Abu Dhabi and Dubai real estate markets among most improved in the world in terms of transparency
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Sharjah Prize in Public Finance increases award categories to 17 for 2nd edition
The move to expand the number of categories followed a surge in the turnout for participation
Abu Dhabi
ADGM publishes whistleblowing guidelines in a bid to boost transparency
The guidelines are applicable for all ADGM-registered entities
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Creating accountability: Why chartered accountants are instrumental to ESG success
Given the infancy of ESG auditing, chartered accountants can help bring much-needed clarity to investors, employees, customers and other interested parties
Debt Management Office
Dubai to boost financial sustainability, transparency, investor confidence with new Debt Management Office
The Debt Management Office established by the Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will be tasked with meeting the government’s financing requirements and managing the sovereign debt portfolio
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Six guiding principles to develop sustainable real estate markets in the Middle East: PwC report
Despite economic measures and incentives launched by Middle East governments, there is a need to improve real estate fundamentals such as legislative and regulatory frameworks to achieve long-term sustainability, experts said
Abu Dhabi
Efficacy and responsiveness of a regulatory framework is key to the survival of financially distressed firms
The UAE has made significant progress in its commitment to raising corporate governance practice, enhancing the regulatory environment with laws, guidelines and decrees, and advocating accountability and sustainability across its industries
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GCC boards need to focus on diversity, transparency and independence
In the GCC, countries are under increasing pressure to align their companies’ governance practices with what are considered best practices in other regions
