Last November, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Economy published Ministerial Resolution No. 518. This is the latest effort by UAE and the two stock exchanges -- the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Dubai Financial Market -- to strengthen corporate governance practices in the UAE.
Among the changes are the requirement that at least 1/3 of directors be independent and a requirement that the chairman not hold a dual position as chairman and managing director.
Resolution 518 also requires stepped up internal controls. For example, companies must now create internal audit departments which report directly to the board.
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