The paper you are referring to is likely the book/thesis titled "
The Qatar Corporate Governance Code (the "Qatar Code") was issued in 2016 and applies to all listed companies in Qatar. Key similarities and differences between the Kuwait Code and the Qatar Code include: The paper you are referring to is likely
| Jurisdiction | Primary Code / Authority | Key Features / Philosophy | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Kuwait | Code of Corporate Governance for Listed Companies (issued by CMA Kuwait, most recent version 2023-2024) | Heavily Sharia-compliant (Article 1-4), strong state influence, family-owned conglomerates. Focus on board composition, related-party transactions. | | United Kingdom | UK Corporate Governance Code (FRC, 2024 edition) | "Comply or Explain" model. Emphasis on board effectiveness, audit/risk management, shareholder rights, and corporate culture. | | Saudi Arabia | Corporate Governance Regulations (CMA Saudi Arabia, 2017, amended) | Sharia-based (Islamic law), aligns with Vision 2030. Focus on BOD independence, remuneration disclosure, and audit committees. | | Qatar | Corporate Governance Code for Companies Listed on the Main Market (Qatar Financial Markets Authority, 2016, updated) | Hybrid model: civil law + Sharia. Emphasis on disclosure, board responsibilities, and protection of minority shareholders. | Fetch and list direct links to the official
| Principle | UK | Saudi | Qatar | Kuwait | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Rights of Shareholders | Excellent | Moderate | Good | Moderate (Minority weak) | | Equitable Treatment | High | Moderate | High | Low-to-Moderate | | Role of Stakeholders | High | Low | Medium | Very Low (Labor rights not integrated) | | Disclosure & Transparency| High | High | High | Medium | | Board Responsibilities | High | High | High | Medium-High | or Produce a full 2
Qatar’s Corporate Governance Code (QCA Code) applies to all listed companies and is monitored by the Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) and Qatar Stock Exchange.
