QSE Lists QIIB Sukuk as the First Islamic Sukuk in Its History

17-12-2025

Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) announced the listing of Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) Sukuk on the Sukuk and Debt Instruments Market, marking a landmark milestone as the first Islamic Sukuk to be listed in the Exchange's history. This achievement reflects the continued development of Qatar's capital market ecosystem and ongoing efforts to diversify the range of investment instruments available to both local and international investors. The Sukuk issuance amounts to QAR 500 million, offering an annual return of 4.40% with a three-year maturity. The listing represents a significant addition to Qatar's Islamic finance market, contributing to greater market depth and the diversification of Shariah-compliant investment products. The bell-ringing ceremony took place at QSE headquarters, in the presence of H.E. Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar International Islamic Bank; Mr. Abdullah Mohammed Al-Ansari, Chief Executive Officer of QSE; and Dr. Abdulbasit Ahmed Al-Shaibei, Chief Executive Officer of Qatar International Islamic Bank. The listing of QIIB Sukuk represents an important milestone for Qatar's debt capital market, as it expands the Bank's financing options and enables access to a broader investor base. Commenting on the occasion, H.E. Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani, Chairman of QIIB, said: "We are pleased to celebrate the listing of QIIB Sukuk on QSE, a significant milestone in the Bank's journey to strengthen its presence in local and international financial markets. This listing comes at a time when the Qatari economy continues to demonstrate strong performance and an advanced standing that attracts investors from around the world" He added: "The listing of the Bank's Sukuk on QSE provides local and regional investors with access to high-quality financial instruments, enhances liquidity, and contributes to the depth of Qatar's financial market. This step is aligned with QIIB's strategy to diversify its activities and further strengthen its financial position both locally and internationally." H.E. Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani affirmed that Qatar International Islamic Bank has achieved accelerated growth and significant performance improvements in recent years, supported by technological advancement, digital transformation, and its strong credit profile. He noted that the Bank has maintained an `A2' credit rating from Moody's and an `A' rating from Fitch Ratings, both with stable outlooks.