This website uses cookies in order to offer you the most relevant information. Please accept cookies for optimal performance. Find out more

Issue -9-

BEING AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR ON A SUBSIDIARY OF A STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISE

Sean O’Hare

As an Independent Director on a state-owned enterprise there are some important differences from publicly listed companies, not least that there is one shareholder rather than the multitude of shareholders in the listed environment.

BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES: TRENDS AND INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICES

Sara Sultan Balbuena and Hans Christiansen

State-owned enterprises (SOEs) are an essential element in the international economic architecture. Across the OECD area and in emerging economies they continue to dominate certain segments of the economy that matter greatly for the downstream competitive

THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE EXPERIENCE UNDER THE EGYPTIAN PUBLIC BUSINESS SECTOR REFORM PROGRAM

Mohamed Samy Hassouna

This article addresses the efforts to introduce corporate governance in the PBS companies as part of the “corporatization” and administrative reform of SOEs in general.

INTERVIEW WITH FRANK DANGEARD

Frank Dangeard

What is it like being an independent director on the board of a state-owned enterprise? Frank Dangeard is someone who knows.

IF A $2 TRILLION SAUDI ARAMCO GOES PUBLIC, WILL IT WITHSTAND OUTSIDER SCRUTINY?

Simon C.Y. Wong

The Saudi Arabian government’s potential plan to take the oil giant Saudi Aramco public has generated considerable excitement as well as concern.

SETTING THE TONE FOR LISTING GCC STATE OWNED ENTERPRISES – AN ASSET MANAGER’S PERSPECTIVE

Tarek Fadlallah

A State Owned Enterprise (SOE) is a business that is wholly, or partially, owned by a government. Although SOEs are ostensibly commercial organisations, they are often managed with a broader mandate to help develop economies, provide essential services an

SOE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION IN ASIA

Dr. Hanjun Park

It is well-known that state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have been a primary driving force to promote national economic growth in many countries in Asian region.

THE ROAD TO PRIVATIZATION: BRAZIL EXPERIENCE

Emilio Carazzai

This article explores the privatization programs implemented by Brazil’s governments since 1990.

UK GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS

ARTICLE BY PETER MONTAGNON

Government ownership of businesses always involves some risk of conflict of interest. Either the politicians that control the business may push decisions that benefit them personally or serve short term political interests at the expense of the broader co

Testimonials

The certified Board Secretaries Workshop provided by Hawkamah and Dubai Financial Market is an essential course for learning corporate governance, scope and responsibilities of the board secretary and understanding the governance and disclosure requirements of the Dubai Financial Market and the Securities and Commodities Authority. It is a practical course which combined recent best practices and key learning lessons. I would highly recommend it for people involved in corporate governance and in particular in a listed company.

Omran Al Zamani - Senior Legal Counsel - Dana Gas PJSC
Great program! Very well done and very useful information delivered in an excellent manner. The workshop was very inspirational, energizing, bringing lots of ideas, with both substantial and in-depth knowledge together with case studies. Well-balanced composition of participants, which contributed to interesting and focused discussions and exchanges. I would highly recommend it to anyone that is interested in improving their proficiency and core competencies.

Hassan Murad Agha - Group Head of Compliance & Internal Control - Gulf General Investment Co. (PSC)
All companies should promote their boards, executive managers or staffs who have board responsibilities for subsidiary companies to attend corporate governance training. Hawkamah provides the ability for people and companies in the GCC to upskill in the area of corporate governance and directorship through a comprehensive programme teaching international best practice which has been tailored to regional specific governance issues.

Alastair Mulligan - VP Asset Management - National Central Cooling Company PJSC (TABREED)
I am truly honored to attain this certification and I recommend the Compliance Heads of all DFM listed companies to participate and achieve this certification.

Nabeel Mirza - Senior Director & MLRO - Compliance - GFH Financial Group B.S.C.
The workshop has added a level of professionalism to my practice. It addressed and discussed the right concepts to promote better governance and effective support for business in line with rules and procedures.

Osama Issaq Al Haj - Head of Legal & Board Secretary - Dubai Islamic Bank
A very interesting and informative course which has helped me to adapt my Board Secretary knowledge further to my role as Company Secretary.

Hamad Al Hosani - Group Company Secretary - Emirates NDB Bank
Anyone who wants to enter the world of boards and governance; this is your passport.

Jehad A. Kazim - Director - Legal Services Dubai Chamber
The Directors Development Program was one of the most beneficial programs I attend during my career life. The strength of the program comes from the way it was structured as each part covered very important aspects of the required management role.

Nada Ishaq Abdul Karim - Manager - The Secretary of The Board of Directors - Bahrain Islamic Bank BSC
The DDP offered by the Hawkamah Institute is an excellent course to prepare directors to understand and fulfil their obligations properly as members of the board. I have benefitted immensely from this program and have started to implement some of the best practices taught on the boards that I am involved in.

Amir Arab - Director - Havenvest Private Equity Middle East Limited
The Director Development Program is great way to gain insight and improved understanding in areas such as corporate governance and board functionality. I would highly recommend the program as a foundational step before they begin their board experience.

Bindu Ann Joseph - Chief Operating Officer - 3W Networks

Latest tweets

@Hawkamah

في إطار الجهود الحثيثة الداعمة لأهداف التنمية المستدامة في دولة الإمارات 2030 وخطة دبي الاستراتيجية . يشرف معهد حوك… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…