The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) has welcomed the Gulf bourses' unified investor relations' (IR) guideline 2025, saying it is expected to enhance the collective ability to attract quality institutional investments at the local, regional, and international levels.

The GCC (Gulf Co-operation Council) Financial Markets Committee yesterday launched the GCC exchanges' unified investor relations’ guideline 2025.

This guide aims to unify investor relations practices across the region, enhancing the quality and transparency of investor-focused communication in alignment with the global standards.

"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," said Abdulla Mohammed al-Ansari, chief executive officer of QSE.

The issuance of this unified guide is a pivotal step toward embedding the highest standards of transparency, governance, and disclosure in financial markets, thereby enhancing the collective ability to attract quality institutional investments at the local, regional, and international levels, he said.

The unified IR guideline provides listed companies with a structured framework for implementing transparent communication, effective disclosure, ESG or environmental, social and governance 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.

The GCC financial markets committee comprises Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Group, Dubai Financial Market, Bahrain Bourse, Saudi Stock Exchange, Muscat Stock Exchange, QSE, 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.

In this guide, the GCC financial committee outlined a set of unified principles and best practices designed to streamline processes, improve market efficiency, and ensure alignment with international standards.

“By adopting these guidelines, we seek to create a more integrated, resilient, and competitive regional financial ecosystem. We believe that collaboration is key to the continued success of the GCC’s financial markets, and these guidelines are a testament to our collective efforts to achieve this goal. Together, we will pave the way for a brighter, more prosperous future for the GCC region and beyond,” the committee said.