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Qatar’s residential real estate market remained stable in Q2 2026, while sales volumes rose 23.6% quarter-on-quarter and 15.8% year-on-year, according to ValuStrat. Median transaction values reached around QR3 million, while residential yields held steady at 5.6%, with apartments continuing to outperform villas.
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The UAE and Saudi Arabia led MENA’s outbound investment in H1 2026, completing 119 deals worth $25.5 billion, according to EY. Overall, the region recorded 390 M&A deals worth $46.7 billion, while the UAE remained the top destination for inbound investment.
Qatar National Bank (QNB) is seeking to raise a $2 billion five-year senior unsecured term loan in the Asian market, according to LSEG’s Loan Connector. The facility, priced at 75 basis points over compounded SOFR, will refinance a $2 billion loan completed in 2023, with signing expected in September.
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