Thursday, June 29, 2006

MoU aims to promote reform and corporate governance


The Ministry of Economy and Hawkamah the Institute for Corporate Governance (HICG) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote corporate reform and improve upon corporate governance in commercial and financial activities in the UAE's public and private sectors.

The MoU, signed by Minister of Economy Shaikha Lubna Al Qasimi and the Executive Director of HICG, Dr Nasser Saidi, will develop modern regulatory frameworks with respect to corporate governance for capital markets in the UAE in line with international best practices.

Better standards

Emphasising the importance of advocating corporate governance, Saidi said it will help to develop national legal and regulatory frameworks in the UAE with respect to corporate governance and best financial reporting standards.

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