Qatar Central Bank and Euroclear collaborate on international settlement link
05 October 2026 Belgium, Qatar
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Qatar Central Bank and Euroclear have announced a collaboration to establish a new international settlement link.
The firms say the new link enables Qatari government bonds and sukuk to be cleared by Euroclear, which opens the domestic debt market to a broader global investor base.
International investors will benefit from secure, streamlined access to the domestic market through Euroclear’s infrastructure, while issuers gain access to a broader and more diversified pool of capital, says the firms.
Further, the link enables investors worldwide to access and settle eligible Qatari riyal-denominated conventional government bonds and sukuk through Euroclear’s international central securities depository (CSD).
Euroclear Bank will act as issuer CSD, while Edaa, the Qatar Central Securities Depository, will serve as investor CSD for local investors, and Qatar Central Bank will act as issuer and paying agent.
Speaking on the collaboration, H.E. Sheikh Ahmed bin Khalid bin Ahmed Al Thani, deputy governor of the Qatar Central Bank, says: “By enhancing the infrastructure and mechanisms that support the issuance and trading of government bonds and sukuk, we are creating greater opportunities for investors, encouraging broader participation, and strengthening the foundations for sustainable growth in the financial market.
“These efforts will further reinforce Qatar’s position as an attractive and internationally connected investment destination, as our collaboration with Euroclear is a practical step towards expanding international access to Qatari government debt instruments and strengthening the presence and visibility of the Qatari market among global investors.”
Valérie Urbain, CEO of Euroclear, adds: “By making Qatari government bonds and sukuk Euroclearable, we are helping to simplify market access, enhance liquidity, and strengthen Qatar’s appeal to global investors.
“This collaboration builds on our long-standing partnerships across the Middle East and reflects our commitment to supporting the development of resilient, efficient, and globally connected capital markets.”
The firms say the new link enables Qatari government bonds and sukuk to be cleared by Euroclear, which opens the domestic debt market to a broader global investor base.
International investors will benefit from secure, streamlined access to the domestic market through Euroclear’s infrastructure, while issuers gain access to a broader and more diversified pool of capital, says the firms.
Further, the link enables investors worldwide to access and settle eligible Qatari riyal-denominated conventional government bonds and sukuk through Euroclear’s international central securities depository (CSD).
Euroclear Bank will act as issuer CSD, while Edaa, the Qatar Central Securities Depository, will serve as investor CSD for local investors, and Qatar Central Bank will act as issuer and paying agent.
Speaking on the collaboration, H.E. Sheikh Ahmed bin Khalid bin Ahmed Al Thani, deputy governor of the Qatar Central Bank, says: “By enhancing the infrastructure and mechanisms that support the issuance and trading of government bonds and sukuk, we are creating greater opportunities for investors, encouraging broader participation, and strengthening the foundations for sustainable growth in the financial market.
“These efforts will further reinforce Qatar’s position as an attractive and internationally connected investment destination, as our collaboration with Euroclear is a practical step towards expanding international access to Qatari government debt instruments and strengthening the presence and visibility of the Qatari market among global investors.”
Valérie Urbain, CEO of Euroclear, adds: “By making Qatari government bonds and sukuk Euroclearable, we are helping to simplify market access, enhance liquidity, and strengthen Qatar’s appeal to global investors.
“This collaboration builds on our long-standing partnerships across the Middle East and reflects our commitment to supporting the development of resilient, efficient, and globally connected capital markets.”
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