Qatar Stock Exchange Corporate Governance
QSEبورصة قطر
Qatar · QAR · Regulated by Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA)
Governance Framework
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
Top Governed Companies
Highest governance scores on Qatar Stock Exchange
MRDS
QNNS
MCGS
DBIS
QFBQ
QEWS
QISI
QNCD
QAMC
QIMDWeakest Governance
Lowest governance scores on Qatar Stock Exchange — areas for improvement
MFMS
QFLS
ZHCD
QIGD
BLDN
DUBK
BEMA
QGTS
QLMI
MEZACross-Exchange Comparison
How Qatar Stock Exchange compares to the GCC-wide average governance score
Qatar Stock Exchange scores 1.5 points below the GCC-wide average.
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.