ADX launches updated Investor Relations Guide; fines for baseline breaches

The exchange’s expanded manual sets six baseline IR duties for Market and Growth Market issuers and adds annual recognition — plus warnings or listing-fee fines for non-compliance.

28 September 2026

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange said on 28 September 2026 that it has launched an updated Investor Relations Guide for boards and management, according to the Emirates News Agency. The guide applies to companies listed on the Market and Growth Market and sets six baseline operational requirements. Issuers that miss those baselines face formal warnings or fines added to annual listing renewal fees, with amounts set by exchange management.

• Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange launched an updated Investor Relations Guide on 28 September 2026, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM).
• ADX said the guide applies to all companies listed on the Market and Growth Market and sets six baseline duties, including a dedicated IR officer, an IR webpage, investor presentations, timely material disclosure, and periodic and annual reports.
• ADX said the manual also outlines 12 practical IR areas such as equity storytelling, earnings calls, crisis handling, ESG reporting, regulation and the IPO process.
• ADX said issuers that miss the baseline rules face formal warnings or fines added to annual listing renewal fees, with amounts set by exchange management, and top performers will be recognised each year.
• ADX Group chief executive Abdulla Salem Al Nuaimi said the guide is a practical playbook as Abu Dhabi’s markets attract more international capital, and ADX said it is in talks on a UAE National Investor Relations Program.

According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) said on 28 September 2026 that it has launched an updated and expanded Investor Relations Guide, a practical manual for boards and management teams aimed at moving issuers from baseline disclosure compliance toward strategic investor engagement.

ADX said the guide applies to all companies listed on the Market and Growth Market and sets six baseline operational requirements, including appointing a dedicated investor relations officer, maintaining an IR webpage, publishing investor presentations, disclosing material information on time under listing rules, and delivering periodic and annual reports. Beyond those baselines, the manual outlines 12 practical IR areas such as equity storytelling, earnings calls, crisis handling, ESG reporting, regulation, and the IPO process. Issuers that miss the baseline rules face formal warnings or fines added to annual listing renewal fees, with amounts set by exchange management; top performers will be recognised each year.

Group Chief Executive Officer Abdulla Salem Al Nuaimi said Abu Dhabi’s capital markets are attracting more international capital and that the guide gives issuers a practical playbook to unlock long-term value. ADX also said it is in talks with partners on a UAE National Investor Relations Program to develop Emirati IR professionals. The guide is available via adx.ae.