Current Affairs - International - Discussion

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has been launched in Qatar, beginning with Hamad International Airport’s duty-free stores. This makes Qatar the eighth country to accept UPI, facilitating real-time, cashless payments for Indian tourists and reducing dependency on foreign currency or international cards. The rollout is part of a collaboration between NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), Qatar National Bank (QNB), and Japanese payments gateway NETSTARS. By enabling seamless transactions, UPI supports both Indian travelers and local Qatari businesses, promoting digital payment adoption and strengthening India’s international financial footprint while enhancing convenience and security for tourists in high-traffic commercial zones.