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Thursday May 18th, 2023
يحتفل معهد “حوكمة” ، المعهد الرائد في مجال الحوكمة ، بعام آخر من الإنجازات البارزة في تشكيل حوكمة الشركات في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا. مع أكثر من 100 عام من الخبرة في عضوية المجلس الاستشاري وأكثر من 30 شراكة وشراكة دولية ، كانت “حوكمة” قوة حاسمة في دفع حوكمة أفضل للأعمال والمنطقة لما يقرب من عقدين من الزمن.تأسست على مبدأ أن الحوكمة الرشيدة هي مفتاح الأعمال المستدامة والناجحة ، وقد جمعت “حوكمة” قادة وخبراء من جميع أنحاء العالم لتعزيز أطر وممارسات حوكمة الشركات في المنطقة من خلال العمل مع المنظمين والمؤسسات الدولية.وقال الدكتور أحمد بن حسن آل الشيخ ، رئيس معهد حوكمة للحوكمة: “نحن فخورون برحلتنا والتأثير الذي تركناه على مدى السنوات الـ 17 الماضية في تشكيل ثقافة الحكم الرشيد في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا. “. نظل مكرسين لتعزيز النمو الاقتصادي المستدام من خلال ممارسات حوكمة الشركات القوية ، ونتطلع إلى مواصلة هذه الرحلة مع شركائنا وأصحاب المصلحة “.بصفتها مركز المعرفة الرائد في مجال حوكمة الشركات في المنطقة ، تقدم “حوكمة” الخبرة من خلال برامج التدريب والخدمات الاستشارية وتجلب خبراء دوليين لتنمية مشهد الحوكمة. تأسست في المنطقة من أجل المنطقة وتعمل على دعم أجندة دبي والإمارات العربية المتحدة ، وهو أمر بالغ الأهمية لجذب الاستثمار لضمان التنمية المالية والاقتصادية للمنطقة. ساعدت المنظمة في زيادة الوعي بأهمية حوكمة الشركات ، وزيادة الشركات التي تتبنى أفضل الممارسات. كان المعهد في طليعة تنمية ثقافة الحوكمة في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة ، من زيادة الوعي والاهتمام المبكر لتمهيد الطريق لإدارة المخاطر وحوكمة التقنيات المتقدمة المستقبلية.قامت مؤسسة حوكمة بتدريب مديري الشركات وأعضاء مجلس الإدارة والموظفين في أكثر من 15 دولة ، مما ساعدهم على تحسين ممارسات الحوكمة لديهم ، ونشر تقارير واسعة وموثوقة تسلط الضوء على أهمية حوكمة الشركات. وقد اعتمد المعهد بالفعل 190 أمين سر مجلس إدارة و 170 مديرًا معتمدًا ، مما يدل على التزامه بتحسين ممارسات حوكمة الشركات الإقليمية.مع استمرار المنطقة في سعيها لتحسين ممارسات الحوكمة ، تظل حوكمة ملتزمة بقيادة الطريق نحو تحقيق التنمية الاقتصادية والمستدامة من خلال تعزيز مبادئ الحكم الرشيد والقيادة والمساءلة.
«حوكمة» يحتفل بـ 17 عاماً من النجاحات
Hawkamah celebrates a new milestone in corporate governance in the Middle East and North Africa
Monday May 15th, 2023
Good governance-focused companies in the MENA region are more likely to attract investment.Corporate Governance gains traction regionally with 190 Board Secretaries and 170 Directors certified by HawkamahHawkamah, the Institute for Governance, has announced that it has achieved a new milestone in corporate governance in the Middle East as companies in the region embrace good corporate governance to attract more investment The institute has now certified 190 Board Secretaries and 170 Certified Directors, demonstrating its commitment to improving regional corporate governance practices. Corporate governance is globally recognised as critical to business success and sustainability. Studies show that companies with strong corporate governance practices are 29% more efficient at generating profits and are more attractive to investors due to better stock market performance and returns. Hawkamah's certification programs, including the Director Development Programme and the Company Board Secretary Workshop, are vital in advancing regional corporate governance practices and promoting transparency, accountability, and responsible business practices. Dr Ashraf Gamal El Din, Chief Executive Officer of Hawkamah Institute for Governance, said: "We are proud of the progress we have made in certifying Board Secretaries and Directors in the region. This achievement reflects the growing recognition of the importance of corporate governance and the demand for high-quality training and certification programs for board members and professionals."Hawkamah also recognises the importance of board diversity for business longevity, believing that a diverse board leads to better decision-making and outcomes. In addition, the organisation encourages companies to adopt diverse board structures and offers training to enhance the board's skills in this regard. "Board diversity is key to sustainability, as it brings value and fresh perspective to organisations across the MENA region, helping them to prosper and contribute to the economic growth of the region," said Dr Ashraf Gamal El Din.Since 2006, Hawkamah has been at the forefront of shaping good governance in the region, advising regional governments, companies and boardrooms and providing training and certification programs for board members and senior executives. In 2017, Dubai Financial Market (DFM) mandated the Hawkamah Certified Board Secretary Workshop for all DFM listed companies. The institute's certifications are recognised and respected throughout the Middle East and beyond, representing a rigorous standard of knowledge and expertise in corporate governance.
Friday May 19th, 2023
New milestone in corporate governance
Hawkamah, the Institute for Governance, has announced that it has achieved a new milestone in corporate governance in the Middle East as companies in the region embrace good corporate governance to attract more investment. The institute has now certified 190 Board Secretaries and 170 Certified Directors, demonstrating its commitment to improving regional corporate governance practices. Corporate governance is globally recognised as critical to business success and sustainability. Studies show that companies with strong corporate governance practices are 29% more efficient at generating profits and are more attractive to investors due to better stock market performance and returns. Hawkamah’s certification programmes, including the Director Development Programme and the Company Board Secretary Workshop, are vital in advancing regional corporate governance practices and promoting transparency, accountability, and responsible business practices.Dr Ashraf Gamal El Din, Chief Executive Officer of Hawkamah Institute for Governance, said: “We are proud of the progress we have made in certifying Board Secretaries and Directors in the region. This achievement reflects the growing recognition of the importance of corporate governance and the demand for high-quality training and certification programs for board members and professionals.”Hawkamah also recognises the importance of board diversity for business longevity, believing that a diverse board leads to better decision-making and outcomes. In addition, the organisation encourages companies to adopt diverse board structures and offers training to enhance the board’s skills in this regard.“Board diversity is key to sustainability, as it brings value and fresh perspective to organisations across the MENA region, helping them to prosper and contribute to the economic growth of the region,” said Dr Ashraf Gamal El Din.
Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance celebrates 17 years of excellence
Hawkamah, the leading institute for governance, celebrates another year of outstanding achievements in shaping corporate governance throughout the MENA. With over 100 years of advisory board members' experience and over 30 international strategic partnerships and associations, Hawkamah has been a pivotal force in driving better governance for companies and the region for almost two decades.Founded on the principle that good governance is key to sustainable and successful businesses, Hawkamah has gathered leaders and experts worldwide to promote corporate governance frameworks and practices in the region through working with regulators and international institutions. Dr Ahmad Bin Hassan Al Sheikh, chairman of Hawkamah Institute for Governance, said: "We are proud of our journey and the impact we have had over the past 17 years in shaping a culture of good governance in the Middle East and North Africa. We remain dedicated to promoting sustainable economic growth through strong corporate governance practices, and we look forward to continuing this journey with our partners and stakeholders."Hawkamah, being the leading corporate governance knowledge hub of the region, is offering its expertise through training programs, advisory services and bringing international experts to grow the governance landscape. It was founded in the region for the region and works to support the agenda of Dubai and the UAE, which is essential for attracting investment to ensure the financial and economic development of the region. The organisation has helped raise awareness of the importance of corporate governance, increasing businesses adopting best practices. The institute has been at the forefront of growing a culture of governance in the UAE, from generating early awareness and interest to paving the way for risk management and governance of future advanced technologies.Hawkamah has trained corporate directors, board members and employees from over 15 countries, helping them improve their governance practices and has published extensive, reliable reports highlighting the importance of corporate governance. The institute has now certified 190 board secretaries and 170 certified directors, demonstrating its commitment to improving regional corporate governance practices.
Wednesday May 17th, 2023
Hawkamah celebrates a new milestone in corporate governance in MENA
Since 2006, Hawkamah has been at the forefront of shaping good governance in the region, advising regional governments, companies and boardrooms and providing training and certification programs for board members and senior executives. Hawkamah, the Institute for Governance, has announced that it has achieved a new milestone in corporate governance in the Middle East as companies in the region embrace good corporate governance to attract more investment. The institute has now certified 190 board secretaries and 170 certified directors, demonstrating its commitment to improving regional corporate governance practices.Dr Ashraf Gamal El Din, Chief Executive Officer of Hawkamah Institute for Governance, said: "We are proud of the progress we have made in certifying Board Secretaries and Directors in the region. This achievement reflects the growing recognition of the importance of corporate governance and the demand for high-quality training and certification programs for board members and professionals."Corporate governance is globally recognised as critical to business success and sustainability. Studies show that companies with strong governance practices are 29% more efficient at generating profits and are more attractive to investors due to better stock market performance and returns. Hawkamah's certification programs, including the Director Development Programme and the Company Board Secretary Workshop, are vital in advancing regional corporate governance practices and promoting transparency, accountability, and responsible business practices.Dr Ashraf Gamal El Din also highlighted the importance of diversity, he said: "Board diversity is key to sustainability, as it brings value and fresh perspective to organisations across the MENA region, helping them to prosper and contribute to the economic growth of the region.” In 2017, Dubai Financial Market (DFM) mandated the Hawkamah Certified Board Secretary Workshop for all DFM listed companies. The institute's certifications are recognised and respected throughout the Middle East and beyond, representing a rigorous standard of knowledge and expertise in corporate governance.