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MSX Sustainability Forum 2026 held at Port of Salalah
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MSX Sustainability Forum 2026 held at Port of Salalah

From Times of Oman · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Muscat Stock Exchange organized a Sustainability Forum 2026 in Salalah, bringing together listed companies and government entities.
  • The forum aimed to enhance dialogue on best practices in disclosure, sustainability, corporate governance, and investor relations.
  • Recommendations included upgrading sustainability disclosures, aligning with international standards, and encouraging analytical coverage to boost share pricing and attract investors.

The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) hosted its Sustainability Forum 2026 at the Port of Salalah, gathering listed companies, government bodies, and stakeholders. The event focused on fostering discussions and sharing expertise in crucial areas like disclosure, sustainability, corporate governance, and investor relations.

MSX believes that establishing the principles of transparency and corporate responsibility is fundamental pillar in shaping a sustainable investment environment and consolidating confidence in the capital market, in addition to enhancing investor relations practices and supporting research and analysis coverage of listed companies.

— Haitham bin Salim Al SalmiCEO of MSX, explaining the importance of transparency and corporate responsibility.

Haitham bin Salim Al Salmi, CEO of MSX, emphasized the exchange's commitment to transparency and corporate responsibility as foundational elements for a sustainable investment environment. He highlighted their importance in building capital market confidence, improving investor relations, and supporting research on listed companies.

Mohammed bin Aufait Al Mashani, CEO of Corporate Affairs at the Port of Salalah, stated that the port's hosting of the forum underscores its dedication to sustainability practices and advancing disclosure and governance standards in line with global benchmarks. He noted that sustainability is now a key driver of growth, with the port actively integrating these principles into its operations to boost efficiency and ESG responsibility.

The port's hosting of the forum reflects its commitment to supporting sustainability practices and developing disclosure and governance practices in line with the best international standards.

— Mohammed bin Aufait Al MashaniCEO of Corporate Affairs at the Port of Salalah, on the significance of hosting the event.

The forum concluded with participants offering recommendations to improve the quality of sustainability disclosures, noting that listed companies have achieved full compliance. They also stressed the need for companies to align with the Financial Services Authority's directives on international sustainability standards and to leverage digital platforms for better disclosure and investor communication. Furthermore, the recommendations called for encouraging analytical coverage and financial research to promote fair share pricing and attract diverse investors.

sustainability has become a fundamental pillar for achieving growth.

— Mohammed bin Aufait Al MashaniCEO of Corporate Affairs at the Port of Salalah, discussing the role of sustainability in business.
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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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