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09/03/2025 04:58 AST
The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) saw a 3.81 percent increase in its foreign currency reserves and liquidity, reaching QR255.916bn in February 2025, up from QR246.509bn in February 2024.
According to figures released by QCB, its official reserves rose by approximately QR9.218bn year-on-year, reaching QR196.817bn by the end of February 2025. This increase occurred despite a decline of about QR13.175bn in QCBs foreign bonds and treasury bills, which totaled QR125.790bn in February 2025.
The official reserves include key categories such as bonds and foreign treasury bills, balances with foreign banks, gold, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), and the State of Qatar's share in the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
In addition to the official reserves, there are other liquid assets, namely foreign currency deposits. Together, these components make up what is referred to as the total foreign reserves.
As of the end of February 2025, Gold reserves increased by nearly QR13.852bn year-o-year, reaching QR38.263bn.
Balances with foreign banks rose by nearly QR8.639m, reaching QR27.671bn at the end of February 2025, compared to February 2024.
The balance of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) deposits from the State of Qatar's share with the IMF decreased by QR98m year-o-year, totaling QR5.092bn by the end of February 2025.
The Peninsula
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10/03/2025
Saudi Arabia's e-commerce sales using Mada cards surged 44.64 percent yearly in January, reaching SR20.87 billion ($5.56 billion), underscoring the Kingdom's accelerating shift toward digital payment
Arab News
10/03/2025
Saudi Arabia's unveiling of a new symbol for the riyal has been dubbed a "visionary maneuver" that will enhance the currency's global recognition, strengthen investor confidence, and signal a commitm
Arab News
09/03/2025
Oman's non-oil exports witnessed a significant year-on-year decline in 2024. This drop was primarily due to a reduction in shipments to key markets, including Saudi Arabia, India, and the United Stat
Muscat Daily
09/03/2025
Oman's economic freedom score has gone up from 62.9 to 65.4 making its economy the 58th freest in the 2025 Index of Economic Freedom.
The index - released by American think tank The Heritage
Muscat Daily
09/03/2025
Qatar's international reserves and foreign currency liquidity rose 3.81 percent in February, reaching 255.916 billion Qatari riyals ($70.29 billion), up from 246.509 billion riyals in the same month
Arab News
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