New York: Qatar Stock Exchange has concluded a promotional campaign in New York aimed at introducing listed Qatari companies and informing the international investment community about the advantages of investing in the shares of these companies. This promotional campaign was held over two days (Nov. 12 and 13) at the headquarters of Bank of America in New York.
According to Qatar News Agency, the campaign is part of Qatar Stock Exchange’s strategy to expand the investor base, attract more foreign investments, and showcase the strength and potential of capital markets in Qatar. The forum facilitated meetings between fund managers, international investment institutions, and representatives of major Qatari companies listed on the exchange, including QNB, Commercial Bank, Qatar Islamic Bank, and others.
Acting CEO of Qatar Stock Exchange Abdulaziz Nasser Al Emadi emphasized the commitment of the exchange and its listed companies to continuous communication and investment promotion as part of a long-term strateg
y aligned with the third strategy of the financial sector. This initiative aims to elevate Qatar’s markets to a global level.
Al Emadi highlighted that the investment promotion extends beyond stock investors to include fixed income investors and participants in regional and global markets. He stressed the importance of developing market access and infrastructure to enhance investment portfolio efficiency. He also noted Qatar’s ongoing growth and development post-World Cup, driven by the North Field expansion, which will boost production capacity significantly by 2030.
The forum enabled American and international investors to evaluate investment opportunities with leading Qatari companies, reflecting a growing interest among international investment institutions in Qatari capital markets. Foreign institutional investors currently represent 30-40 percent of the average daily trading volume in these markets.
Officials from the Qatar Stock Exchange and participating companies reported successful meetings with
global investment managers, during which they shared insights on the Qatari economy, company operations, and achievements over recent years.
.