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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“A zeitgeist shift”: SEC Newgate research reveals insights into the changing nature of ESG
by salehThe 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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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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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 …
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Summary: The UAE is a leader in the GCC for ESG reporting, which is in line with the country’s ambition to become a sustainable finance hub for the region. The …
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Large Swiss companies and financial institutions will come under the purview of a new legislation passed by the government that obliges them to disclose climate-related risks, according to media reports.The …
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PR agencies chart path to ESG reporting with stronger sustainability commitments
Grasping the significance and growing urgency of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance, PR firms in the region are taking the first steps on a sustainable path to lessen environmental …