Governance

ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates has significantly expanded its visa-on-arrival programme, extending eligibility to travellers from ten countries across Asia and Africa as part of its broader strategy to improve international connectivity and strengthen its position as a global hub for business, tourism and investment. The latest expansion adds Kenya and South Africa to the programme, following the earlier inclusion of Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines. Eligible travellers holding ordinary passports, together with accompanying family members, may obtain either a 14-day or 60-day visa on arrival, provided they hold a valid residence permit issued by the United […]

A January 2026 analysis from PwC points to a year in which boards face intensifying pressure to rethink engagement, oversight, and leadership continuity as regulation, technology, and capital markets continue to shift. As 2026 opens, boards are operating in a business environment marked by uneven economic signals, persistent geopolitical tension, and rapid technological change. In “2026 Corporate Governance Trends to Watch,” published in January 2026, PwC outlines how these conditions are reshaping board agendas and expectations for director oversight. One recurring theme is the changing nature of shareholder engagement. Regulatory developments in the United States, shifts in proxy advisory practices, […]

In a May 2025 post on the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, The Conference Board argues that the chief HR officer is no longer a back-office function—but a core contributor to board-level oversight, risk, and succession. The Evolving Role of the CHRO in the Boardroom was published on 8 May 2025 on the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance (online), authored by Matteo Tonello (The Conference Board) and based on a Conference Board memorandum. The post captures a shift many association boards will recognise: human capital issues are moving from periodic updates to a standing governance agenda. […]