Qatar Airways has been awarded the prestigious ACT Middle East Treasury Award for its landmark capital raising of $1.24 billion (QR 4.5 billion), a dual-tranche syndicated facility led by QNB and supported by a consortium of local banks.
The transaction represents one of the largest aviation finance deals in the region, reinforcing Qatar Airways’ financial resilience and long-term growth strategy.
It highlights the airline’s ability to execute complex financing structures while strengthening its strategic partnership with Qatar’s leading banks.
The ACT Middle East Treasury Award underscores Qatar Airways’ robust financial management and reflects the airline’s strong collaboration with QNB, the Middle East and Africa’s leading financial institution. QNB played a pivotal role in structuring and leading the deal, leveraging its expertise and strong relationships with local banks to successfully deliver the landmark facility.
The award also reaffirms QNB’s continued commitment to providing innovative financial solutions that enable Qatar’s flagship companies to achieve sustainable growth and enhance global competitiveness.
The ACT Middle East Treasury Awards celebrate achievements in corporate treasury across the region, recognizing excellence in financial performance and management. This accolade distinguishes Qatar Airways as a financial leader, alongside being one of the world’s most respected airlines.
Eng. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer CEO – Qatar Airways Group
“We are delighted to receive the ACT Middle East Treasury award for our landmark capital raising agreement with local banks led by QNB for QR 4.5 billion ($1.24 billion). The landmark financing deal, achieved with the leadership of QNB and the support of our local banks, reflects the strength of our partnership and commitment to financial excellence and is fully in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. It is not only an achievement for the airline, but also a testament to Qatar’s world-class banking sector.”
QNB Group Chief Executive Officer Abdulla Mubarak Al Khalifa noted that, “We are proud to have supported Qatar Airways in this landmark transaction, which reflects the strength of Qatar’s financial sector and its ability to deliver innovative financing solutions. ACT Middle East Treasury Award not only reinforces the airline’s global position but also demonstrates our commitment to advancing Qatar’s economic resilience and long-term sustainable growth in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030.”
Qatar Airways remains well-positioned to expand its network, invest in new aircraft, and continue delivering its renowned five-star service. The airline also aims to foster stronger collaboration between the aviation and banking sectors, creating innovative financing structures that support both industry growth and Qatar’s broader economic ambition.
