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Cibafi, World Bank launch corporate governance reportThe General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI) and The World Bank have launched their first joint publication titled “Corporate Governance Practices in Islamic Banks 2017” in Manama, Bahrain during the 5th More… |
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Board composition ‘vital for businesses’Board composition and selection rank high as key priorities in the corporate governance choices faced by businesses. This was highlighted during the GCC Board Directors Institute (BDI) workshop held in Bahrain in partnership with More… |
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Kuwait regulator extends corporate governance deadlineKuwait's market watchdog has extended by 18 months a year-end deadline for listed companies to comply with new corporate governance rules after realising that some firms would have struggled to be ready on time. The Capital Ma More… |
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Deloitte launches corporate governance centreDeloitte, a leading professional services firm, recently launched the Deloitte Middle East Center for Corporate Governance in Dubai to address the growing regulations surrounding corporate governance. The center will support organ More… |
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Corp governance 'vital for company wellbeing'Good corporate governance is vital to the long-term wellbeing of a company as it means strong management, a happy workforce, confident shareholders and robust financial health, said a senior oil industry official. Majid Jafar, the More… |
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CEO succession ‘not well planned by board’Sixty-seven per cent of chief executive officers (CEOs) in the Middle East do not believe that CEO succession planning is effectively addressed by the board, a report said. More than 90 per cent of global directors agree that the More… |
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CFO meet on corporate governance in BahrainBahrain’s leading chief financial officers (CFOs) recently gathered at an event to discuss corporate governance challenges currently facing the CFO, encourage networking and exchange experiences. Learning from peers is key t More… |
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Alba wins praise for corporate governanceAluminium Bahrain (Alba) said it had been selected amongst seven regional companies to be included in a landmark report on corporate good practices in accountability and transparency in the Gulf, and was also praised for its position on ethics, More… |
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More women in boardrooms soughtDiversity in boardrooms through a greater presence of women is essential for improving the quality of corporate governance in the region, said global industry experts at the ongoing third 'Arab Women Leadership Forum' in Dubai. More… |
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GCC institute planning roadshowThe first member roadshow of the GCC Board Directors Institute (BDI) will be held on May 30 in Bahrain under the theme 'Celebrating Five Years of Corporate Governance Excellence in the GCC'. The roadshow will feature a keynote addres More… |
