QFCRA participates in 48th IOSCO meeting in Bangkok
The Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) participated, in conjunction with the Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), in the 48th International Organization of Securities Commission (IOSCO) Annual Meeting, which took place from June 13 to June 15 in Bangkok, Thailand under the organisation of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Thailand. The QFCRA’s delegation […]
QFMA’s new norms to facilitate opening investors’ accounts
Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) Board of Directors approved making payments for trading securities on the Qatar Stock Exchange from the investor’s bank account in the State of Qatar or in the country of residence, according to a new amendment to the rules of combating money laundering and terrorist financing. In a statement, QFMA […]
QIA allocates QR1 billion to the market-making initiative at QSE
Following the successful launch and initial implementation of QIA’s market making initiative in September 2022, Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has announced the establishment of a permanent market-making programme at the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE). In 2022, QSE saw the largest foreign investment flows in its history. On the back of this success, QIA is committing […]
Under patronage of Amir, 3rd edition of Qatar Economic Forum to kick off on Tuesday
Under the high patronage of His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the third ‘Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg’ will convene more than 1,000 global business leaders at The Katara Towers: Fairmont & Raffles Hotels from May 23-25. Through a series of keynote interviews, panel discussions, and […]
GWC energy services to change the region’s energy sector
Thanks to its geographical position and natural resources, Qatar is a critical player in the global energy market – and while the country grows and diversifies its economy, energy logistics will remain an essential component of its ongoing success. GWC Group is firmly established as the leading logistics and supply chain solutions provider in […]
Barwa signs QR3 billion financing deal with QIB
Barwa Real Estate Group has announced signing a new financing agreement for the amount of QR3 billion with Qatar Islamic Bank. The purpose of the new facility is to refinance a part of the Group’s facilities. The term of the new financing is up to 10 years which will support the cash flow of […]
Qatar to remain one of the largest LNG exporters globally, says S&P
Qatar is expected to remain one of the largest exporters of LNG globally, S&P Global Ratings has said in a report published recently. The report said, “Between 2025 and 2027, Qatar plans to increase Qatar’s LNG production capacity 64 percent, to 126 million tonnes per year from 77 million. The strategic pivot away from […]
Hong Kong beckons investors in Qatar
Business delegation from Hong Kong holds meeting with Qatar Chamber to bolster trade ties Qatar Chamber First Vice-Chairman Mohamed bin Twar Al Kuwari said that Qatari business sectors are interested in learning about the investment opportunities available in Hong Kong, stressing the Chamber’s concern to bolster cooperation relations between Qatari companies and their counterparts from […]
MoCI hails car dealers’ obligations to deliver 4,000 new vehicles to consumers
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has hailed car dealers and suppliers’ adherence to the circular the ministry has issued regarding their obligations to consumers when purchasing or reserving vehicles, confirming the delivery of a roughly 4,000 new vehicles to consumers. In a statement on Tuesday, the MoCI indicated that such an adherence comes […]
QatarEnergy, partners enter Suriname offshore exploration
QatarEnergy has entered into two Production Sharing Contracts for Blocks 6 & 8 offshore of the Republic of Suriname, following successful bids, as previously announced in June 2021. Pursuant to the agreements, QatarEnergy will own a 20 percent working interest in both blocks, where licensing of the new 3D seismic and associated exploration activities […]