DOHA: The Qatar Exchange (QE) hosted the 6th Annual IR (Investor Relations) Conference in Doha in association with the Middle East Investor Relations Society (MEIRS).
The event targeted all Qatari listed companies, featuring a wide spectrum of presentations on a series of significant global best IR practices.
The programme was aimed to educate listed companies on the importance of sound investor relations practices covering various topics such as the latest trends and best practices when talking and writing about annual reports; analyst days and earnings calls; usage of digital media in Investor Relations; governance from an investor relations perspective; and advancing Investor relations to the next level.
The and aim of the workshop were to support the further development and practice of investor relations in Qatar, in line with the increasing growth and significance of the Qatar Exchange as an international capital market and the growing importance of regional and international investors to Qatari companies.
Abdelaziz Al Emadi, Listing Director of the Qatar Exchange, said: “We are very pleased to once again host the Annual IR Conference here in Doha. The event today is constructed to build on the ground work of prior events and is specifically designed this year to give our listed companies the opportunity to interact with industry experts in the area of IR.”
“Transparency and disclosure play a vital role in the development of a shareholding company listed on the exchange. These two concepts are important pillars for the efficient functioning of a modern capital market. At QE, we strive to deliver the necessary tools and the know-how in setting up your IR strategies within your respective companies and better yet communicating an effective strategy to the international investment community,” he said.
This annual conference represents QE interest in developing the efficiency of the capital market in the State of Qatar through the enhancement of disclosure and communication practices between listed companies and their investor base through the adoption of best practices in this area, Al Emadi said.
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