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The End of Corporate Corruption in the Middle East?

The End of Corporate Corruption in the Middle East?

This week’s blog is a result of the Arabian Business Pearl Initiative Forum, held on May 19 in Dubai. The original blog piece can be found at http://www.arabianbusiness.com/the-end-of-corporate-corruption-in-middle-east–551401.html The end
Author: Badr Jafar, Founder, Pearl Initiative
Inspiring change for Saudi Arabia’s women

Inspiring change for Saudi Arabia’s women

In this week’s guest blog, Hana’a Al Syead, Head of Diversity, Olayan Financing Company, talks about the business case for the career progression of women in Saudi Arabia. This blog
Author: Hana’a Al Syead
The Transparency International 2013 Index

The Transparency International 2013 Index

No matter how you interact with a business, knowledge that whomever you are dealing with has a zero tolerance approach to bribery and corruption provides valuable confidence in that entity
Author: Imelda Dunlop
Ripples

Ripples

POCAHONTAS: “The ripples.” JOHN SMITH: “What about them?” GRANDMOTHER WILLOW: “So small at first, then look how they grow. But someone has to start them.” (Disney’s Pocahontas, 1995) Every so
Author: Laraine Anne Valles
United Nations Global Compact Partnership

United Nations Global Compact Partnership

We founded the Pearl Initiative due to a genuine need to grow, develop and champion corporate governance, accountability and transparency in this region. Because of our work in this area
Author: Imelda Dunlop
Corporate Responsibility Reporting in the Region

Corporate Responsibility Reporting in the Region

KPMG’s comprehensive survey of corporate responsibility reporting in 2011 found that ninety-five percent of the world’s 250 largest companies report on the environmental, social and governance aspects of their business.
Author: Imelda Dunlop

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