Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index commenced the first session of 2026 with an increase by 9.88 points, or 0.09%, at the start of trading on Sunday, rising to 10,772 points from the previous session's close, supported by five sectors.

According to Qatar News Agency, the uptick in the index was driven by gains across five different sectors, which collectively boosted the overall performance of the market. Investors and analysts will be closely monitoring the market trends as the new year progresses, looking for further indications of growth and stability in the financial markets.