Doha Bank Leads the Sustainable Finance Scene in Qatar Following the Successful Listing of the First Sustainable Bonds on the Qatar Stock Exchange
In an unprecedented milestone for Qatar’s financial market, Doha Bank announced the successful listing of the first sustainable bond on the Qatar Stock Exchange. The bond value is QAR 500 million, with three-year maturity, and a fixed annual return rate of 4.50%, following the completion of all technical, regulatory, and administrative requirements for listing.
On this occasion, the Group CEO of Doha Bank, Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Fahad bin Faisal Al Thani, stated:
“Doha Bank remains committed to embedding sustainability principles and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards across all aspects of its operations. The listing of the first sustainable bonds on the Qatar Stock Exchange reinforces our position as a leading banking institution in Qatar and the region, trusted by investors. It also reflects our ongoing success in diversifying and strengthening our funding portfolio to achieve the Bank’s strategic objectives. This issuance aligns with the Qatar Central Bank’s Third Financial Sector Strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030.”
The GCEO added: “I would like to seize this opportunity to express my gratitude to the guidance, collaboration and continuous support by the Qatar Central Bank, Qatar Financial Markets Authority, Edaa, and Qatar Stock Exchange.”
In turn, Mr. Abdullah Mohammed Al-Ansari, Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Stock Exchange, stated: “The listing of the first sustainable bond in the history of Qatar Stock Exchange represents a significant milestone in the development of Qatar’s capital market. It aligns with the Third Financial Sector Strategy and supports its core pillars, namely the development of capital markets and the strengthening of the banking sector. This milestone enhances integration across the financial ecosystem and enables the market to accommodate advanced financing instruments in line with global best practices.”
He added that the listing strengthens market liquidity and underscores the integration of sustainability standards as a key cross-cutting theme of the Third Financial Sector Strategy. He noted that the initiative meets the expectations of investors seeking opportunities that combine financial returns with sustainable impact, while reinforcing Qatar Stock Exchange’s role as an effective platform for advancing national development objectives and supporting long-term, sustainable economic growth.
The robust demand and diversified distribution are a testament to the trust Doha Bank enjoys among local investors, alongside the continued interest of international investors, in its credit profile and capital markets strategy. This step also reflects the Bank’s contribution to deepening Qatar’s capital market ecosystem and keeping pace with global trends toward sustainable finance. This issuance provides transparent and regulated investment instruments that address the needs of local investors, while reinforcing market depth and highlighting the Bank’s role in positioning Qatar as a leading regional hub for sustainable finance.
It is worth noting that the QAR-denominated bond, issued on December 30, 2025, under Regulation S, forms part of Doha Bank’s USD 3 billion Euro Medium Term Note Program and is aligned with the Bank’s approved Sustainable Finance Framework.
The successful execution of the transaction, despite a tight year-end issuance window, reflects favorable market access and effective timing. It also represents another significant episode in Doha Bank’s strong 2025 capital markets track record, which included multiple international and innovative transactions: two USD bond issuances (the first in February 2025, followed by subsequent taps), and a digital native notes issuance. These achievements underscore the Bank’s consistent ability to execute complex transactions, maintain investor confidence and strengthen its funding and capital markets strategy.