​​International standards are the standards set by international institutions specialized in various fields for the purpose of developing a package of high quality, understandable and applicable standards that will assist the participants and the users of this field.
Many countries of the world adopted these standards and some countries even abandoned their local standards to adopt the international standards considering their importance in the era of globalization.

Examples of international standards and frameworks:​​

•  IOSCO: Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation
•  IOSCO: Methodology for Assessing Implementation
•  OECD: Principles of Corporate Governance (Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development)
•  Basel: Enhancing Corporate Governance for Banking Organisations
•  Basel III: International Framework for Liquidity Risk Measurement, Standards and Monitoring
•  Definition of ISIN

• ​​Web link:  Qatar IFRS Profile

This link provides direct access to the official IFRS Foundation profile for Qatar, outlining the country’s adoption of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS S1 and IFRS S2). It highlights the regulatory framework established by َ Qatar Financial Sector Regulators (QFMA, QCB, and QFCRA), and confirms Qatar’s position among the early adopters of global sustainability standards. Listed companies and external auditors should consult this profile to understand the jurisdictional requirements for compliance.​

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