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Qatar Stock Exchange Corporate Governance

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بورصة قطر

Qatar · QAR · Regulated by Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA)

Governance Framework

Code: QFMA Corporate Governance Code (2009, revised 2016)
Regulator: Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA)

Key Requirements

  • Majority Qatari nationals on the board
  • Independent directors required
  • Audit committee with at least one financial expert
  • Annual governance report submission
  • Internal control and risk management framework mandatory

Companies Scored

55/55

Avg Governance Score

28.9/100

Avg Board Independence

37.5%

Avg Board Size

10.1

Governance Grade Distribution

D (17)
F (38)
A: 0 (0%)B: 0 (0%)C: 0 (0%)D: 17 (31%)F: 38 (69%)

Cross-Exchange Comparison

How Qatar Stock Exchange compares to the GCC-wide average governance score

QSE Average
28.9
GCC-Wide Average
30.3

Qatar Stock Exchange scores 1.5 points below the GCC-wide average.

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Our model generates scores and ratings using fully disclosed methodologies based on available data. These are quantitative analytical tools — not recommendations. They may not capture all relevant factors, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Users should review the methodology, assess the inputs, and exercise independent judgement.

Sources: QFMA Corporate Governance Code (2009, revised 2016), SouqData governance scoring engine, Director appointment records. Full data sources.