In Collaboration with Bahrain Bourse as 'Conference Partner' Zain Bahrain 'Silver Sponsor' of Middle East Investor Relations Association "MEIRA" 2023 Annual Conference in Bahrain Under the Patronage of Central Bank of Bahrain
Zain Bahrain has announced its 'Silver Sponsorship' and participation in the Middle East Investor Relations Association "MEIRA" 2023 Annual Conference hosted by Bahrain Bourse, the largest Investor Relations event in the region. The conference, organized by Bahrain Bourse and held under the patronage of the Central Bank of Bahrain, will be held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel Bahrain on the 13th of November, 2023.
The 'MEIRA' 2023 Annual Conference aims to provide delegates with a networking platform and foster debate on market challenges and best practices while educating participants and stakeholders about the significance of IR, transparency, and corporate governance. The event will act as a knowledge hub for market professionals to network, discuss the latest industry trends in digital IR solutions, gain access to an extensive network of IR industry partners, and develop a comprehensive IR ecosystem in the region.
Commenting on the sponsorship, Abdulla Khaled Al Khalifa, Zain Bahrain Chief Communication and Investor Relations Officer said: "Zain Bahrain is pleased to be a Silver Sponsor of the Middle East Investor Relations Association's "MEIRA" 2023 annual conference, hosted by Bahrain Bourse. Our participation in the region's largest investor relations event reflects Zain Bahrain's strong belief in the importance of IR standards, reporting obligations, and ESG issues in strengthening and growing the future of a developing sector. We are optimistic that the conference will be a success, with participants actively engaged in addressing critical issues that will reshape the region and the Kingdom's future."
Marwa Al Maskati, Director of Marketing & Communications – Bahrain Bourse & MEIRA Board Member commented, "We are glad to welcome Zain Bahrain to join us as one of the sponsors of the upcoming MEIRA 2023 Annual Conference. The MEIRA Conference is a unique platform to connect IR professionals and market participants in order to emphasize the importance of adopting best IR practices in the Kingdom of Bahrain and mobilize global capital into the Middle East. The conference aims to attract exchanges, IR Service providers, consultants, listed companies, brokerage firms, and research companies within the IR domain from both regional and international markets."
Bahrain Bourse and the Middle East Investor Relations Association 'MEIRA' launched the 'MEIRA' Bahrain Chapter in April 2019, achieving notable results. Based on that, Bahrain Bourse organized multiple workshops for listed companies to encourage the adaptation of best international practices for investor relations. They also created the Bahrain Bourse Investor Relations Best Practice Guide to highlight the importance of the investor relations function and the effect of implementing investor relations best practices on the valuation and competitiveness of listed companies in the market.
