GCC Financial Markets Committee publishes unified Investor Relations Guide for 2025

The GCC Financial Markets Committee published the Unified Investor Relations Guide for 2025, which was developed collaboratively by committee members Boursa Kuwait, Saudi Tadawul, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Group, Dubai Financial Market, Bahrain Bourse, Muscat Stock Exchange, and Qatar Stock Exchange.

The optional guide aims to unify investor relations practices across the region, enhancing the quality and transparency of investor-focused communication in alignment with international standards. It provides listed companies with a structured framework for implementing transparent communication, effective disclosures, ESG integration and strategic stakeholder engagement, and is designed to support the establishment of credible investor relations functions and strengthen engagement with both regional and international capital markets.

“This guide is a strategic step toward unifying investor relations standards and practices across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)’s capital markets, contributing to the enhancement of transparency, credibility, and strengthening investor confidence. It reflects the GCC Financial Markets Committee’s commitment to providing practical tools that enhance the communication channels between listed companies and their investors, as well as supporting the sustainable growth and development of capital markets,” said Mr. Mohammad Saud Al-Osaimi, the Chief Executive Officer of Boursa Kuwait.

“By keeping pace with rapid developments and adopting the highest regulatory standards and international best practices, the Committee remains dedicated to reinforcing the appeal of the region’s capital markets to investors worldwide. These efforts underscore its ongoing commitment to cementing the GCC’s standing on the global stage and further increasing the competitiveness of its markets,” he added.

The introduction of an optional unified IR guide contributes to the development of investor relations within the region’s capital markets and among its listed companies, reinforcing transparency in GCC financial markets as well as strengthening investor trust and empowering issuers with actionable guidance on disclosure planning, investor targeting, and enhancing corporate communication.

By aligning IR practices with international expectations, the guide aims to enhance the GCC’s attractiveness to global investors and is part of the committee’s efforts to support the growth of regional capital markets, create an advanced capital market ecosystem in the GCC, and elevate its position on the global stage.