Qatar Exchange | Qatar Stock Exchange Welcomes the Launch of the First Public Debt Auction under Qatar Central Bank’s Initiative

Doha, Qatar Qatar Stock Exchange welcomes the successful launch of the first auction under the Primary Dealer Framework, where Qatar Central Bank issued government bonds and sukuk. The total issuance amounted to QAR 15.425 billion, fully allocated across four tranches of securities: two tranches with a two-year tenor (tap issuance) and two tranches with a five-year tenor (new issuance) for both bonds and sukuk. The auction witnessed strong demand that exceeded the offered amount, reflecting strong investor confidence and the high demand for local currency-denominated financial instruments.This initiative represents an important milestone in the development of Qatar’s financial markets and serves as a key pillar of the Third Financial Sector Strategy. The auction was executed on 24 August 2025.QSE commended QCB for launching the second phase of the Primary Dealer Framework, highlighting it as a step that reflects the strong integration between market infrastructure and the Exchange’s role as the national platform for advancing economic diversification and broadening the base of investment products.The initiative is also aligned with QSE’s strategic mission to provide a comprehensive platform that encompasses a wide range of investment instruments—including equities, treasury bills, sukuk, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs)—thus serving as a cornerstone for economic diversification and investment attraction, in line with Qatar’s national objectives for a sustainable and diversified economy.