Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: ADNOC Group is set to be the main sponsor of the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) conference, which will kick off in Abu Dhabi on 11-12 December 2024.

This aligns with the organisation’s objectives to promote best practices in investor relations (IR) and corporate governance across the region, according to a press release.

Meanwhile, ADNOC’s listed subsidiaries will engage directly with analysts and investors at the conference that provides a corporate access forum in response to strong interest in the region’s economies and capital markets.

Khaled Al Zaabi, Group Chief Financial Offer of ADNOC, said: “Through a series of successful, record-breaking IPOs and the growth of our listed subsidiaries, ADNOC Group has significantly contributed to deepening of the GCC equity markets in recent years.”

“At the same time, MEIRA has played a positive role in enabling continuous development of robust capital markets, fostering excellence in corporate transparency, governance, and engagement. We are proud to support this important conference and MEIRA's progressive agenda,” Al Zaabi mentioned.

CEO of MEIRA, Paolo Casamassima, highlighted: “With the active involvement of ADNOC’s listed subsidiaries, this edition is set out to be a standout event for industry professionals across the region. We look forward to working closely with ADNOC and its Group companies to deliver a landmark conference.”

Themed "Bridging Opportunities: Accelerating IR in the Middle Eastern Capital Markets," the 16th MEIRA Annual Conference will convene key stakeholders from regional listed companies, international corporations, investors, research analysts, and regulatory bodies.