DOHA, Qatar: Qatar Airways and QNB Group have entered into a strategic global payments partnership to combine the international reach of the airline with the banking group’s payment processing capabilities, supporting secure and seamless transactions across the airline’s global sales network.
The collaboration will integrate QNB’s payment acceptance expertise with Qatar Airways’ digital sales channels, enhancing transaction efficiency and the customer payment experience across international markets.
Qatar Airways and QNB Group Strengthen Digital Payments
The partnership agreement was signed by Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Hamad Al-Khater and QNB Group Chief Executive Officer Abdulla Mubarak Al Khalifa, in the presence of senior representatives from both organisations.
The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to innovation, resilience and the continued development of Qatar’s digital payments ecosystem. It also highlights how leading Qatari institutions can combine complementary capabilities to support secure, scalable and globally connected commerce.
With both organisations operating across international markets, the partnership is expected to support cross-border commerce and strengthen digital transaction infrastructure across Qatar Airways’ global sales network.
QNB to Process Qatar Airways’ E-Commerce Payments
Under the agreement, QNB Group will process digital payments for Qatar Airways’ e-commerce transactions. Both organisations will work together to improve transaction visibility, operational efficiency and the overall payment experience across the airline’s digital sales channels.
The arrangement combines Qatar Airways’ global customer reach and digital commerce platform with QNB Group’s payment processing capabilities and expertise, supporting the airline’s ongoing digital transformation.
Qatar Airways Highlights Digital Transformation Priorities
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Hamad Al-Khater said,
“As the aviation industry continues to evolve, Qatar Airways remains focused on building the digital capabilities required to support a modern, agile and globally connected business. Our partnership with QNB Group represents an important step in that journey, enabling us to further enhance the technology and financial infrastructure that underpins our operations. By combining our respective strengths, we are advancing our digital transformation agenda, increasing efficiency across our ecosystem and reinforcing our position as one of the world’s leading digitally enabled airlines.”
QNB Group Expands Its Global Payments Capabilities
QNB Group Chief Executive Officer Abdulla Mubarak Al Khalifa said,
“This partnership reflects QNB’s continued focus on building globally connected financial capabilities rooted in Qatar. By combining QNB Group’s payments expertise with Qatar Airways’ international reach, we are strengthening the infrastructure required to support secure, scalable and seamless digital commerce, while contributing to the continued evolution of Qatar’s digital economy.
It further reinforces QNB’s position as a leading payments innovator with a growing international footprint and the capabilities to support commerce across global markets. The Group continues to invest in next-generation acquiring capabilities, e-commerce infrastructure, payment technologies and advanced payment security frameworks. The collaboration creates a powerful platform capable of supporting growing digital transaction volumes while delivering a secure, reliable, and frictionless payment experience for customers worldwide.”
Partnership to Explore Future Digital Commerce Opportunities
Beyond payment processing, the partnership establishes a framework for continued collaboration across digital commerce, customer experience, emerging technologies and evolving payment solutions.
Both organisations will explore opportunities that support their shared international ambitions while responding to the changing needs of travellers and the growing demand for secure, efficient digital transactions.
