The Qatar Stock Exchange is the principal

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. QSE is a full member of the

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and was recently upgraded by the

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and the

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History

Established in 1995, the

Doha Securities Market The Qatar Stock Exchange is the principal stock market of Qatar. QSE is a full member of the World Federation of Exchanges and was recently upgraded by the MSCI and the S&P Dow Jones Indices. History Established in 1995, the Doha Securities Ma ...

(DSM) officially started operations in 1997. Since then, the exchange has grown to become one of the leading stock markets in the GCC region. In June 2009, Qatar Holding, the strategic and direct investment arm of

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(QIA), and

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, the world’s leading exchange group, signed an agreement to form a major strategic partnership to establish the Exchange as a world-class financial market. The DSM was renamed the Qatar Stock Exchange on the conclusion of the deal. The primary aim of the Qatar Stock Exchange is to support Qatar’s economy by providing a venue for capital raising for Qatari companies as part of their corporate strategy and giving investors a platform through which they can trade a variety of products in a transparent and efficient manner. The Qatar Stock Exchange also provides the public with access to market information and ensures correct disclosure of information.

Listed companies

References

External links

Qatar Stock Exchange - Official Website
{{Authority control NYSE Euronext Financial services companies established in 1997 Financial services companies of Qatar Organisations based in Doha Stock exchanges in the Middle East Qatari companies established in 1997