News
17 September 2020

Qatar Development Bank extends COVID-19 loan guarantee program

Region:
Middle East & Africa

Qatar Development Bank has extended by three months a national programme to provide guarantees to local banks to grant interest-free loans to companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

The cabinet decision also raised the ceiling of the guarantees to QAR5 billion from QAR3 billion. The National Guarantee Programme was launched in April.

You might also like


Perspective
23 December 2025

On Your Radar for 2026: The Must-Watch Trends From 2025

These trends are redefining the landscape for 2026 and beyond. In our latest video recap, you'll get expert insights on the rise of private capital, breakthrough developments...

Perspective
09 January 2026

IDB Invest raises securitisation ceiling

IDB Invest recently added $450 million to its debut securitisation from 2024. The expanded deal marks the first retap of a securitisation under the originate-to-share model by...