Qatar's QIA Launches $275M Fund to Boost Stock Market Liquidity
The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the country's sovereign wealth fund, has officially launched a QAR 1 billion (approx. $275 million USD) "Market Making Program" designed to boost liquidity and attract further investment into the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE). This move is a major step in strengthening the nation's financial ecosystem.
By the Numbers
QAR 1 Billion: Total value of the new Market Making Program (approx. $275 million).
June 24, 2025: The official launch date of the program.
A Strategic Move to Deepen Capital Markets
The new fund will focus its investments primarily on publicly listed companies trading on the Qatar Stock Exchange. The program, which officially launched on June 24, 2025, is a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the depth and liquidity of the Qatari market. By increasing trading volumes and improving price discovery, the fund seeks to make the QSE more attractive to both local and international portfolio investors.
Leadership on Strengthening Qatar's Financial Hub Status
This initiative is a core part of Qatar's strategy to bolster its standing as a key financial hub. H.E. Mansoor Ebrahim Al-Mahmoud, CEO of the QIA, stated, "The launch of the QAR 1 billion Market Making Program is a key step to enhance the liquidity of the Qatar Stock Exchange... QIA is committed to deepening Qatar's capital markets, which will help to attract more foreign investment and support Qatar's National Vision 2030."
Aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030
The program directly supports the goals of the Third Financial Sector Strategy, a key component of the broader Qatar National Vision 2030. This national vision aims to reduce reliance on hydrocarbon revenues by building a stronger, more diversified economy with a robust and globally competitive financial sector.
About the Key Institutions
The program is sponsored by the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar and a major global investment powerhouse. The QIA has appointed QNB Financial Services (QNBFS), a subsidiary of Qatar National Bank and a leading regional financial services firm, to manage the program.
Looking Ahead
The launch of this QAR 1 billion fund is a critical step in Qatar's long-term strategy to enhance its stock market's global appeal. Its performance will be closely watched as an indicator of the effectiveness of liquidity-boosting initiatives. The program is expected to contribute positively to market stability and encourage further foreign institutional investment into Qatar, paving the way for a more dynamic capital market.
Source: Arabian Gulf Business Insight