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Qatar

In Qatar, the State’s surpluses are invested by the Qatar Investment Authority, which describes itself as the wealth manager for the State. The Qatar Financial Centre in Doha has its own legal and regulatory environment for the firms registered there, alongside the markets regulated by the Qatar Financial Markets Authority.

Sovereign and state investors

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA)

Established in 2005 by Amiri Decision No. 22 of 2005, which Amiri Decision No. 34 of 2023 replaced when it reorganised QIA. QIA describes itself as the wealth manager for the State of Qatar, investing the State’s surpluses with a three-part mandate: to create long-term value for the State and future generations, to support the development of a competitive Qatari economy, and to stabilise the local economy as necessary.

QIA’s approach

QIA states that it invests globally with diversification across markets, asset classes, sectors and geographies, working with institutions worldwide, and that it provides liquidity when needed to stabilise the local economy.

QIA Fund of Funds programme

A programme that invests in venture capital funds, launched in 2024 with USD 1 billion. On 1 February 2026 QIA added USD 2 billion, bringing total commitments to USD 3 billion, and stated that the programme supports 12 regional and international fund managers in Qatar.

Qatar Central Bank (QCB)

Manages and invests its own funds and reserves through its Reserve Department, under an investment policy set by an Investment Committee chaired by the Governor. QCB reported international reserves and foreign currency liquidity of QAR 262.279 billion at the end of September 2026.

Family offices and private wealth

Single family offices can be set up in the Qatar Financial Centre under the QFC Single Family Office Regulations. They are registered with the QFC Company Registration Office, and there is no minimum capital requirement.

Institutional investors

General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority (Daman)

Qatar’s social insurance body, which in November 2025 launched a new corporate identity and strategy under the name “Daman”.

Financial centres and regulators

Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA)

Established under Law No. 33 of 2005 to regulate and supervise Qatar’s financial markets, and chaired by the Governor of Qatar Central Bank. In November 2025 it issued new Offering and Listing, and Mergers and Acquisitions Rules (Board Decision No. 8 of 2025).

Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)

Established under Law No. 7 of 2005, an onshore business and financial centre in Doha with its own legal, regulatory, tax and business environment based on common law. It reported more than 4,700 registered firms at the end of June 2026.

QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA)

The independent regulator that authorises and regulates firms and individuals conducting financial services in or from the QFC.

Qatar Stock Exchange

The licensed securities exchange, established in 1995 as the Doha Securities Market.

Qatar Central Securities Depository

The sole depository licensed by the QFMA.

National agenda

Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy (2024–2030) is the final stage on the path to Qatar National Vision 2030. It aims for average annual growth of 4% to 2030, for the private sector to lead economic growth, and for Qatar to be among the world’s top 10 destinations for investors and companies.

Sharia-compliant finance

According to the Islamic Financial Services Board, Islamic banking accounted for 28.1% of total banking assets in Qatar in the third quarter of 2025.

Working week and time zone

Working week
Sunday to Thursday, the trading days of the Qatar Stock Exchange, except on official holidays.
Time zone
UTC+3 (Arabia Standard Time), Doha; no daylight saving time.

Preparing a raise in Qatar

The Qatar Stock Exchange trades Sunday to Thursday on UTC+3. A process that also involves the UAE or Europe therefore has Monday to Thursday as its shared working window.

Qatar has two regulatory perimeters: the markets regulated by the QFMA, and the Qatar Financial Centre, where the QFCRA authorises firms conducting financial services. Which applies to a raise, and how it may be presented, is a question for legal counsel before materials are circulated.

Artane Partners has no affiliation with, and is not endorsed by, any institution named on this page.

Sources

Each figure is given as its source published it, with the date stated on this page. All sources were accessed on 23 October 2026.

Considering a raise into Gulf capital?

Artane Partners has senior coverage across Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha and Kuwait City.

If you are preparing a raise and would like to discuss Qatar, we would be glad to hear from you.

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