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The Qatar Stock Exchange announced the deletion of Mosanada Facilities Management Services and QLM Life and Medical Insurance from the Micro Cap segment under FTSE Russell’s Global Equity Index Series September 2026 semi-annual review. No Qatari companies were added or reclassified during this cycle, according to the exchange. The changes will take effect at the close of trading on Thursday, September 17, 2026, for the Qatari market while the announcements may be subject to revision until the close of business on Friday, September 4. From Monday, September 7, 2026, the index review changes will be considered final.
FTSE Russell previously outlined several country reclassifications that will coincide with this semi-annual review of its Global Equity Index Series. The index provider confirmed Vietnam’s move from Frontier to Secondary Emerging market status effective from the open on Monday, September 21, 2026. FTSE Russell stated that the reclassification of Vietnam reflects the implementation of key market infrastructure enhancements, and we look forward to continued collaboration to ensure sustained progress ahead of the target reclassification date in September 2026. Greece is also set to be reclassified from Advanced Emerging to Developed market status at the same time, with FTSE Russell noting that the Athens Stock Exchange had reached an important milestone.
Nigeria will be reclassified from Unclassified to Frontier market status as part of the coordinated September updates, according to FTSE Russell’s March 2026 interim review. The review confirmed that key enhancements for these market status changes remain on track. Egypt was added to the watch list for a potential downgrade from Secondary Emerging to Frontier market because it fails to meet the minimum securities count requirement, the index provider reported. FTSE Russell will continue to monitor the situation closely.
The FTSE Emerging Markets Index holds particular importance for international investors, the Qatar Stock Exchange noted. It draws investments from some of the largest global banks and companies. Numerous European, British and global investment funds track the index closely. Any constituent changes can therefore influence capital flows into markets like Qatar.
The semi-annual review process evaluates companies based on market capitalization, liquidity and other eligibility criteria across the Global Equity Index Series. Indicative data from July 2026 showed the FTSE All-World Index with a value of 752.91 and a year-to-date performance of 12.61 percent, according to FTSE Russell figures. Such benchmarks guide asset allocation for trillions in passive investments globally. The current review builds on updates implemented in the March 2026 cycle.
