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Al Dhameen — Credit Guarantee Program

Al Dhameen — Credit Guarantee Program

Provides Qatar-based businesses with QDB-backed credit guarantees that reduce collateral requirements for bank loans.

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Al Dhameen is Qatar Development Bank's (QDB) credit guarantee scheme for Qatar-based private-sector businesses. QDB does not disburse cash directly to applicants; instead it guarantees a portion of commercial bank financing so that SMEs with insufficient collateral can access credit on more favourable terms. Guarantee coverage reaches up to 50% of the financed amount, rising to up to 70% for lower

QDB's credit guarantee scheme for Qatar-based private-sector SMEs, covering up to 70% of bank financing across manufacturing, logistics, IT, healthcare, and green technology sectors.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.qdb.qa