Ahlibank Welcomes ICBC Delegation Following Milestone Corporate Bond Listing on QSE

Ahlibank recently hosted a high-level delegation from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Doha (QFC) Branch, led by general manager, Wang Weichao, during a courtesy visit to Hassan Ahmed AlEfrangi, Ahlibank CEO.

The visit recognises Ahlibank’s recent successful issuance and listing of its inaugural QAR-denominated corporate bond on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), a landmark moment for the bank and a significant contribution to the continued growth and diversification of Qatar’s capital markets. It underscores Ahlibank’s leadership in developing alternative financing tools and deepening the domestic debt market.

During the meeting, Wang and the ICBC delegation congratulated Ahlibank on the successful listing, recognising it as a positive step for investor confidence and the local financial ecosystem.

Wang said: “We extend our warm congratulations to Ahlibank on this important milestone. The listing reflects the growing maturity of Qatar’s financial markets and Ahlibank’s forward-thinking approach to diversified funding. ICBC is proud to support initiatives that contribute to capital market development and looks forward to expanding our partnership with Ahlibank in mutually beneficial ways.”

The two institutions also discussed potential areas for enhanced co-operation across capital markets, trade finance, and treasury services, reaffirming their shared commitment to deepening collaboration between Qatari and Chinese financial entities.

AlEfrangi said: “The listing of our corporate bond is a significant achievement for Qatar’s capital market landscape.

 It demonstrates our commitment to financial innovation, transparency, and contributing to the long-term sustainability of our sector. We look forward to building on this strong relationship with ICBC to unlock new areas of cooperation and cross-border growth.”

The visit reflects Ahlibank’s strategic focus on fostering strong relationships with leading global financial institutions and driving innovation through effective partnerships. As the bank continues to grow its footprint in both domestic and international markets, it remains committed to supporting Qatar’s financial sector development in line with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.