{
  "id": 14628664,
  "title": "Qatar banking assets top QR2.19 trillion as liquidity remains strong",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/qatar-banking-assets-top-qr2-19-trillion-as-liquidity-remains-strong",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-15T06:21:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar Business",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar-business",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/15/10/2026/qatar-banking-assets-top-qr219-trillion-as-liquidity-remains-strong"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar witnessed stable banking sector assets and lending levels in August 2026, according to latest sector data. Total assets remained unchanged at QR2.194 trillion, with loan-to-deposit ratio climbing to 140% due to a decline in deposits. Total banking sector assets grew 2.3% year-on-year, while loan book remained flat at QR1.486 trillion. Deposits fell by 0.8% month-on-month, but were 1.6% higher than end-2025 levels. The loan-to-deposit ratio stayed below 100%, the regulatory limit. Public sector deposits dropped by 1.3%, government deposits increased by 2.7%, and semi-government deposited fell by 3.2%. Non-resident deposits also declined by 2.1%, but remained above their 2025 end level. Private sector deposits showed minimal movement. Lending remained steady, with international credit driving growth at 4.6%. Loan provisions stayed flat at 3.8% of gross loans, while loan loss provisions increased slightly. The banking sector remains in strong financial condition despite fluctuations in deposit sources.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s banking sector maintained stable asset and lending levels in August 2026, with total assets remaining unchanged month-on-month at QR2.194 trillion, while a decline in deposits pushed the sector’s loan-to-deposit ratio higher, according to the latest banking sector data.</p> <p>The total banking sector assets increased by 2.3% compared with the end of 2025, reflecting…",
  "key_points": [
    "Qatar banking assets reached QR2.194 trillion in August 2026",
    "Loan-to-deposit ratio increased to 140% due to deposit decline",
    "Banking sector remains financially strong despite deposit fluctuations"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}