Regional and international experts on corporate governance gathered here today to review the progress in reforming corporate governance frameworks in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries and to discuss ways to speed up their implementation process in the region. This two-day regionally-focused annual Conference organized by the Hawkamah Institute of Corporate Governance in cooperation with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), is held at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), according to a report of the UAE news agency "WAM". The Hawkamah-OECD Annual Gathering theme of ‘Emerging Middle East Markets and the Corporate Governance Imperatives' has been specifically chosen to impart a sense of urgency regarding the adoption, strengthening and effective implementation of corporate governance frameworks in the region in the upcoming post-crisis era. Dr. Nasser Al Saidi, Executive Director of Hawkamah and Co-Chair of the MENA-OECD Working Group on Corporate Governance, said: "This is the first major regional gathering to examine and discuss the lessons learned from the global financial crisis and how corporate governance standards can be implemented to improve transparency and disclosure, improve risk management and contribute to ensure economic stability and prosperity in our region".
