المملكة: Al-Faisal Conference on Good Governance discusses enhancing productivity and sustainability

Good Governance Conference

This came in the presence of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz, Vice President of the University for External Relations and Development, and Khalid bin Manna Al-Qattan, Vice President of the University for Administrative and Financial Affairs and Dean of the College of Medicine.

He noted that Alfaisal University, from the launch of the first Governance Conference until the fourth edition, has achieved a qualitative leap in consolidating the concepts of corporate governance and enhancing its presence in the institutional scene, stressing that these conferences contributed to building a specialized knowledge platform that brings together decision makers, experts and practitioners.

Broadening the scope of participation

Mohammed Al Hayaza explained that each edition of the conference witnessed a remarkable development in terms of the widening of the scope of participation, the high level of scientific presentation, and the modernization of governance standards to include He keeps pace with the latest regulatory developments and best global practices, indicating the university’s keenness to involve major companies and influential institutions, in addition to establishing strategic partnerships with prestigious universities, and attracting an elite group of experts and specialists in the field of good governance.

The President of Alfaisal University stressed that these conferences contribute to strengthening and raising companies’ awareness of the importance of governance, and motivate them to adopt best practices in the areas of transparency, accountability, compliance, and good governance, including It supports the efficiency of institutional performance, enhances sustainability, and raises the level of competitiveness in the business environment, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

Knowledge accumulation

He added that this knowledge and professional accumulation reflects Alfaisal University’s commitment to its academic and societal role in supporting the development of the business environment, expressing his confidence that the outcomes of these conferences will reflect positively on raising the level of corporate governance, enhancing transparency and accountability, and achieving the best international standards, which contributes to supporting institutional sustainability and enhancing the competitiveness of the national economy.

The conference proceedings were opened with a welcome speech delivered by Bugs Dodin, Dean of the College of Business at Alfaisal University, during which he welcomed colleagues and guests in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the city of Riyadh, expressing his happiness that the conference was held in a distinguished atmosphere, stressing that this meeting reflects the importance of dialogue and exchange of experiences in the field of good governance.

Human Development

Dodin stressed that the fourth good governance conference, which was organized by the Governance Center at the College of Business in Al-Faisal University, came under the slogan "Good governance for productivity, people and planet"in a way that embodies the balance between efficient institutional performance, human development, and environmental protection.

The Dean of the College of Business extended his sincere thanks and appreciation to the sponsors of the conference, appreciating their support that contributed to the success of its work, noting that the conference hosted an elite group of speakers and participants from various regions of the Kingdom and abroad, to exchange ideas, share experiences, and build fruitful professional relationships.

Promoting best practices

He explained that the conference sessions, over two days, discussed the impact of Good governance affects productivity, people, and the environment, stressing the importance of promoting best practices and disseminating effective governance principles in a way that contributes to supporting institutional sustainability.

Najati Aydin, Executive Director of the Center for Corporate Governance, explained that the conference, in its fourth edition, continued to consolidate its position as a leading platform for dialogue, cooperation and innovation in the field of good governance at the level of the Kingdom and the region, indicating that governance is no longer just compliance with regulations, but has become a pivotal element in making strategic decisions, and enhancing Transparency, consolidating accountability, and supporting sustainable growth.

Digital Transformation in Governance

He pointed out that the conference agenda addressed the latest governance frameworks, renewed regulatory trends, and digital transformation in governance, in addition to its role in establishing ethical practices and enhancing institutional sustainability, with the participation of an elite group of speakers and members of the dialogue sessions from inside and outside the Kingdom.

The conference program included specialized sessions, in addition to presenting the results of the annual evaluation of the Corporate Governance Center at Al Faisal University for companies listed on the market. Saudi Finance "Trade"This contributed to raising the level of transparency and institutional commitment.

The organization of the conference emphasized the academic and societal role of Alfaisal University and the Corporate Governance Center in supporting the good governance system, developing the business environment, and enhancing the competitiveness of the national economy, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.