Qatar Stock Exchange Rulebook 2015

August 2020 Version

Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions

Part 1 - Definitions

1.1

1.1.1 In the application of the provisions of these Rules, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings assigned thereto, unless the context otherwise requires:

State

State of Qatar.

The Law

Qatar Law No. 8/2012 on Qatar Financial Markets Authority.

Applicable Law

All legislation applicable in the State of Qatar.

Authority

Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA).

The Exchange

Qatar Stock Exchange Company.

Person

A natural or juristic person.

Member

Any Person who has been admitted as an Exchange Member and whose Membership has not been terminated

Client

Any Person who employs the services of a Member in relation to one or more orders for the purchase or sale of one or more Admitted Securities or other services.

Applicant

A Person applying for the Exchange's Membership, or for admission of securities to trading.

Exchange Approved Individual

A natural person approved by the Authority and authorized by the Exchange to work under the supervision and responsibility of the Member to act on behalf of the Member in relation of the Admitted Securities.

Financial Services*[1]

The financial services carried out by a Company licensed by the Authority to perform one or more of financial services activities which are regulated by the Authority or any other activity that might be deemed by the Authority to be subject to its regulation.

Issuer