Ahmad Anani and Sevcan Aydemir write for The Legal Industry Qatar Edition on corporate governance and establishing a framework for sustainable growth

Ahmad Anani, Head of Capital Markets and Regulation (Middle East) and Sevcan Aydemir, Senior Associate in the Corporate team, write for The Legal Industry Qatar Edition on corporate governance in Qatar and establishing a framework for sustainable growth.

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Corporate governance has become a strategic necessity for businesses, encompassing systems and processes that guide legal entities. It includes effective board structures, disclosure requirements, shareholder rights protection, and adherence to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. Qatar, recognising its importance, has integrated corporate governance into its national development goals, guided by the Qatar National Vision 2030, focusing on governance, regulatory oversight, investor protection, market transparency, digital innovation, and ESG principles.

Qatar's efforts in corporate governance have strengthened its regulatory environment and enhanced global competitiveness, achieving a top ten ranking in the IMD World Competitiveness Booklet 2025. The country's framework is shaped by laws and regulations, including the Commercial Companies Law and Qatar Financial Markets Authority regulations, aligning with international best practices. Public shareholding companies are regulated by the Governance Code for Listed Companies, which introduces reforms for transparency and sustainability, while private shareholding companies follow a flexible framework established by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Listed funds and financial institutions in Qatar operate under specific governance frameworks, emphasising asset protection, investor rights, and transparency. Emerging trends show ESG considerations becoming fundamental, with Qatar embedding these principles into its corporate governance framework, aligning with global sustainability standards and the Qatar National Vision 2030. This integration reflects a commitment to fostering sustainable growth and enhancing market confidence and corporate accountability.

Read the full article here (page 24).