Investing in Qatar
Exchange(s), regular trading hours, the securities regulator, and the local gold-buying convention — sourced and dated. No live quotes, no index levels, no recommendations.
Markets
Currency: QAR · Region: Gulf / GCC
Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE)
MIC: DSMD · Currency: QAR · Timezone: Asia/Qatar
| Days | Regular hours (local time) |
|---|---|
| Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 09:30–13:00 |
Source: https://www.qe.com.qa/ · checked 2026-09-26. Regular session hours; public holidays not modelled.
Main index
- QE Index (QE Index) — Qatar Stock Exchange (source)
See live open/closed status for this and other exchanges on Market hours.
Regulator
Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) — https://www.qfma.org.qa/
Gold & silver convention
Typical local unit(s): Gram (g). Typical purity: 24K / .999+ (fine), 22K, 21K, 18K.
Retail gold jewellery in Qatar is priced and sold per gram, with 21K and 22K the most common purities alongside 24K and 18K. (Source: Qatar Gold Price)
Use the gold and silver reference pages to convert between units and price a given weight/purity — they support every unit and purity listed above.
Good to know
- The Qatar Stock Exchange also operates a separate Venture Market for smaller companies with its own trading session (9:00am pre-open, 9:30am–1:15pm), distinct from the main market. (Source: Qatar Stock Exchange)
- The QFMA is the principal regulator overseeing Qatar's financial markets, complementing the Qatar Central Bank's oversight of banking. (Source: QFMA)
fin·calc tools for Qatar
Frequently Asked Questions
What stock exchange does Qatar have?
Qatar Stock Exchange
Who regulates investing in Qatar?
Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA)