About EDAA
The trusted backbone of Qatar's capital market.
EDAA is the official depository, registry and clearing house for securities issued and traded in the State of Qatar — connecting investors, issuers, brokers and custodians through a single secure ecosystem.
180K+
Active investors
QAR 620B+
Assets under custody
47
Listed companies
30+
Years of trust
Who we are
A pillar of Qatar's financial infrastructure
Established as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Qatar Stock Exchange, EDAA delivers the post-trade infrastructure that powers Qatar's capital market. We safeguard investor records, clear and settle every trade, and orchestrate corporate actions — dividends, AGMs, capital changes — for all listed companies.
Our digital platform aligns with international standards (G30, IOSCO, CPMI-IOSCO PFMI) and is fully regulated by the Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA).
Mission
Deliver a transparent, efficient and secure post-trade environment for the Qatari market.
Vision
To be the most trusted and innovative digital depository in the region.
Standards
Aligned with G30, IOSCO and CPMI-IOSCO PFMI principles.
Governance
Regulated by QFMA, owned by Qatar Stock Exchange.
Our values
What guides every decision we make
Integrity
We safeguard investor trust as our most precious asset.
Innovation
We continuously modernize Qatar's post-trade infrastructure.
Partnership
We co-create with issuers, brokers, custodians & regulators.
Excellence
World-class operations measured against global benchmarks.
What we do
Six core capabilities, one integrated platform
From investor identity to corporate actions, every essential service for Qatar's capital market lives under one trusted roof.
View all e-services →Investor account management
NIN onboarding, KYC, sub-accounts.
Securities depository
Safekeeping of all listed securities.
Clearing & settlement
T+2 settlement on Qatar Stock Exchange.
Corporate actions
Dividends, AGMs, splits & rights issues.
GCC & foreign access
Cross-border investor onboarding.
Compliance & reporting
QFMA-aligned regulatory reporting.
Journey
Three decades of capital-market evolution
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1995
Qatar Central Clearing & Registration established
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2009
Demutualization & Qatar Stock Exchange formed
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2014
EDAA incorporated as wholly-owned subsidiary of QSE
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2018
MSCI Emerging Market upgrade for Qatar
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2022
Launch of digital investor onboarding (e-NIN)
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2025
Next-generation investor portal goes live
Leadership
A team committed to market integrity
Hassan Al-Mulla
Chief Executive Officer
Aisha Al-Sulaiti
Chief Operating Officer
Khalid Al-Kuwari
Chief Technology Officer
Fatima Al-Thani
Head of Compliance
Become an EDAA investor today
Open your NIN account fully online. No paperwork, no branch visits.
QFMA-licensed
100% digital
Real-time portfolio
Listed on QSE