The GCC Financial Markets Committee has launched a new unified guideline for investor relations (IR) to align practices across the region with international standards.
Chaired by the Saudi Exchange, the committee – which includes Bahrain Bourse – said the GCC Exchanges Unified Investor Relations’ Guideline 2025 was developed to enhance the quality and transparency of communication with investors.
The guideline provides a structured framework for listed companies, covering transparent communication, effective disclosure, ESG (environmental, social, and governance) integration and strategic stakeholder engagement.
Bahrain Bourse chief executive Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said the introduction of the guideline was a “key achievement” in cultivating best practices in the region’s 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,” he added.
“At Bahrain Bourse, we are proud to contribute to this regional collaboration that strengthens our capital markets and reinforces investor confidence and transparency.”
The new framework is a significant step in the development of the region’s capital markets, providing issuers with guidance on disclosure planning, investor targeting and perception building.
The GCC Financial Markets Committee comprises the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Group, Dubai Financial Market, Bahrain Bourse, Saudi Exchange, Muscat Stock Exchange, Qatar Stock Exchange and Boursa Kuwait.
The committee’s goal is to support the growth of regional capital markets and elevate their position on the global stage.
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