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Qatar News Agency reported that the Qatar Stock Exchange general index increased by 13.60 points, or 0.14 percent, at the start of trading on July 29, 2026. The index reached 10,036 points during the opening minutes. This rise was supported by positive performance across four sectors that helped offset weakness in other areas of the market.
Gains were recorded in transportation, which climbed 0.72 percent, as well as industrials at 0.25 percent, consumer goods and services with 0.20 percent and banks plus financial services up 0.19 percent, according to the QNA update. In the opposite direction, telecoms dropped 1.29 percent while real estate and insurance saw more modest declines of 0.41 percent and 0.08 percent respectively. The mixed sectoral picture underscored varying pressures within the Qatari equities market at that time.
Qatar Stock Exchange figures place the current market capitalization at roughly 601 billion Qatari riyals. The number of listed companies rose to 55 after a new addition earlier in the year, a QSE assessment indicated. The exchange continues to broaden its offerings with fixed income instruments and other products.
Listed firms delivered combined net profits of QR12.76 billion during the first quarter of 2026. This result came despite varied economic signals across sectors, according to a Qatar Tribune report. Banking and energy companies accounted for significant portions of the total.
By approximately 10:00 a.m., the exchange had seen 3,688 transactions. These involved 22.287 million shares valued at QR40.264 million in total. The activity level indicated sustained investor engagement at the opening, QNA stated.
A QSE leadership interview published by the World Federation of Exchanges outlined the bourse’s shift toward a diversified multi-asset platform throughout 2026. Liquidity improvements and infrastructure enhancements formed central elements of the strategy. Development of ETFs alongside Sukuk remained ongoing priorities for market growth.
