Qatar Central Bank Launches Unlimited Liquidity Facilities for Banks

The Qatar Central Bank has introduced a set of precautionary measures to support the country’s financial system amid rising geopolitical tensions, including unlimited liquidity facilities for banks and temporary relief for borrowers.

The central bank said its latest assessment confirms that the banking sector remains resilient, with strong liquidity, capital levels above regulatory requirements and solid provisions against credit risk.

Banks were reported to hold substantial liquidity in both local and foreign currencies, enabling them to meet customer demand and absorb short-term funding pressures.

To reinforce liquidity conditions, the central bank will provide unlimited Qatari riyal repo facilities against eligible securities held by banks. The move is intended to maintain stability in the domestic financial market during periods of heightened external uncertainty.

In addition to the existing overnight repo window, a new term repo facility will be introduced with maturities of up to three months, aimed at improving cash-flow planning for financial institutions.