Qatar Stock Exchange had an exceptional trading session today to mark the introduction of the MSCI Qatar Index into the MSCI Emerging Markets index. Total volume traded reached QR 4,583,738,718.83 shattering the previous record volume of QR 2.351bn on June 9th, 2008 while the QE Index finished on an all-time closing high of 13,694.19. Other significant milestones established today include daily trades (22,170) and orders (44,951).
Commenting on the historic day, Mr Rashid bin Ali Al-Mansoori, QSE CEO, hailed "a memorable day for the State of Qatar, the Qatar Stock Exchange and all market participants, and also the beginning of a new era for our marketplace".
Mr. Al-Mansoori also noted that the Exchange and market participants trading platforms and systems functioned perfectly and efficiently throughout a very busy trading session as they were capable of dealing with this jump in trading volumes. He also noted that the QSE website effectively reflected the large volume of trading operations and the changes in the prices of stocks and indices.
Mr Al Mansoori also extended sincere thanks and gratitude to H.H the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for his wise vision and prudent guidance leading the QSE to achieve its goals and occupy an advanced status among the world stock markets.
He also expressed thanks to the Board of Qatar Stock Exchange and all people and government entities involved for their hard work, efforts and support.