SHARJAH, 1st June, 2022 (WAM) — The Pearl Initiative, a leading Gulf-based, business-led, non-profit organisation, has launched two collaborative working groups of leading corporate partners for anti-corruption, diversity and inclusion.
This comes in line with the organisation’s commitment and updated strategy PI Vision 2025, to engage businesses and drive collective action for companies across the Gulf region in embracing, adopting, and implementing a stronger corporate governance structure.
The working groups comprise members from thirteen Gulf-based companies, including Chalhoub Group; Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC); Crescent Enterprises; Crescent Petroleum; Dana Gas; PwC Middle East; SABIC; stc; Siemens; Shell; and Tamer Group.
With a collective interest and passion for incorporating anti-corruption, integrity, diversity and inclusion practices in the workplace, these working groups will allow members to engage in addressing challenges, disseminating knowledge and expertise, and building capabilities to drive sustainable transformation across the Gulf region.
A number of officials from the participating companies have praised Pearl Initiative and its network’s commitment to promoting best corporate governance best practices, stressing that collaborative platforms highlight the pivotal role of private sector companies in providing effective leadership models and provide an exceptional opportunity for cooperation between stakeholders.