The paper you are referring to is likely the book/thesis titled "
Qatar’s QFMA uses blockchain for shareholder voting transparency. Kuwait still relies on manual proxies. Digitizing AGMs would close the transparency gap. The paper you are referring to is likely
Qatar offers the most instructive contrast. The Qatar Financial Markets Authority code is lean, pragmatic, and unusually strict on conflict of interest . Doha mandates that any transaction between a listed company and a major shareholder must be approved by the general assembly without that shareholder’s vote. Qatar offers the most instructive contrast
Qatar’s governance framework, overseen by the Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), shares many similarities with Kuwait. Both nations prioritize the protection of shareholder rights and the importance of internal audit functions. Qatar has made significant strides in digitalizing disclosure processes. A key difference lies in the specific requirements for board committee structures, where Qatar often mandates more frequent reporting cycles than the standard quarterly requirements seen in Kuwait. Qatar’s governance framework
: Several previously "guiding" articles became mandatory in 2024, such as requirements for internal audit units and mandatory board training.
High transparency. Quarterly reports required. Insufficient disclosure leads to FRC investigations and public reprimands.