Established in 1995, the Doha Securities Market (DSM) officially commenced operations in May 1997. Since then the exchange has grown to become one of the leading stock markets in the GCC region. In June 2009, Qatar Holding (QH), the strategic and direct investment arm of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), and NYSE Euronext (NYX) signed an agreement to form a major strategic partnership to establish the DSM as a world-class international exchange, and provide NYSE Euronext with a valuable presence in the Middle East. The DSM was renamed the Qatar Exchange on the conclusion of the deal. The primary aim of the Qatar Exchange is to support Qatar's economy by giving investors a platform through which they can trade fairly and efficiently. The Qatar Exchange also provides the public with access to market information, ensures correct disclosure of information, and enforces securities regulations. The Qatar Exchange is regulated by the Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA)

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