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The Arab Postal Regulation Forum 2026 kicked off Sunday in Doha under the theme Postal Sector Reform in the Arab Region: Enabling Innovation, Competition and Sustainable Digital Trade.The two-day forum, the first of its kind in the Arab region, is hosted by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) in co-operation with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Regional Office for the Arab Region in Doha.The forum provides a platform for dialogue and exchange of regulatory experiences and practices, contributing to enhanced regional co-operation and supporting efforts to develop the postal sector across the Arab region in line with international best practices and UPU standards.**media[494086]**"Qatar is proud to host the first edition of the Arab Postal Regulation Forum, reflecting its commitment to strengthening Arab co-operation and developing frameworks for co-operation among postal regulators and policymakers,” said CRA president Eng. Ahmad bin Abdulla al-Muslemani.“The forum comes at a time when the sector is undergoing significant transformations driven by rapid technological developments and changing market and consumer needs,” he said. “This requires the adoption of more flexible and efficient regulatory frameworks that keep pace with innovation, foster competition, and strengthen trust in postal services.”“We look forward to the forum’s work resulting in the ‘Doha Recommendations’, serving as a shared Arab reference that supports the development of postal regulation, enhances the sector’s readiness to keep pace with rapid technological and economic transformations, and reaffirms our collective commitment to building a more efficient, innovative and sustainable postal sector,” the official said. Sheikha Noor bint Hassan al-Thani, manager of the UPU Regional Office for the Arab Region in Doha, said: "The Arab Postal Regulation Forum provides an important opportunity to bring together policymakers and regulators from across the Arab region to exchange expertise and discuss the shared priorities and challenges facing the postal sector.”Over the two days, the forum will feature discussions on key regulatory issues facing the postal sector, including licensing and market access, competition in digital postal markets, consumer rights and quality of service, complaints handling, transparency, data protection and privacy.The forum will also discuss the future of universal postal service, including accessibility, affordability, digital inclusion and sustainable financing models.Held within the framework of the UPU regional project on postal policy and regulation in the Arab region (2026-29), the Forum is expected to conclude with the "Doha Recommendations”, which are intended to identify priority actions at the regional level, strengthen future co-operation, and support the development of postal regulatory frameworks across the region. 

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QIIB, rated ‘A2’ by Moody’s with a stable outlook and ‘A’ by Fitch Ratings with a stable outlook, announced the successful issuance of a $500mn senior unsecured Sukuk with a five-year maturity, issued under 'Regulation S' as part of the bank’s existing $2bn Trust Certificate Issuance Programme. The transaction attracted strong demand from regional and international investors, with total orders exceeding $2bn — more than four times the issue size, QIIB said Saturday. This remarkable demand underscores investor confidence in QIIB and reflects the continued strength and resilience of Qatar’s economy, which continues to offer attractive investment opportunities across diverse sectors. The sukuk was priced at a profit rate of 85 basis points above the five-year US Treasury rate, with a final yield of 4.548% per year — one of the most competitive pricing levels achieved by Islamic financial institutions for similar issuances. Notably, allocations to investors outside the GCC exceeded 49% of the transaction. The issuance was arranged and marketed by a syndicate of leading global and regional banks acting as Joint Lead Managers and Joint Bookrunners, including: Al Rayan Investment LLC, ABC Bank, Citi, Dubai Islamic Bank, Dukhan Bank, Emirates NBD Capital, HSBC, Mashreq, QNB Capital, Standard Chartered Bank, ICBC, and The First Investor. Ahead of the issuance, QIIB conducted a global investor call, followed by a series of virtual meetings and in-person investor meetings in London recently. Commenting on the successful issuance, QIIB Chief Executive Officer, Dr Abdulbasit Ahmad al-Shaibei, stated: **media[379021]** “The successful completion of this sukuk issuance represents a significant milestone that reaffirms QIIB’s strong financial position and the continued confidence of global investors in both the bank and the Qatari economy, which remains robust and highly attractive to investors. The issuance received strong demand from a wide range of investors across different regions, reflecting QIIB’s standing as a leading Islamic financial institution.” He noted, “The competitive pricing and strong order book demonstrate QIIB’s sustained appeal in international capital markets, supported by our solid credit ratings, high operational efficiency, and prudent risk management. This issuance further contributes to diversifying the bank’s funding base and supports the growth plans approved by our Board of Directors.” Al-Shaibei also highlighted QIIB’s consistent track record in the sukuk market, noting: “QIIB has a solid and proven history in sukuk issuances. We previously issued Additional Tier 1 Sukuk and other sukuk that were significantly oversubscribed by investors worldwide. We were also the first Qatari institution to issue a 'Sustainable Sukuk', which attracted exceptional interest from sustainability-focused funds — enhancing our global profile and diversifying our investor base.” He concluded: “We will continue to strengthen the bank’s portfolio and expand our presence in international capital markets, in line with QIIB’s strategic direction and Qatar National Vision 2030.”