Dubai Financial Oversight Academy Launches Roundtable Sessions

The Dubai Financial Control Authority Academy has announced the launch of the second phase of its roundtable sessions for 2025, featuring participation from various relevant entities.

The roundtable discussions will focus on critical topics affecting these entities, including the challenges of implementing corporate governance guidelines for entities in Dubai and best practices in investment processes.

Additional topics will include digital transformation—covering engines, challenges, and controls—leasing activities, risks associated with construction claims and procurement processes for projects, reporting and escalation mechanisms focused on ensuring transparency and accountability, as well as internal controls over revenue collection.

Faisal Abdulrahim Kazem, Director of the Consulting and Business Excellence Department at the Dubai Financial Control Authority, highlighted that these roundtables represent a significant shift in the approach to regulatory work by adopting a consultative strategy that has been well-received and appreciated by participating entities. This format has proven effective as a strategic tool for knowledge sharing and the development of practical solutions to common challenges.

He added, “Our authority places great importance on the sustainability and evolution of these sessions as an influential platform that fosters tangible impacts and enhances the culture of dialogue and integration among entities, while promoting a corporate environment founded on principles of transparency, accountability, and effective partnership.”

“Through these anticipated sessions, we continue to advance institutional development and improve the efficiency of government work to meet current requirements and future aspirations.”

This strategic dialogue platform is a cornerstone in developing the institutional work system of the authority, reflecting its commitment to aligning with the aspirations of governmental operations, fostering a corporate approach based on effective dialogue and sustainable coordination, enhancing the culture of responsible strategic decision-making, and increasing levels of institutional readiness to ensure agile and efficient responses to future challenges.

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