Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance 

Course Format: Online

Program Language: Arabic

Entry requirements

Leadership & Strategic

10 hours (spread over 3 days)

Executive managers, board members, and compliance officers

Admission Requirements

Leadership or supervisory position
Basic understanding of organizational and administrative structure

Governance concepts and their importance

  • Definition of governance

    The difference between governance and management

  • Origins and evolution of governance

    From the Basel Committees to the OECD principles

  • The importance of governance in the government sector

    Combating corruption, improving performance, building trust

  • Public sector governance principles

    OECD principles for the public sector

Principles of good governance

  • Who is responsible for what? Accountability mechanisms
  • Openness in decisions, procedures, and performance
  • Protecting stakeholders’ rights and equal treatment
  • Compliance with laws and ethical standards
  • Optimal use of resources and achieving objectives

Governance structure

  • Board/Supreme Authority, Chief Executive Officer/General Manager, Departments
  • Responsibilities, authorities, meetings, reports
  • Relationship with the board, detailed responsibilities
  • Audit, appointments, risks, ethics
  • Preventing conflict of interest, ensuring mutual oversight

Regulatory compliance and risk management

  • Compliance with laws, regulations, and standards
  • Financial, administrative, legal, ethical
  • Policies, training, monitoring, reporting
  • Identifying, assessing, and managing enterprise-wide risks
  • Role and independence

Transparency, disclosure, and accountability

  • What to disclose, to whom, and when
  • Annual reports, sustainability reports, performance reports
  • Whistleblowing channels, whistleblower protection
  • Governance assessment models (e.g., Governance Institute model)
  • From gaps to an actionable action plan

Program Completion Certificate

After completing all course requirements, you can apply to receive an accredited Certificate of Completion from Ru’ya Academy for Leadership and Technology.