Financial services

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At a glance

The financial services sector is one of the major contributors to Qatar’s economy, ranked 2nd after the hydro-carbon industry. This reflects the prominence of the sector in shaping Qatar’s economy as one of the world’s most stable, resilient, and competitive economies. With the continuous economic growth, the demand for financial service grows accordingly, supporting the country’s position as a financial hub in the region.
Home to a world-class climate for business and investment, Qatar offers government-backed incentives, including but not restricted to, zero tax on personal income, tax holidays, and Foreign Direct Investment capital incentives.

$19 billion

Sector contribution to GDP

Approximately 8% of the country's GDP in 2022 came from the financial sector

4

Islamic banks in the country

5th largest Islamic finance assets globally

1st

in the GCC

to introduce a sustainable framework for Sukuk and Bonds

What's happening

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Qatar FinTech Hub

Qatar FinTech Hub (QFTH) is dedicated to offer Qatar’s first ever specialised incubator and accelerator programmes, which target entrepreneurs with innovative and cutting-edge fintech ideas. QFTH complements the country’s efforts to develop a robust and globally competitive fintech ecosystem, aligned with the priorities of Qatar National Vision 2030 and Qatar’s Second Strategic Plan for the Financial Sector. As a steward of the Invest Qatar brand, the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar) partners with international firms to support their long-term success in fintech and other key sectors.

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Qatar Stock Exchange

QSE is the state’s sole operator of securities markets, offering capital raising opportunities to companies and a platform for investors through which they can trade in the Qatari markets. QSE is a pioneer in the region in promoting Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) standards through a transparent, efficient and tax-free platform for investors. QSE now offers equity platforms, both Main Market and Venture Market, ETFs as well as government and corporate bonds and in the near future derivatives.  In the last decade, net foreign portfolio inflows have approximated US$ 15.7 billion.

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Qatar financial services ecosystem

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Qatar Financial Centre
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Qatar Stock Exchange
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Qatar FinTech Hub
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Qatar Financial Markets Authority

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