Governance, Risk, and Compliance

1. Principles of Corporate Governance and Their Application in the Government Sector

Training Content:

• A program that explains the fundamentals of corporate governance according to global best practices, linking them to the UAE government’s vision.

Topics:

• The concept and objectives of corporate governance.
• Principles of transparency, accountability, fairness, and responsibility.
• Global governance models and UAE experiences.
• The role of boards of directors in governance.
• Mechanisms for implementing governance in government institutions.

Objectives:

• Enhance participants’ awareness of governance concepts.
• Enable alignment of governance with UAE legislation.
• Improve the effectiveness of boards in applying best practices.
• Develop a culture of accountability and transparency in government work.

Outcomes:

• A practical guide for governance practices.
• Implementation plans to improve transparency and oversight.
• Teams capable of applying governance principles.
• Increased trust in government institutions.

2. Enterprise Risk Management According to ISO 31000

Training Content:

• A practical program for applying the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework in government entities using the ISO 31000 international standard.

Topics:

• Definition and types of risks (operational, strategic, financial, technological).
• Risk management stages (identification, assessment, response, monitoring).
• Application of the ISO 31000 framework in the government sector.
• Tools for risk analysis and evaluation.
• Case studies from UAE institutions.

Objectives:

• Build employees’ capacity for strategic risk management.
• Enable formulation of proactive response plans.
• Minimize negative impacts of risks on performance.
• Strengthen business continuity in government institutions.

Outcomes:

• Risk assessment matrix.
• Practical response plans.
• Teams trained in risk management.
• A safer and more stable work environment.

3. 3. Corporate Compliance and Anti-Corruption
   Training Content:

• A specialized program to promote a culture of corporate compliance, transparency, and anti-corruption.

Topics:

• The concept and importance of corporate compliance.
• UAE laws and regulations related to integrity.
• Policies and procedures for combating corruption.
• Mechanisms for reporting violations and protecting whistleblowers.
• Promoting a culture of integrity among employees.

Objectives:

• Raise participants’ awareness of the risks of non-compliance.
• Enable them to develop compliance policies within the organization.
• Promote a culture of integrity and transparency.
• Protect the organization’s reputation and enhance public trust.

Outcomes:

• Practical compliance policies and procedures.
• Assessment reports on the level of corporate compliance.
• An effective internal reporting system.
• Government institutions with greater transparency and integrity.

4. Digital Governance and Smart Transformation in Government Institutions
   Training Content:

• A program focused on applying governance principles in the digital environment and transitioning towards smart government.

Topics:

• The concept of digital governance and its relationship to corporate governance.
• The digital governance framework in the UAE.
• Data management and privacy protection.
• Performance indicators in digital governance.
• Practical applications from the UAE Smart Government.

Objectives:

• Introduce participants to digital governance and its dimensions.
• Enable them to efficiently manage smart transformation.
• Enhance data protection and privacy.
• Align work systems with national digital initiatives.

Outcomes:

• Practical digital governance policies.
• Performance reports linked to smart transformation.
• Improved staff capabilities in managing digital data.
• Institutions more agile and aligned with the digital era.

5. Business Continuity Management and Emergency Planning
   Training Content:

• A practical program demonstrating how to develop business continuity plans and manage crises.

Topics:

• The concept and importance of business continuity.
• Crisis management and emergency planning.
• Business continuity standards (ISO 22301).
• Assessing operational risks.
• Practical exercises on developing continuity plans.

Objectives:

• Enable organizations to handle crises with flexibility.
• Develop employees’ capabilities in emergency planning.
• Ensure continuity of critical services during crises.
• Protect human and material resources of the organization.

Outcomes:

• Ready-to-implement business continuity plans.
• Teams capable of managing crises.
• Operational risk assessment reports.
• Improved organizational resilience.

6. Internal Audit and Its Role in Governance and Compliance
   Training Content:

• A program illustrating the role of internal audit as a tool to enhance governance and compliance.

Topics:

• The concept and objectives of internal auditing.
• The relationship between auditing and governance.
• Audit tools and techniques.
• Preparing audit reports.
• Global best practices in auditing.

Objectives:

• Develop participants’ skills in internal auditing.
• Enable them to detect risks and violations.
• Increase transparency and control.
• Enhance the efficiency of government operations.

Outcomes:

• Professional audit reports.
• An effective internal control system.
• Skilled personnel capable of improving institutional performance.
• A more compliant and high-quality work environment.

7. Cyber Risk Management and Protection of Government Data
   Training Content:

• A program focused on protecting government systems and data from cyber threats.

Topics:

• The concept of cybersecurity.
• Types of cyber threats.
• Data protection policies.
• Security incident response management.
• International cybersecurity standards.

Objectives:

• Raise participants’ awareness of cybersecurity risks.
• Enable them to establish effective data protection policies.
• Reduce the risks of breaches and cyberattacks.
• Enhance trust in government digital systems.

Outcomes:

• Practical cybersecurity policies.
• Incident response plans.
• Teams trained in data protection.
• Safer government systems.

8. Compliance with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Standards
   Training Content:

• A program explaining how government entities can integrate sustainability (ESG) standards into their operations.

Topics:

• The concept of ESG and its global and local importance.
• Environmental and social governance in the UAE Vision.
• ESG indicators for performance measurement.
• Practical applications of sustainability in government institutions.
• ESG disclosure reports.

Objectives:

• Enable participants to understand ESG and its role in development.
• Enhance their ability to prepare sustainability reports.
• Align institutional work with the national sustainability agenda.
• Promote government social responsibility.

Outcomes:

• Sustainability action plans.
• ESG performance indicators.
• Environmental and social disclosure reports.
• Government institutions with stronger sustainability commitment.

9. Strategic Risk Management in Government Projects
   Training Content:

• A specialized program on managing strategic risks associated with major government projects.

Topics:

• The concept of strategic risks.
• Risk analysis tools in projects.
• Risk response strategies.
• Linking risk management with strategic planning.
• Case studies from UAE projects.

Objectives:

• Enhance participants’ efficiency in managing strategic risks.
• Enable participants to analyze risks and their impact on projects.
• Improve decision-making processes in projects.
• Ensure the success of major government projects.

Outcomes:

• Strategic risk management plans.
• Project risk analysis reports.
• Teams capable of responding to risks.
• More successful and sustainable government projects.

10. Legislative Compliance and Policy Management in Government Entities
    Training Content:

• A program that demonstrates how to ensure compliance with national laws and regulations.

Topics:

• The concept of legislative compliance.
• Key laws and regulations in the UAE.
• Developing internal policies and procedures for compliance.
• Internal and external control mechanisms.
• Monitoring legislative changes.

Objectives:

• Introduce participants to the UAE legislative framework.
• Enhance their ability to develop compliance policies.
• Reduce legal risks to institutions.
• Strengthen institutional compliance with legislation.

Outcomes:

• Practical compliance policies.
• A system to monitor legislation.
• Teams capable of implementing legislative compliance.
• Reduced legal risks for government institutions.