Qatar 28 February 2026

Qatar Stock Exchange Last Week: Late Rally Fails to Stop 3.2% Drop

Qatar’s stock index dropped 3.22% for the week ended March 5, erasing QR21.73 billion in market value as 48 of 54 stocks fell. The selloff followed Qatar’s force majeure declaration on gas exports, with transport and industrial shares hit hardest. Some firms, including Mesaieed Petrochemical and Qatar Aluminum Manufacturing, announced operational cuts after QatarEnergy halted output. Dubai’s index lost 9% for the week.

March 7, 2026

Finance·News·Qatar·Stock Market

Why Qatar stocks fell last week — and what could move the Qatar Stock Exchange on Monday

Qatar’s QE Index closed Thursday at 11,055.20, down 1.91% for the week and 2.26% for February, with real estate stocks leading losses. Barwa Real Estate accounted for 37% of turnover in the final session. The exchange will close Sunday, March 1, for a bank holiday, reopening Monday. Qatar Islamic Bank issued a $750 million, five-year sukuk at 4.402%.

February 28, 2026

Spain's Property Market Boosted by Hongkongers Leaving UK and Canada
May 30, 2026, 10:04 PM EDT. Spain's property market is gaining momentum as Hong Kong families in the UK and Canada seek alternatives amid immigration and cost-of-living challenges. The Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV), allowing non-EU residents with sufficient passive income or savings to live in Spain without working, has become a top choice. This visa offers permanent residency after five years and citizenship after a decade, with financial requirements around €2,500 monthly income or €30,000 in savings. The shift follows Spain's cancellation of its 'golden visa' scheme, which demanded substantial real estate investment. Experts note a changing perception as language barriers lessen and Spain emerges as a viable relocation destination for Hongkongers.