The global economic crisis has placed a greater importance on the need for strong corporate governance, internal auditing and risk management procedures. Sound corporate governance is a crucial factor in sustaining economic growth, and as conditions change, so too must risk management priorities.
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Michael Kerr, Regional Managing Partner, Dentons, on moving forward and new opportunities: Viewpoint from The Report: Dubai 2015
In 2011 the Dubai government released Dubai Urban Plan 2020, setting out its objectives for the emirate’s urban environment. Key themes include sustainability, integrated land use planning, transport networks and affordable housing for all. Since this time, two important events have taken place: the announcement in 2013 that Dubai will host Expo 2020 and signs of a...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, CEO, wasl Asset Management Group: Interview from The Report: Dubai 2015
What impact do you see the recently announced government incentive to encourage more private investment in the hospitality sector having on the city in the medium term?
Interviews & Viewpoints | Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman, Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation; and President, Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA): Interview from The Report: Dubai 2015
In which areas will the local maritime industry face the biggest challenges in terms of human capital?
Interviews & Viewpoints | Adnan Chilwan, CEO, Dubai Islamic Bank: Interview from The Report: Dubai 2015
How will the unification of economic programmes under the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) affect local Islamic banks?
Interviews & Viewpoints | Peter Baltussen, CEO, Commercial Bank of Dubai: Interview from The Report: Dubai 2015
How could external and internal risk factors affect Dubai's lending performance in 2014-15?