GCC Financial Markets Committee Launches GCC Exchanges Unified Investor Relations’ Guideline 2025 to Elevate Regional Investor Engagement

Doha, Qatar- 9 September 2025: The GCC Financial Markets Committee, announced today the launch of the GCC Exchanges Unified Investor Relations’ Guideline 2025. This guide, developed collaboratively by Committee members, aims to unify investor relations practices across the region, enhancing the quality and transparency of investor-focused communication in alignment with international standards.

The Unified IR Guideline provides listed companies with a structured framework for implementing transparent communication, effective disclosure, ESG integration, and strategic stakeholder engagement. It is designed to support establishing credible investor relations functions and to strengthen engagement with both regional and international capital markets.

For his part, Mr. Abdulla Mohammed Al-Ansari, CEO of Qatar Stock Exchange, stated:
"We highly value this pioneering strategic initiative, which reflects the spirit of genuine cooperation and true integration among GCC financial markets, and represents a qualitative leap in the development of a unified and advanced investor relations framework in the region. The issuance of this unified guide is a pivotal step toward embedding the highest standards of transparency, governance, and disclosure in our financial markets, thereby enhancing our collective ability to attract quality institutional investments at the local, regional, and international levels. We extend our sincere thanks to the GCC Financial Markets Committee and to everyone who contributed to the development of this unified regional guide."

The introduction of a unified IR framework marks a significant milestone in the development of the region’s capital markets, reinforcing transparency, and investor trust. It also empowers issuers with actionable guidance on disclosure planning, investor targeting, and perception building. By aligning IR practices with international expectations, the Guideline aims to enhance the GCC’s attractiveness to global investors. However, the Guide does not replace existing IR disclosure guidelines issued by GCC’s individual stock exchanges.

The GCC Financial Markets Committee, comprises of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Group, Dubai Financial Market, Bahrain Bourse, Saudi Exchange, Muscat Stock Exchange, Qatar Stock Exchange, and Boursa Kuwait. The committee aims to support the growth of regional capital markets, create an advanced capital market ecosystem in the GCC region, and elevate their position on the global stage.  

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