The GCC Financial Markets Committee has announced the GCC Unified Investor Number (GCC-NIN) initiative, a regional framework intended to support greater connectivity and interoperability across GCC capital markets.
The initiative establishes a common investor reference identifier for investors across GCC countries, supporting greater consistency in investor identification across regional capital markets.
The GCC-NIN is designed to provide greater consistency in investor identification across member markets and reduce duplication in investor registration and identification procedures.
The framework supports the future development of regional custody, settlement, and asset servicing capabilities while remaining aligned with the regulatory and legal requirements of each GCC jurisdiction.
Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Bourse, said that the GCC Unified Investor Number represents an important step in efforts to enhance coordination among GCC capital markets and improve the efficiency of market infrastructure across the region.
Al Khalifa noted that Bahrain Bourse supports initiatives that strengthen connectivity between markets, facilitate investor access, and contribute to a more efficient cross-border investment environment.
The project reflects the collective efforts of GCC market institutions to support the development of accessible and competitive capital markets.
The GCC-NIN is expected to be introduced during 2026 and will serve as a common reference framework for investor identification across participating markets.
By establishing a standardized approach, the initiative simplifies certain operational processes and supports greater alignment among market infrastructure institutions in the region.
The Committee stated that the initiative reflects continued cooperation among GCC exchanges and market infrastructure organizations.
The project improves operational efficiency, enhances investor accessibility, and supports broader efforts aimed at strengthening financial market integration across GCC countries.
The GCC Financial Markets Committee comprises representatives from leading stock exchanges and market infrastructure institutions across the region.
The Committee works to support the growth and development of GCC capital markets through cooperation, knowledge sharing, and initiatives that encourage greater cross-border participation.
