Qatar’s approach to the tokenisation of financial instruments

Qatar is looking to establish itself as a regional leader and a global contributor to the evolving governance of digital finance. In pursuit of this aim, the Qatar Financial Centre and Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority announced the enactment of the Digital Assets Regulations in 2024. The framework is a milestone in providing legal recognition for digital tokens.

Maha Al-Saadi, head of regulatory affairs at QFC, and Shaun Swan, director of policy at QFCRA, join OMFIF to share insights into their coordinated approach to digital assets development. The session examines the institutions’ journey to regulate real-world assets, tokenisation, regulatory engagement with national authorities and the challenges surrounding market readiness.