GCC Financial Markets Committee launches GCC Exchanges Unified Investor Relations’ Guideline 2025

TDT | Manama

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The GCC Financial Markets Committee, chaired by the Saudi Exchange, announced yesterday 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. Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, CEO of Bahrain Bourse, said: “The introduction of the GCC Exchanges Unified Investor Relations Guideline 2025 is a key achievement in our collective efforts toward cultivating and encouraging best IR practice in GCC markets.

This initiative reflects our shared commitment to advance IR capabilities among listed companies in the region, empowering them with the tools and guidance to develop IR functions, and enhancing the GCC’s appeal to international investors. At Bahrain Bourse, we are proud to contribute to this regional collaboration that strengthens our capital markets and reinforces investor confidence and transparency.”

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.

The GCC Financial Markets Committee, comprises of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Group, Dubai Financial Market, B a h r a i n 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.