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QSE hosts annual investor relations conference

Published: 21 Nov 2017 - 12:29 am | Last Updated: 06 Nov 2021 - 04:27 am
FROM LEFT: David Massias (Moderator), Equity Application Specialist, Bloomberg; Dr Zain Al Abdin Sharar, Senior Legal Counsel -CEO Office, Qatar International Court; Sami Boujelben, Chief Adviser, Qatar Financial Market Authority (QFMA); Darin Rovere, Fou

FROM LEFT: David Massias (Moderator), Equity Application Specialist, Bloomberg; Dr Zain Al Abdin Sharar, Senior Legal Counsel -CEO Office, Qatar International Court; Sami Boujelben, Chief Adviser, Qatar Financial Market Authority (QFMA); Darin Rovere, Fou

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The 8th Annual Investor Relations Conference, organised in cooperation between Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) and Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA), was held in Doha, yesterday. The conference aims to encourage listed companies to the adoption of the international best practice in the field of investor relations (IR) and corporate governance.
It also seeks at the creation of an interactive framework that enables listed companies and the investment community to learn about the latest IR strategies and most effective practices utilized worldwide.
Addressing the event, Rashid bin Ali Al Mansoori, QSE Chief Executive Officer said the QSE will develop the IR event into an annual exhibition for investor relations as of the next year with participation of Qatari listed companies, analysts, investment community and other stakeholders who would interact and discuss topics of mutual interest over more than one day.
He added that QSE believes that IR is an essential business support function that helps its listed companies attract more investors, enhances credibility, ultimately facilitates expansion and growth opportunities for its companies.
QSE Listing Department Director Abdul Aziz Al Emadi said the event is specifically designed this year to give our listed companies the opportunity to interact with industry experts in the area of IR.”
He added that the agenda of the conference gives the listed Qatari companies “the opportunity to interact with investor relations experts and identify the most important actions that a company must take in exceptional circumstances such as the geopolitical turbulent being experienced in the region.”
“The inclusion of investor relations in QSE regulatory framework is required as it would enhance the efficiency of the Qatari capital market and increase investment visibility for our listed companies especially in light of major fluctuations and geopolitical turbulences when the need for an efficient investor relations function arises to keep investors and enhance confidence in the securities of these listed companies.
“At QSE, we strive to deliver the necessary tools and the know-how in developing your IR strategies within your respective companies and better yet communicating an effective strategy to the international investment community,” Al-Emadi added.
The event targeted all Qatari listed companies, featuring a wide spectrum of presentations and panel discussions on a series of significant topics covering of global best practices in IR.