Back to overview

Translation of the Corporate Governance Code for Companies Listed in Markets Regulated by the Qatar Financial Markets Authority

}

Summary

This Corporate Governance Code has been developed for Joint Stock Companies listed on any stock market that is subject to the regulation of the Qatar Financial Markets Authority (the CG Code, or this Code). This Code comprises principles and practices to improve the quality of governance especially at the Board level. This is a prerequisite for improving the performance of any company.

Issuer

Qatar

Year

2009

Region

Middle East

Issuer (type)

Qatar Financial Markets Authority (Financial Regulator)

Instrument type

Code

Disclosure instrument

Yes

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Text analysis

    • Moderate 0.64%
    • High 0.37%
    • E focus: environment
    • S focus: discrimination, compensation
    • G focus: audit, financial reporting, internal control, risk management, accountability
    • Finance, Management, Professional services