While some hail AI as a tool to fight climate change, increase efficiency and boost productivity, others are not so optimistic. Surveys show that people are concerned about AI’s unrestrained …
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GovernanceLatest News
MoEc signs MoU with SCA and Economic Security of Dubai to enhance oversight of auditing profession
The Ministry of Economy (MoEc) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and the Economic Security Center of Dubai to enhance oversight and …
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GovernanceLatest News
GCC BDI, Nesma & Partners enter partnership to boost corporate governance in MENA businesses
The GCC Board Directors Institute (GCC BDI), a not-for-profit organisation for board directors, has announced the signing of a three-year partnership agreement with Nesma & Partners Contracting Company Ltd. (N&P), …
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GovernanceLatest News
Dubai Future Fellowship Program workshop explores solutions for the challenges of tomorrow
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) hosted a workshop to explore how to inspire the private sector to find creative solutions to challenges facing local industries and transform them into opportunities as …
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DevelopingEnvironmentGovernance
“A zeitgeist shift”: SEC Newgate research reveals insights into the changing nature of ESG
The recently published third annual ESG Monitor from SEC Newgate has revealed what Financial Times’s Gillian Tett called an “astonishing zeitgeist shift.” The survey showed that people’s expectations of company actions have …
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Forbes Middle East has revealed its inaugural list of sustainability leaders, spotlighting the Middle East’s biggest players making the most impactful commitments and forward steps toward sustainable business goals. The …
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Governance
Mashreq Announces Appointment of Faisal Mohammed AlShimmari as the Head of ESG and Corporate Strategy
Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has announced the appointment of a senior Emirati, Faisal Mohammed AlShimmari as Head of ESG & Corporate Strategy. In …
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Conares, the second largest private steel manufacturer in the UAE, has demonstrated its dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives by making significant progress. Strengthening its commitment to sustainability, …
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GovernanceLatest News
Dubai Centre for Family Businesses issues new Governance Guidelines for family-owned companies
Following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to develop an integrated system that …