CEO of QFMA Dr. Tamy bin Ahmed Al-Binali and CEO of QSE Abdulla Mohammed Al Ansari during a panel discussion held at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Doha, Qatar: Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), Dr. Tamy bin Ahmed Al-Binali and Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), Abdulla Mohammed Al Ansari participated in a panel discussion held during the World Economic Forum “Davos 2026,” currently taking place in Davos, Switzerland, under the theme “The Spirit of Dialogue,” and running until 23 January 2026.
The panel discussion was held under the title “Unlocking opportunities in Qatar’s Evolving Capital Markets.”
In his remarks, Dr. Tamy bin Ahmed Al-Binali reaffirmed the QFMA’s commitment to strengthening sound governance, transparency, and accountability, emphasizing the QFMA’s role in supporting a stable and secure capital market in the State of Qatar that enhances investor confidence.
He explained that the QFMA continues to implement its strategy derived from the Third Financial Sector Strategy, which is aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the State’s Third National Development Strategy. This is being achieved through building an integrated, innovative, and attractive capital market ecosystem; expanding the range of products and services; enhancing market efficiency through a sustainable operating model that supports long-term growth; enabling cross-border capital flows; developing digital financial-market infrastructure; integrating sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards; and building a more informed and responsible investor base.
Dr. Tami Al-Binali highlighted the close cooperation between the QFMA and the QSE, noting that this collaboration represents an integrated model that contributes to enhancing market liquidity and stimulating new listings, while ensuring that growth is underpinned by clear regulatory frameworks, effective disclosure, and the highest standards of investor protection.
He stressed that the participation of both the QFMA and QSE in this year’s Davos Forum reflects the State of Qatar’s commitment to continuing the development of its financial markets in line with global best practices, and to strengthening its role as a transparent and efficient regional financial center capable of attracting long-term investments.
For his part, Abdulla Mohammed Al Ansari, Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Stock Exchange, emphasized that QSE is playing a central role in advancing Qatar’s economic diversification and strengthening the competitiveness of its capital market. He noted that the Exchange is undergoing a comprehensive transformation that focuses on enhancing market liquidity, improving investor access, expanding investment products – including debt instruments and ESG aligned offerings – and upgrading digital market infrastructure.
Al-Ansari explained that QSE’s participation in Davos reflects its commitment to broadening the investor base, deepening international connectivity, improving market efficiency, enhancing regional and global cooperation, and showcasing the growing investment opportunities available in Qatar’s capital market.
He added: “Qatar Stock Exchange continues to advance initiatives that deepen liquidity, expand the product diversity, integrate sustainability and ESG standards. These efforts support the objectives of the Third Financial Sector Strategy and position Qatar’s capital market as a transparent, resilient, and investor-friendly environment capable of attracting long-term global capital.”
