Doha: The State of Qatar participated in the 31st meeting of the Committee of Heads of Capital Market Authorities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, held today via videoconference. The meeting saw Qatar represented by Dr. Tami bin Ahmed Al Binali, CEO of the Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA).
According to Qatar News Agency, the QFMA disclosed on the “X” platform that a primary focus of the meeting was the ongoing effort to implement various initiatives delegated to the GCC Capital Markets Committee. These initiatives aim to boost the listing and trading of bonds and sukuk in GCC financial markets, encourage dual listing and electronic linkage, and standardize the investor number for GCC citizens.
Kuwait chaired the meeting, which also covered the latest progress in implementing inter-registration regulations and the integration strategy of GCC financial markets. Additionally, the committee reviewed the minutes from the 26th meeting of the working group specializing in communication and investor awareness for financial market regulators within the GCC countries.
The meeting provided a platform to discuss the latest developments across financial markets in the GCC countries, highlighting ongoing collaboration and integration efforts among member states.