Qatar Central Bank was established on May 13, 1973, known until 1993 as the Qatar Monetary Agency. Headquartered in Doha, its statutory aims, set out under Article 5 of the QCB Law, are to preserve the value of money and assure monetary stability, serve as regulatory and supervisory authority for financial activities, establish a stable and transparent financial sector, and reinforce confidence in Qatar as a financial hub, alongside managing currency exchange rates, issuing cash, and serving as banker to other financial institutions.
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WikipediaQatar Central Bank article, History section
The Qatar Central Bank was originally until 1993 known as the Qatar Monetary Agency (and was known before that as Qatar Dubai Currency Board), founded on May 13, 1973, after Dubai joined the United Arab Emirates and disengaged itself from British monetary policy which the area had previously followed.
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Qatar Central Bank was established on May 13, 1973, known until 1993 as the Qatar Monetary Agency.
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