Doha, Qatar – 06-Oct-2026
Edaa has signed a cooperation agreement with AlRayan Bank, making it the first bank in Qatar to enable its customers to submit requests for the issuance of a National Investor Number and update shareholder information with Edaa directly through the bank, using a dedicated electronic system.
The National Investor Number is the first step for individuals seeking to invest in securities listed on Qatar’s capital market. Under the agreement, both new and existing AlRayan Bank customers can now complete this step directly through the bank, without the need to submit a separate request to Edaa.
His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim Al Thani, Chief Executive Officer of Edaa, said:
“Every investor’s journey in Qatar begins with obtaining a National Investor Number, and our role is to make that first step simple, secure and accessible to everyone. By bringing AlRayan Bank into this ecosystem, we are bringing market services closer to investors and making them available through our partners’ digital channels, rather than requiring investors to visit service locations.
This collaboration represents an important step towards improving access to capital market services and broadening the investor base. We believe that the growth and development of markets are closely linked to expanding participation and making relevant services more accessible to investors.”
Omar Al Emadi, Acting Group Chief Executive Officer and Group Chief Operations and Administration Officer, said: “We are pleased to be the first bank in Qatar to offer our customers direct digital access to Edaa’s National Investor Number services. This collaboration reflects AlRayan Bank’s commitment to simplifying the customer journey and providing seamless access to services that support our customers’ financial and investment needs.
By integrating this important step into our digital banking ecosystem, we are making it easier and more convenient for customers to participate in Qatar’s capital market. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Edaa and contributing to the development of an increasingly accessible, efficient and digitally enabled financial ecosystem in Qatar.”
About Edaa
Edaa is Qatar’s central securities depository, licensed by the Qatar Financial Markets Authority. It is responsible for the registration, deposit and safekeeping of securities, providing investor services, and operating the post-trade infrastructure that supports Qatar’s capital markets, contributing to the Financial Sector Strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030.
About AlRayan Bank
AlRayan Bank is one of Qatar’s leading Islamic banks, providing a comprehensive range of Shari’ah-compliant banking, financing, investment, and wealth management solutions for individuals, businesses, and institutions.
Headquartered in Lusail, Qatar, AlRayan Bank is committed to delivering innovative financial solutions that support the evolving needs of its customers while adhering to the principles and values of Islamic banking.
The Bank offers a wide spectrum of services across Retail Banking, Wholesale Banking, Private Banking, Treasury, and Investment activities, serving customers through an integrated network of branches, digital channels, and international operations.
Driven by a customer-centric approach, AlRayan Bank continues to support economic growth and sustainable development by delivering trusted financial services, fostering innovation, and creating long-term value for customers, shareholders, employees, and the communities it serves.
For more information, visit www.alrayan.com.
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