Middle East Investor Relations Association 2025 Annual Conference Begins in Muscat

Middle
East Investor Relations Association 2025 Annual Conference Begins in Muscat

Muscat,
24 Sep (ONA) — The Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) Annual
Conference 2025 kicked off today at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The
opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Ahmed Jaafar Al Musalmi,
Governor of the Central Bank of Oman.

The
event is organized by Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX), in partnership with MEIRA.

The
conference serves as a leading regional platform bringing together an elite
group of experts, capital market representatives, listed companies, investment
institutions, and regulatory authorities to exchange knowledge, shape the
future of investor relations in the Middle East, and foster collaboration among
all stakeholders.

The
two-day event attracts over 900 participants, including more than 150
institutional investors and 130 listed issuers, along with policymakers,
regulators, and capital market professionals from across the region and around
the globe. Its agenda reflected the conference’s position as the region’s
foremost gathering dedicated to advancing investor relations and sustainable
capital market practices.

Organizing
the conference embodies MSX’s commitment to supporting MEIRA’s vision of
strengthening transparency and corporate governance as pillars for empowering issuers
and investors, enhancing dialogue and engagement between markets, regulators,
and stakeholders, and promoting best practices in investor relations to build a
sustainable investment ecosystem aligned with global standards.

The
first day of the conference featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, and
specialized workshops addressing the future of capital markets, investor
engagement, and sustainability practices across the region. Regional stock
exchange CEOs examined opportunities and challenges facing GCC markets amid
global economic shifts, while another panel focused on Oman Vision 2040 and the
role of investor relations in highlighting the country’s diversification
strategy and emerging investment prospects. A third discussion emphasized sustainability
and governance in capital markets, exploring ESG standards, disclosure
requirements, and best practices for enhancing transparency and accountability
in listed companies.

The
first day workshops provided practical training on climate disclosure and
sustainability reporting, the strategic use of artificial intelligence in
investor relations, and effective crisis management approaches to maintain
investor confidence during financial or reputational challenges.

As
the conference continues into its second day on 25 September, the agenda will
turn its focus to long-term investment strategies, governance, and capital
market development. Panel discussions will highlight the role of investor
relations in building trust with sovereign wealth funds and aligning with their
long-term investment requirements, explore how investor relations can support
corporate governance excellence, and examine the intersection of governance,
liquidity, and corporate growth across regional markets.

Complementing
the panels, Day 2 workshops will address a range of specialized topics.

Hosting
MEIRA 2025 for the first time reflects growing international confidence in the
Sultanate of Oman’s leadership role in shaping the future of regional capital
markets. It also underscores the increasing importance of investor relations as
a strategic function in fostering transparency, sustainability, and
competitiveness in financial markets.

—Ends/AG