2026 meira annual conference
Capital Markets in a New Era:
Building Resilience and Unlocking Future Value
ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026 - 19TH EDITION
In 2026, the MEIRA Annual Conference returns to Dubai, marking its 19th edition and a highly anticipated return to the birthplace of MEIRA and the heart of its operations.
MEIRA’s Annual Conference has long been a key gathering for the Investor Relations and capital markets community. This year’s edition carries even greater significance, coming at a defining moment for Dubai and the wider region - offering a timely platform to bring the market together, demonstrate leadership, and reinforce confidence.
About meira
The MEIRA Annual Conference is the region’s most influential gathering for investor relations, ESG and corporate governance.
It’s not just an event.
It’s the centre of gravity for the
region’s capital market professionals.
Andrew TarbuckChair, MEIRA
MEIRA 2026 Welcomes Dubai DET as Strategic Destination Partner
We are pleased to announce that the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has joined the MEIRA 2026 Annual Conference as our official Strategic Destination Partner.
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing investor relations, capital markets excellence, and the continued growth of Dubai as a leading global centre for business, finance, and innovation.
Through its support, DET will help extend the Conference’s international reach, enhance the delegate experience, and further strengthen MEIRA 2026 as the region’s premier gathering for the investor relations and capital markets community.
We thank DET’s leadership for their confidence in MEIRA and look forward to working together to deliver an exceptional Conference in October 2026.
MEIRA’s Annual Conference has long been the region’s leading platform for investor relations and capital markets dialogue. Returning to Dubai after five years for our 19th edition, this year’s conference comes at a defining moment for the Middle East, as our markets continue to attract global attention, capital and ambition. We look forward to bringing together the leaders shaping this next chapter, from issuers and investors to exchanges, regulators and advisors, for meaningful discussion, connection and opportunity.
Reza EftekhariChief Executive Officer at MEIRA
Conference Summary
Why attend?
- Be where the market comes together
Join the region’s most influential gathering for investor relations, ESG, and capital markets professionals. - Gain insights that matter now
Hear directly from senior leaders, regulators, and global investors on the trends shaping the year ahead. - Connect with a world-class network
Engage with C-suite executives, IROs, fund managers, and policymakers in a highly curated environment. - Turn conversations into opportunities
Build meaningful relationships through focused networking, not just crowded interactions. - Stay ahead of best practice
Learn how leading organisations are evolving their IR strategies in a rapidly changing market. - Be part of what’s next
Contribute to the dialogue shaping the future of capital markets in the Middle East.
Venue
This year’s conference will take place at Atlantis The Royal, Dubai’s most iconic new landmark. Set on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah, the venue offers a stunning backdrop for a day of high-level dialogue, networking and celebration. With its world-class facilities and striking architecture, Atlantis The Royal sets the stage for an unforgettable MEIRA experience.
Partner with MEIRA
BY PARTNERING WITH MEIRA, YOU WILL:
Enhance your organisation’s profile across the regional and international capital markets ecosystem.
Connect with issuers, investors, regulators, and advisors through meaningful, in-person interactions.
Showcase your expertise and leadership at a defining moment for the region’s capital markets.
Be part of the conversations driving the future of the Middle East’s financial landscape.
FAB
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi with a global footprint across 20 markets, FAB is the finance and trade gateway to the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA). With total assets of AED 1.34 trillion (USD 366 billion) as of June-end 2025, FAB is among the world’s largest banking groups. The bank provides financial expertise to its wholesale and retail client franchise across three business units: 1) Investment Banking & Markets, 2) Wholesale Banking, and 3) Personal, Wealth, Business Banking & Privileged Client Banking Group
OQ Group
OQ is a global integrated energy company with roots in Oman. With operations across 16 countries, it covers the entire value chain from exploration and production to marketing and distribution of end-user products. Its fuels and chemicals are sold in over 60 countries worldwide, making it a pioneer in the energy sector. Ensuring a seamless and robust transformation, an integration programme called Nakhla was launched in December 2018 to spearhead the formation of the company from nine core companies, namely Duqm Refinery and Petrochemical Industries Company; Oman Oil Company Exploration & Production; Oman Gas Company; Oman Oil Company; Oman Trading International; Orpic; OXEA; Salalah Liquefied Petroleum Gas; and Salalah Methanol Company. Today, it focuses on facilitating local and international private participation in the oil and gas and energy sectors to increase value for its shareholders and reap greater benefits for the nation.
Salik
Salik is one of the UAE's most prominent publicly listed companies and a true trailblazer in investor relations across the region. Since its IPO on the Dubai Financial Market, Salik has consistently set the standard for transparency, corporate disclosure, and meaningful engagement with the investment community, earning prestigious regional and international IR awards along the way. Their commitment to best-in-class governance and proactive investor communication makes them an ideal partner for MEIRA and a natural fit for the region's leading IR conference.
OQEP
OQEP was incorporated on 20 May 2009 and registered in the Sultanate of Oman as a limited liability company and was then converted to an SAOC on the Commercial Register on 15 July 2024. On October 28, 2024, OQEP successfully listed its shares, and become a public joint stock, Company. The Company’s core business activities include extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas, drilling of oil and natural gas wells, service activities incidental to the extraction of petroleum and natural gas (excluding surveying) and exploration and prospecting activities for oil or gas fields. The Company is Oman’s largest pure-play oil and gas exploration and production company. It is also one of the largest holders of oil and gas reserves in Oman, producing approximately 14% of Oman’s total oil, gas and condensate production in 2023. The mission of the Company is to safely and efficiently explore commercially viable oil and gas opportunities across its contract areas in a way that can be monetised efficiently to support the Company’s growth aspirations. The Company’s exploration programme is designed to drive reserves replenishment to support its future growth.
TECOM GROUP
TECOM Group has been developing strategic, sector-focused business districts across the emirate of Dubai since 1999. TECOM Group is well-positioned to continue playing an integral role in cementing Dubai’s status as a global business and talent hub.
The TECOM Group portfolio consists of 10 business districts catering to 6 vital knowledge-based economic sectors, including design, education, manufacturing, media, science, and technology. The Group provides a varied and tailor-made leasing portfolio – which includes offices, co-working spaces, warehouses and land – to over 12,200+ customers and more than 137,000+ professionals.
Sohar International
Sohar International is Oman’s fastest-growing bank, guided by a clear vision to become a world-leading Omani service company that helps customers, communities, and people prosper and grow. With a purpose to help people ‘win’ by delivering responsive banking for their ever-changing world, the bank offers innovative solutions across Commercial and Investment Banking, Wealth Management, Islamic Banking, and more. Operating with a strong digital-first approach and an expanding regional footprint—including presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—Sohar International is committed to driving value through strategic partnerships and a dynamic customer experience.
Euroland IR
Euroland IR has been assisting companies in improving their Investor Relations by providing Best Practice tools and outstanding 24/7 service for years. Rather than embracing an approach that settles for being a Jack of all trades, we believe in being the master of one.
In niching ourselves and focusing on improving the web-based IR communication of our customers, we are able to provide the most technologically advanced and user-friendly solutions in the industry. Our services are second to none.
Intuitive design enables comprehensive understanding of your equity story. It is the blueprint to our tools. Making them accessible and interactive encourages users to engage further with your financial history. This is how we engage investors.
Striving always to stay ahead of the curve, we work tirelessly to reinvent and improve the way you communicate with your investors and build relationships with your stakeholders.
Fanda
With an in-house team of 200+ experts and 25 years of experience, we provide full-service support in annual reporting, sustainability and ESG strategies and innovative communications tools and technologies.
IP Excellera
IP Excellera (https://ipexcellera.com/) advise many of the highest profile organizations in the region providing strategic counsel on Strategic Communications, Capital Markets and Investor Relations, Corporate Reporting, and ESG and Sustainability from offices in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Our team of 60 talented consultants are drawn from the world’s leading financial, government and academic institutions to offer our clients best-in-class advice so they can navigate risk, reputation and change.
We represent organizations in the public and private sectors and our portfolio of more than 100 corporate clients has a combined market value of over $3 trillion.
IP Excellera is part of the Excellera Advisory Group,( https://excelleragroup.com/) EMEA’s leading corporate affairs advisory group
S&P Global Market Intelligence
At S&P Global Market Intelligence, we understand the importance of accurate, deep, and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction. S&P Global Market Intelligence is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). We are the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity, and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.
ALMARAI
Founded in 1977, Almarai Company is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the region’s largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Almarai is ranked as the number one FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) brand in the MENA (Middle East & North Africa) region and is the market leader in most of its categories across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
After more than 40 years of sustainable growth, Almarai continues to provide nutritious and healthy products to consumers of all ages, with success derived from the bedrock principle of ‘Quality you can trust’. In addition to its high-quality dairy products, Almarai has diversified its product portfolio to include juices, bakery, poultry and infant formula under the brand names Almarai, L’usine, 7days and Alyoum. Meanwhile, the Company operates successful joint ventures with Chipita and PepsiCo.
As at 31st December 2020, Almarai’s paid up share capital amounted to SAR 10 billion, consisting of 1 billion fully paid and issued shares of SAR 10.00 each.
Vision:
To grow our leading position as the trusted choice for food and beverages in the region, delighting consumers with quality nutrition every day”
Mission:
To provide quality and nutritious food and beverages that enrich consumers’ lives every day.
Values:
Adaptable, Sharing, Passionate, Innovative, Respect, Excellence
Al RAMZ
Founded in 1998, Al Ramz is a UAE domiciled public joint stock company listed on the Dubai Financial Market and regulated by the UAE Capital Market Authority. Al Ramz is a premier financial institution providing a broad spectrum of services including asset management, corporate finance, brokerage, security margins, market making, liquidity providing, public offering management and financial research.
Since its inception, Al Ramz has played a prominent role in shaping the UAE’s financial markets. The firm has earned multiple awards and accolades such as the 2018 Banker Middle East, Best Broker - Middle East, as well as the 2018 Banker Middle East Best Market Maker - Middle East.
Edelman Smithfield
Edelman Smithfield is a global financial communications boutique specializing in the financial markets and strategic situations. With access to the resources of the world’s largest communications firm, Edelman, their 250 advisors operate in over 25 markets and 15 countries globally. In the Middle East, their 28 experts, including M&A specialists, are integrated within Edelman’s 150-strong team, with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh.
They help companies realize value through effective communications and engagement with investors and financial media. Their services include financial communications, investor relations advisory, shareholder activism support, M&A communications, IPOs, SPACs, spin-offs advisory, ESG consulting, and restructuring support.
Edelman Smithfield works with some of the world's most high-profile and influential financial brands in asset management, banking, insurance, private equity, venture capital, real estate, crypto, and fintech. Their purpose is to help clients solve complex issues, build trust, and enhance valuation.
GCC BDI
𝗚𝗖𝗖 𝗕𝗗𝗜 is supported by nine leading regional corporations and professional services firms who serve as its strategic partners: First Abu Dhabi Bank, National Bank of Bahrain, Oman Investment Authority, SABIC, Saudi Aramco, Allen & Overy, Heidrick & Struggles, McKinsey & Company, and PwC.
Since its founding in 2007, 𝗚𝗖𝗖 𝗕𝗗𝗜 has delivered over 600 programmes and forums to top-tier companies across the Gulf and today comprises more than 4500 members. It aims to enhance board member capabilities, create a strong regional network of board members, and disseminate high-quality corporate governance knowledge.
OQ Base Industries (OQBI)
OQ Base Industries (OQBI) is Oman’s only integrated producer of methanol, ammonia, and LPG products, located in the Dhofar region.
Our agile and compact facility in the Salalah Free Zone, is designed to be flexible and responsive, enabling us to quickly adapt to market demands and consistently meet the needs of our clients, both locally and globally.
Equipped with advanced infrastructure and technical expertise, we deliver reliable, high-quality products for critical and innovative applications, from consumer product manufacturing to alternative fuel production. This operational excellence highlights our ability to efficiently transform resources into valuable products
Abraj Energy Services S.A.O.G (Abraj)
Abraj Energy Services S.A.O.G (Abraj) is Oman’s integrated energy company. Established in 2006, Abraj has grown exponentially to become Oman’s leading drilling company with one of the youngest and most advanced drilling fleets in the GCC. The company has successfully diversified its service offerings in innovative drilling and well services operations and integrated project management services. Abraj benefits from long-term contracts with leading national and international exploration and production companies.
Abraj has successfully leveraged years of experience and made targeted investments to deliver comprehensive engineering solutions to provide best-in-class services to a local and international client base. Abraj was the first MENA-based company to launch integrated fracking services, pioneering the development of unconventional deep tight gas wells.
Abraj has forged a robust network of suppliers, enabling adoption of advanced technologies, at optimal cost, across its portfolio. Leveraging its talented workforce across activities, ensuring the highest levels of safety and efficiency across its operations.
BNY MELLON
We provide Depositary Receipt (DR) services to the global capital markets, delivering customized and market-driven solutions for issuers, brokers and investors. We are a pioneer in the DR market and our execution and expertise have helped us achieve a leadership position in the industry. We offer a full range of buy side and sell side services to help facilitate financing in the global capital markets via DRs including, local custody arrangements, issuances and cancellation and structuring corporate actions.
BNY Mellon Depositary Receipts is independent from the influence of investment banking, trading, and research, allowing us to support our DR clients’ access to a wider range of market opportunities. We have specialists dedicated to helping issuers fully realize market access with investor relations and ESG advisory solutions, Market Connect services and analytical solutions.
BSF
BSF is a Saudi Arabian Joint Stock Company established by Royal Decree No. M/23 dated June 1977 Their Mission is to become the most modern, innovative and experience focused bank in the region.
Notified
Notified is the only technology partner dedicated to both investor relations and public relations professionals, helping organisations control and amplify their corporate narratives. Its fully integrated PR and IR platforms streamline every step—whether it’s reaching the right media, distributing press releases, measuring impact, designing new IR websites, managing investor days, earnings releases, or regulatory filings. Bridging both worlds, GlobeNewswire, part of Notified, is one of the world’s largest and most trusted newswire distribution networks, serving leading organisations for over 30 years. Together, they empower communicators to inform a better world.
SAGER Investor Relations
Founded in Riyadh in 2015, Sager IR is Saudi Arabia’s first homegrown investor relations advisory firm, offering a holistic range of IR services to listed companies and those preparing to go public in the Kingdom. Sager IR stands out for its tailor-made solutions designed to help companies establish, enhance and institutionalise their IR departments, whilst also supporting pre-IPO setup.
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