The Qatar financial sector is becoming a key driver of non-hydrocarbon economic growth. It contributes around 9 percent to the nation’s non-oil GDP. This aligns with Qatar’s broader goals of economic diversification and private sector development.
According to the National Planning Council, this sector plays a vital role in financing national infrastructure. It also supports capital market expansion and modern risk management practices. These roles make it essential to Qatar’s long-term economic vision.
Meanwhile, Great Place to Work Middle East has highlighted another major development. Several Qatari companies in financial services and insurance now lead in workplace excellence across the Gulf region.
Jules Youssef, financial sector Managing Director for Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain at Great Place to Work, confirmed this trend. He noted a surge in Qatari firms seeking workplace certification and cultural transformation guidance. This marks a shift toward global workplace standards and greater employer visibility.
Recently, the top 10 Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance were announced for the Gulf Cooperation Council. Qatari firms ranked prominently on this influential list, proving their strong focus on employee trust and leadership integrity.
Youssef praised several firms from Qatar that achieved outstanding scores. In fact, Qatar financial sector their trust ratings surpassed the regional average by over 15 percent. These results reflect people-first strategies that are both effective and sustainable.
The Great Place to Work rankings rely on the Trust Index survey and the Emprising analytics platform. These tools measure real employee feedback and the strength of workplace programs.
In addition, among the recognized Qatari companies are Century Financial, DB Investing, Ruya Community Islamic Bank, and Al Dirae Insurance Brokers. Other top performers include KUN Investment Holding, Al Afaq Reinsurance Brokers, Tarmeez Capital, Miyar Capital, and Gulf Lifting Financial Leasing.
All these companies represent a growing commitment to employee well-being and leadership credibility. They also strengthen the reputation of the Qatar financial sector in a competitive regional environment.
Additionally, such recognition supports Qatar’s drive toward building resilient and modern institutions. As the financial and insurance industry evolves, these workplaces help shape its future.
By continuing to invest in workplace culture, the Qatar financial sector can attract top talent and maintain long-term business success.
