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Daily Tribune
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Bourse, MEIRA hold workshop on IR Strategy Formulation
As part of efforts to promote best practices in Investor Relations (IR), Bahrain Bourse, in collaboration with the Middle East Investor Relations Association , hosted a workshop on 'IR Strategy Formulation & Creating a Compelling Equity Story.' The workshop was attended by over 40 IR professionals and stakeholders representing listed companies and the broader investment community. The workshop forms part of MEIRA's and Bahrain Bourse's shared commitment to advancing IR excellence, equipping listed companies with practical knowledge to refine their investor engagement strategies and build a compelling investment narrative. Led by Sara Shadid, Founder & CEO of Pivot Advisory and a former banker and seasoned IRO, the workshop offered participants a deep dive into the fundamentals of developing robust IR strategies, with a particular focus on crafting a compelling equity story that resonates with the investment community. Attendees gained hands-on insights and practical frameworks to enhance their IR functions and better communicate their company's value proposition to current and prospective investors. Marwa AlMaskati, Senior Director of Partnership Development, Sustainability & Communications – Bahrain Bourse and MEIRA Board Member, commented: 'At Bahrain Bourse, we remain committed to raising the standard of Investor Relations practices across Bahrain's capital market. This workshop is part of our continued efforts to empower listed companies with the tools and methodologies needed to articulate their growth story effectively. Through our collaboration with MEIRA, we aim to further enrich the IR landscape and cultivate a community of practice that drives meaningful investor engagement.' Paolo Casamassima, Chief Executive Officer – Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA), added: 'The Bahrain Chapter of MEIRA, in partnership with Bahrain Bourse, has been instrumental in fostering an ecosystem where IR professionals can share expertise and evolve collectively. This workshop reflects our mission to support the strategic development of IR capabilities and to nurture a dynamic dialogue between issuers and the investment community across the region.' Since its inception in April 2019, the MEIRA Bahrain Chapter, jointly launched by Bahrain Bourse and MEIRA, has served as a key platform for advancing Investor Relations in the Kingdom. This collaboration has resulted in a series of impactful initiatives, including regular IR workshops, chapter meetings, and knowledge-sharing sessions. In line with these efforts, Bahrain Bourse also launched the Investor Relations Best Practice Guide in 2021, providing listed companies with updated frameworks and actionable tools to strengthen their investor communication and transparency practices. Bahrain Bourse also hosted the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) Annual Conference in 2023. Through these initiatives, Bahrain Bourse and MEIRA continue to provide listed companies with the resources and platforms necessary to enhance transparency, foster stronger investor relationships, and elevate the overall standard of IR across the Kingdom.
Biz Bahrain
6 days ago
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Bahrain Bourse and Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) Hold Workshop on IR Strategy Formulation
As part of Bahrain Bourse's ongoing efforts to promote best practices in Investor Relations (IR) across the Kingdom of Bahrain, Bahrain Bourse (BHB), in collaboration with the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA), hosted a dedicated workshop titled 'IR Strategy Formulation & Creating a Compelling Equity Story.' The workshop was attended by over 40 IR professionals and stakeholders representing listed companies and the broader investment community. The workshop forms part of MEIRA's and Bahrain Bourse's shared commitment to advancing IR excellence, equipping listed companies with practical knowledge to refine their investor engagement strategies and build a compelling investment narrative. Led by Sara Shadid, Founder & CEO of Pivot Advisory and a former banker and seasoned IRO, the workshop offered participants a deep dive into the fundamentals of developing robust IR strategies, with a particular focus on crafting a compelling equity story that resonates with the investment community. Attendees gained hands-on insights and practical frameworks to enhance their IR functions and better communicate their company's value proposition to current and prospective investors. Marwa AlMaskati, Senior Director of Partnership Development, Sustainability & Communications – Bahrain Bourse and MEIRA Board Member, commented: 'At Bahrain Bourse, we remain committed to raising the standard of Investor Relations practices across Bahrain's capital market. This workshop is part of our continued efforts to empower listed companies with the tools and methodologies needed to articulate their growth story effectively. Through our collaboration with MEIRA, we aim to further enrich the IR landscape and cultivate a community of practice that drives meaningful investor engagement.' Paolo Casamassima, Chief Executive Officer – Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA), added: 'The Bahrain Chapter of MEIRA, in partnership with Bahrain Bourse, has been instrumental in fostering an ecosystem where IR professionals can share expertise and evolve collectively. This workshop reflects our mission to support the strategic development of IR capabilities and to nurture a dynamic dialogue between issuers and the investment community across the region.' Since its inception in April 2019, the MEIRA Bahrain Chapter, jointly launched by Bahrain Bourse and MEIRA, has served as a key platform for advancing Investor Relations in the Kingdom. This collaboration has resulted in a series of impactful initiatives, including regular IR workshops, chapter meetings, and knowledge-sharing sessions. In line with these efforts, Bahrain Bourse also launched the Investor Relations Best Practice Guide in 2021, providing listed companies with updated frameworks and actionable tools to strengthen their investor communication and transparency practices. Bahrain Bourse also hosted the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) Annual Conference in 2023. Through these initiatives, Bahrain Bourse and MEIRA continue to provide listed companies with the resources and platforms necessary to enhance transparency, foster stronger investor relationships, and elevate the overall standard of IR across the Kingdom.
Zawya
7 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Bahrain Bourse and Middle East Investor Relations Association hold workshop on IR strategy formulation
As part of Bahrain Bourse's ongoing efforts to promote best practices in Investor Relations (IR) across the Kingdom of Bahrain, Bahrain Bourse (BHB), in collaboration with the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA), hosted a dedicated workshop titled ' IR Strategy Formulation & Creating a Compelling Equity Story.' The workshop was attended by over 40 IR professionals and stakeholders representing listed companies and the broader investment community. The workshop forms part of MEIRA's and Bahrain Bourse's shared commitment to advancing IR excellence, equipping listed companies with practical knowledge to refine their investor engagement strategies and build a compelling investment narrative. Led by Sara Shadid, Founder & CEO of Pivot Advisory and a former banker and seasoned IRO, the workshop offered participants a deep dive into the fundamentals of developing robust IR strategies, with a particular focus on crafting a compelling equity story that resonates with the investment community. Attendees gained hands-on insights and practical frameworks to enhance their IR functions and better communicate their company's value proposition to current and prospective investors. Marwa AlMaskati, Senior Director of Partnership Development, Sustainability & Communications – Bahrain Bourse and MEIRA Board Member, commented: 'At Bahrain Bourse, we remain committed to raising the standard of Investor Relations practices across Bahrain's capital market. This workshop is part of our continued efforts to empower listed companies with the tools and methodologies needed to articulate their growth story effectively. Through our collaboration with MEIRA, we aim to further enrich the IR landscape and cultivate a community of practice that drives meaningful investor engagement.' Paolo Casamassima, Chief Executive Officer – Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA), added: 'The Bahrain Chapter of MEIRA, in partnership with Bahrain Bourse, has been instrumental in fostering an ecosystem where IR professionals can share expertise and evolve collectively. This workshop reflects our mission to support the strategic development of IR capabilities and to nurture a dynamic dialogue between issuers and the investment community across the region.' Since its inception in April 2019, the MEIRA Bahrain Chapter, jointly launched by Bahrain Bourse and MEIRA, has served as a key platform for advancing Investor Relations in the Kingdom. This collaboration has resulted in a series of impactful initiatives, including regular IR workshops, chapter meetings, and knowledge-sharing sessions. In line with these efforts, Bahrain Bourse also launched the Investor Relations Best Practice Guide in 2021, providing listed companies with updated frameworks and actionable tools to strengthen their investor communication and transparency practices. Bahrain Bourse also hosted the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) Annual Conference in 2023. Through these initiatives, Bahrain Bourse and MEIRA continue to provide listed companies with the resources and platforms necessary to enhance transparency, foster stronger investor relationships, and elevate the overall standard of IR across the Kingdom.
Zawya
19-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
MEIRA partners with Iridium to offer centralised investor events platform
Dubai – Iridium Advisors, the region's leading Investor Relations consultancy, has partnered with the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) to give members access to Iridium Events, a centralized platform for tracking investor and capital market activities across the GCC. The platform connects analysts, investors, corporate access teams, and IR professionals, and covers every type of capital market event, from earnings releases and analyst calls to annual general meetings, from capital markets days to investor conferences. Covering debt and equity markets across all six GCC countries, Iridium Events is a unique resource for professional market participants. Launched in December 2024, Iridium Events lists most IR events in the region. It is already in active use by Iridium clients and market participants. The vision is for the platform to become the single-source calendar for the GCC, enabling analysts to plan their coverage more efficiently, and helping IR teams schedule their own events to avoid potential clashes and uncover new opportunities for investor engagement. Under the new partnership, MEIRA's 200+ members will have complimentary and full access to Iridium Events, and listed companies will also be able to add and manage their events on the platform. IR activity in the GCC has witnessed explosive growth in recent years, driven by new listings, greater foreign investment, and evolving regulations. However, as investor engagement increases, tracking and coordinating IR activities has become increasingly complex: Iridium Events lists more than 200 investor events taking place last month alone, highlighting the scale of market engagement across the region. In many ways, this problem is a result of the region's success: There are over 870 listed companies in the GCC, with more than 230 exceeding a market capitalization of USD 1 billion. The number of publicly available earnings calls has grown from fewer than 10 per quarter in 2015 to over 120 per quarter in 2025. Up to five earnings calls can be scheduled to take place simultaneously, forcing analysts and investors to choose between companies. And at the same time, investor conferences and non-deal roadshows have more than doubled. 'Iridium Events gives the market a clear view of regional capital markets activity,' explained Oliver Schutzmann, CEO of Iridium. 'Our collaboration with MEIRA places this tool directly in the hands of the professional IR community. It will help them coordinate more effectively, engage more widely, and enable analysts and investors to navigate the region's increasingly active capital markets landscape.' 'At MEIRA, our mission is to advance best practice and bring tangible value to the IR community,' commented Paolo Casamassima, CEO of MEIRA. 'This partnership with Iridium delivers both. By giving our members access to Iridium Events, we're empowering them with better data, better coordination, and ultimately, stronger investor engagement across the region.' About Iridium Advisors Iridium is a specialized management consulting firm and the GCC's leading advisor on investor relations. We partner with organizations and leaders who believe their market valuation does not fully reflect the fundamentals of their business. These companies typically face challenges aligning corporate performance with market perception, articulating their investment thesis, and operating as mature public companies. Drawing on deep experience from the buy side, sell side, and senior corporate roles, we deliver data-driven advice to build high-performing investor relations programs. By advancing the science and practice of investor relations, we help unlock our clients' true valuation potential. For more information visit About the Middle East Investor Relations Association The Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) is an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the Investor Relations (IR) profession and international standards in corporate governance. The mission of MEIRA is to enhance the reputation, efficiency and attractiveness of the Middle East capital markets. This is delivered by fostering increased dialogue among members and encouraging the IR community to share the global benchmark in best practice within the field of IR. In partnership with stock exchanges, regulators and other market participants, MEIRA supports companies through its professional development and certification programmes as well as its membership community and network of country Chapters. For more information visit Media Contacts Iridium Advisors Oliver Schutzmann, CEO oschutzmann@ Middle East Investor Relations Association Paolo Casamassima, CEO paolo@
Zawya
08-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
MEIRA announces CEO, Paolo Casamassima, to step down
Dubai: The Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) announces that its Chief Executive Officer, Paolo Casamassima, has informed the MEIRA Board of his decision to step down from his role as CEO, effective from 26 September 2025. Paolo's loyal service, leadership, and passion for Investor Relations means that he will remain actively engaged with MEIRA through a staged transition process until the conclusion of the MEIRA Annual Conference in Muscat, Oman on 24–25 September 2025, focusing on ensuring continuity and the successful delivery of this flagship event. Transition planning is underway, and the Board's nomination committee has already commenced the search for a new CEO. Further announcements regarding the MEIRA executive management team will be made in due course. Andrew Tarbuck, MEIRA Chairman, added: 'On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Paolo for his outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to MEIRA's mission. He leaves the Association in an exceptionally strong position financially, strategically, and reputationally. His legacy will be felt for years to come, and we wish him every success in his next chapter.' Commenting on his departure, Paolo said: 'After much reflection, I have decided that the time is right for me to begin a new chapter. It has been the greatest honour, and the most rewarding journey of my career to lead MEIRA. From the launch of the MEIRA IR Academy and MEIRA IR Marketplace, to the recent launch of the C-ESG IR certification and the Iraq Chapter, I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved together: members, sponsors, board colleagues, and the team. MEIRA will always be part of my DNA. Over the coming months, I'll continue to support the Association through a focused transition period, ensuring continuity where it matters most. I remain fully committed to MEIRA's ongoing success and legacy.' About the Middle East Investor Relations Association The Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the Investor Relations (IR) profession and international standards in corporate governance. MEIRA aims to enhance the reputation, efficiency, and attractiveness of Middle East capital markets by fostering dialogue among members and encouraging best practices in IR. In collaboration with stock exchanges, regulators, and other market participants, MEIRA supports companies through professional development, certification programs, and its membership community and network of country Chapters. Media inquiries: Yasmine Kayal
