The Qatar Financial Centre has announced that HMK Capital, a firm licensed under the centre and regulated by the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority, has successfully registered the Salwa REIT Fund as Qatar's first real estate investment trust collective investment fund. The fund is intended to give investors a more efficient way to hold income-generating real estate assets in Qatar. The update positions the registration as a step in broadening Qatar's financial services offering, with a particular focus on asset management and local capital market development. At a later stage, and subject to approvals from the relevant authorities, the Salwa REIT aims to list on the Qatar Stock Exchange, which would widen investor access to the Qatari real estate sector and add market liquidity.
Qatar Financial Centre2026-05-24
Qatar Financial Centre announces registration of HMK Capital's Salwa REIT as Qatar's first REIT collective investment fund
The Qatar Financial Centre announced that HMK Capital has registered the Salwa REIT Fund as Qatar’s first real estate investment trust collective investment fund, under the oversight of the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority. The fund is intended to provide investors with an efficient vehicle for income-generating real estate in Qatar and to support development of local asset management and capital markets. Subject to further approvals, the Salwa REIT aims to list on the Qatar Stock Exchange to broaden investor access and market liquidity.