Positive Momentum Boosts Qatar Market Gains as Banks and Telecom Lead with Improved Liquidity

Qatar Stock Exchange rose 0.6%, led by banks and telecoms, with improved liquidity and a 4.34% YTD gain, signaling positive momentum.

EcoPulse24 News Desk By EcoPulse24 News Desk Published: 1/13/2026, 18:33:54 UTC Updated: 1/14/2026, 03:35:02 UTC
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Positive Momentum Boosts Qatar Market Gains as Banks and Telecom Lead with Improved Liquidity
Positive Momentum Boosts Qatar Market Gains as Banks and Telecom Lead with Improved Liquidity

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The Qatar Stock Exchange ended today's session on a positive trajectory, maintaining its upward path driven by noticeable activity in blue-chip stocks, especially within the banking and telecommunications sectors. The main index closed at 11,229.22 points, gaining 66.68 points or 0.60% from the previous session.

Compared to the January 12, 2026 session, when the index closed at 11,162.54 points with a 0.67% gain, the positive momentum has continued as prices hold at higher levels. Year-to-date, the index has risen by 4.34%, up from 3.72% in the previous session, signaling a gradual improvement in market direction.

Market Trading Summary

Item Current Day Previous Day
Number of Trades 32,913 43,670
Volume Traded 135,938,804 110,327,067
Value Traded (QAR) 497,308,760.208 397,970,773.635
Market Capitalization 671.72 billion 667.90 billion
Advancing Stocks 34 -
Declining Stocks 17 -
Unchanged Stocks 3 -

Most Active Stocks (by Value)

Symbol Company Current Price Change % Change Volume Value
QNBK QNB 20.00 +0.20 1.01% 3,908,341 78,036,841.63
QIBK QIB 25.25 +0.45 1.81% 2,130,401 53,465,160.04
ORDS Ooredoo 13.37 +0.07 0.53% 3,206,829 42,821,928.81
GISS Gulf International 2.715 +0.058 2.18% 13,701,136 36,779,873.252

Top Gainers

Symbol Company Previous Close Close % Change
MHAR Al Mehar 2.228 2.324 4.31%
DOHI Doha Group 2.678 2.745 2.50%
MCGS Medicare 6.640 6.800 2.41%
QIIK International Islamic 11.52 11.78 2.26%
GISS Gulf International 2.657 2.715 2.18%

Stocks Supporting Momentum

Symbol Company Price % Change
QIBK QIB 25.25 1.81%
QATR Al Rayan Fund 2.340 1.65%
QGTS Qatar Gas Transport 4.810 1.48%
SIIS Salam International 0.779 1.43%

Financial Analysis
Today's performance in the Qatar market reflects sustained improvement in sentiment, underpinned by liquidity and a broadening rally, with activity concentrated in heavyweight banking stocks, notably QNB and QIB. The rise in market capitalization signals selective inflows, while the drop in trade numbers compared to the previous session indicates a greater focus on blue chips rather than broad speculative trading. The market outlook remains positive as long as the index holds current levels and liquidity continues to support major sectors.

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Editorial Note
Edited & Reviewed by the Ecopulse Editorial Board 1/14/2026, 03:35:02 UTC
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