Qatari fintech company Dibsy has integrated the country’s national payment card, Himyan, with Apple Pay for e-commerce transactions, marking a significant step forward in Qatar’s digital payment ecosystem.
The announcement, made by Dibsy co-founder Ahmed Mohamed Isse, means merchants using Dibsy’s payment platform can now accept Himyan card payments through Apple Pay across all digital channels—instantly and without additional setup.
The move follows the Qatar Central Bank’s (QCB) recent rollout of Apple Pay support for Himyan cardholders, enabling seamless, secure payments via iPhone and Apple Watch. Himyan, launched by QCB in 2024, is a central pillar of Qatar’s ongoing digital transformation and part of the broader Third Financial Sector Strategy and the Third National Development Strategy (NDS3) 2024–2030.
“Apple Pay is the most-used payment method across our entire platform—chosen first by both merchants and consumers for its speed, security, and ease,” Isse said. “By integrating Himyan with Apple Pay, we’re making advanced digital payments more local, more affordable, and more in line with Qatar’s strategic goals.”
As Qatar’s national payment card, Himyan aims to strengthen the local financial infrastructure, drive down transaction costs, and expand financial inclusion. The card is a key component of QCB’s vision for a more self-reliant and digitally driven economy, reducing the country’s dependence on foreign payment networks.
Isse emphasized the importance of robust digital infrastructure to Qatar’s growing online retail landscape. “E-commerce is a major catalyst for the digital economy. By enabling Himyan on Apple Pay for online shopping, we’re directly supporting the QCB’s goal of a secure, efficient, and digitally empowered financial system,” he said.
The initiative aligns with multiple national frameworks, including the Third Financial Sector Strategy, the NDS3, and Qatar National Vision 2030—all of which emphasize innovation, local capacity building, and a transition to a knowledge-based economy.
Dibsy, a homegrown fintech firm, has been actively expanding its payment solutions to support businesses of all sizes in Qatar. With the integration of Himyan into its Apple Pay system, the company is reinforcing its role as a key enabler of the country’s digital economy.
