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Hi Dubai
30-06-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Salik Wins Global Award for Corporate Governance Excellence
Salik, Dubai's exclusive toll gate operator, has won the '3G Excellence Award for Advocacy and Commitment to Corporate Governance 2025,' a prestigious accolade granted by the British Cambridge Foundation during the Global Good Governance Summit in Brunei. The award marks a significant milestone for Salik, recognizing its steadfast commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership. It positions the company among a select group of internationally recognized firms excelling in corporate governance. The recognition follows Salik's detailed presentation to the judging panel by its internal audit, compliance, and enterprise risk management teams. Their integrated efforts showcased the company's robust governance framework and helped secure the panel's trust. CEO Ibrahim Sultan Al Haddad credited the award to the company's strong culture of governance and the collective efforts of its employees. He emphasized that corporate governance remains a cornerstone of Salik's long-term strategy and a vital component of investor confidence and business sustainability. Al Haddad further noted that the achievement aligns with Dubai's broader goals to become a global smart city and supports both the UAE 2031 development agenda and Vision 2071. Since its inception, Salik has steadily built a reputation for aligning with global best practices, bolstering its appeal to investors and reinforcing its role in supporting the UAE's economic and innovation goals. News Source: Dubai Media Office
The Star
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Bank in Brunei recognised for sustainability
Deputy Minister (Civil Service Governance) at the Prime Minister's Office Datuk Seri Paduka Mohd Riza Datuk Paduka Mohd Yunos and Chairman of Cambridge International Financial Advisory Professor Humayun Dar in a group photo with Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam Berhad Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Junaidi Haji Masri; and a panel discussion during Global Good Governance Summit. Photo: BIBD BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam Berhad (BIBD) has been awarded the Most Sustainable Financial Institution of the Year in Brunei 2023 at the Global Good Governance (3G) Awards, held in conjunction with the Global Good Governance Summit recently. Deputy Minister (Civil Service Governance) at the Prime Minister's Office Datuk Seri Paduka Mohd Riza Datuk Paduka Mohd Yunos and chairman of Cambridge International Financial Advisory (IFA) Professor Humayun Dar presented the award in recognition of BIBD's leadership in embedding sustainability across its operations, community engagements, and national development efforts. According to Cambridge IFA, "This award is a testament to BIBD's unwavering commitment to excellence, sustainability and community development. "Aligned with Brunei Vision 2035, BIBD continues to champion initiatives that foster a dynamic and sustainable economy. "The bank's sustainability framework articulates its long-term vision for environmental stewardship and the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and demonstrates a strong focus on strategies that promote environmental responsibility, ethical entrepreneurship and inclusive social impact. "BIBD's principles and vision remain firmly rooted in the well-being of people and society, guided by the Maqasid Syariah – which inherently advocates for sustainability.' Organised by Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali in collaboration with Cambridge IFA, the Global Good Governance Summit convened global thought leaders, institutions, and policymakers under the theme 'Transformative Governance for Health, Environment, and Community Sustainability'. BIBD's participation as one of the event's main sponsors reflects its ongoing commitment to supporting meaningful platforms that promote ethical leadership and drive sustainable development. In addition to receiving the award, BIBD Assistant Head of Government Relations and Special Projects Dayangku Rodzi Pengiran Abdul Rahman played a key role at the summit as the moderator for the panel discussion titled 'Strengthening Institutions for Community Well-being and Sustainability'. The session explored governance strategies and institutional models that can help build more inclusive, resilient communities in the face of evolving global challenges. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
