Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) announced on Wednesday the results of the February 2026 review of the MSCI Equity Indexes, which included the reclassification of Barwa Real Estate Company from the MSCI Qatar Mid Cap Index to the MSCI Qatar Small Cap Index.

According to Qatar News Agency, QSE stated that the changes will take effect at the close of trading on February 26, 2026. The MSCI Equity Indexes undergo semi-annual reviews in May and November, in addition to quarterly reviews in February and August.

Inclusion, exclusion, or reclassification of companies within the indices is based on standardized criteria, including free float available to foreign investors, trading volume, investable market capitalization, share liquidity, and turnover ratios calculated on both monthly and annual bases.