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DOHA: Qatar Fuel Company (WOQOD) announced that based on the Board of Directors’ decision issued on 16/11/2025, and the approved Timetable of Nomination and Election Processes, effective from 12 noon, Thursday, January 8, 2026, the nomination door has closed. In this regard, Saad Rashid Al Mohannadi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, stated that Nomination Committee will consider the applications received in the light of the terms and conditions, and then submit them along with the appropriate recommendations to the Board of Directors in its meeting scheduled to be held on 21/01/2026 to issue the appropriate resolutions. ‏

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Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed the current week up 1.920 percent, adding 206.820 points to its tally, to stand at 10,969 points compared to last week’s closing. Data issued by the QSE indicated that the real estate sector achieved the highest gains at 3.28 percent, followed by the financial sector at 2.48 percent, while the average liquidity reached QR402m. In this context, financial market analyst Youssef Buhulaiqa told Qatar News Agency (QNA) that the QSE index showed a positive trend at the beginning of 2026, as the general trend is approaching the 11,000 point levels, supported by technical rebounds aimed at attracting new liquidity, whether from local funds or from market makers. The financial market analyst considered these movements to be part of a well-known market pattern based on redistributing liquidity and building gradual positions according to carefully considered price levels. He said that this period of the year often witnesses some fluctuation, during which liquidity is rotated and some positions are temporarily exited, in preparation for repositioning at more attractive levels. This behaviour does not reflect weakness in the market as much as it reflects professional liquidity management, aimed at creating a solid price base before any new surge. Buhulaiqa said that in general, the overall picture remains positive, as the importance of reading the movement of liquidity and its timing increases. He added that ultimately, the current fluctuation may be part of a healthy cycle that paves the way for a clearer and more sustainable movement in the coming period. Bouhlaiqa pointed out that with the start of the first month of 2026, investors are facing a stage that has its own unique characteristics, especially in light of the return of liquidity and the increase in turnover rates.

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DOHA: The real estate market in Qatar is witnessing remarkable growth with increased sales transactions and continued strong performance in the sector. The number of sale transaction activity during the first nine months of 2025 remained consistently higher than the same period in 2024. It increased by approximately 1,246 transactions (around 37 percent) reflecting continued strength in the market demand, according to data by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat). The year-on-year increase was observed across most months, indicating that the improvement is broad-based rather than driven by isolated peaks. The mid-year performance in last year showed particularly strong momentum, supporting a sustained upward trajectory in overall transaction volume. In last year the real estate sale transactions in January totalled 551 compared to 442 in January 2024, February 521 versus 383 in the same month in 2024. While March witnessed 338 sale transactions, April 464, May 698, June 488, July 527, August 465, and September 581 transactions. The highest number of real estate sale transactions were seen in the month of May which reached 698 and the lowest was in March totalling 338 transactions. The second Qatar Real Estate Forum held in October last year under the theme ‘Aqarat’s Future focused on enhancing transparency, digitising processes and aligning with global best practices to bolster investor confidence and streamline real estate transactions. It served as a unique platform for industry stakeholders to discuss challenges and exchange ideas within the real estate sector while facilitating partnerships between public and private entities and major international corporations. Last year also saw the Real Estate Regulatory Authority announce the launch of the inaugural edition of the Qatar Real Estate Award 2025. This prestigious national award has been established to recognise exceptional achievements, celebrate visionary projects, and foster an environment of innovation within Qatar’s real estate sector. As a cornerstone of the Authority’s strategy, the award aims to stimulate healthy competition, drive sustainable growth, and elevate industry standards in alignment with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. Recently, a delegation from the Real Estate Regulatory Authority participated in Qatar Pavilion at LPS Shanghai 2025, showcasing the Authority’s new digital ecosystem and AI-powered services, highlighting their role in enhancing market efficiency and promoting greater transparency. This participation underscores Aqarat’s commitment to developing a reliable investment environment and empowering investors through unified digital services that support informed decision-making and reflect the strength of Qatar’s real estate sector.