Hawkamah

Voices of Governance

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Voices of Governance by Hawkamah dives into the stories and strategies behind effective governance. Through candid conversations with industry leaders, the podcast unpacks how strong governance builds trust, transparency, and sustainable success.

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Why Internal Audit Is Essential for Effective Governance 05.03.2026 1:02:58

In this episode of Voices of Governance by Hawkamah, Dr. Ashraf Gamaleldin, former CEO of Hawkamah, speaks with Mr. Abdulqader Obaid Ali, Chairman of the UAE Internal Audit Association, about the real role of internal audit in strengthening corporate governance. Drawing on his extensive experience across industry and governance leadership, Abdulqader reflects on how internal audit has evolved from...

Episode 03 - How Governance in the UAE Has Evolved | Dr. Maryam Alsuwaidi 08.01.2026 46:14

In this episode of Voices of Governance by Hawkamah, Dominic Elvin, Senior Manager at Hawkamah, speaks with Dr. Maryam Alsuwaidi, Vice Chairwoman of Hawkamah, about what corporate governance really looks like in practice, beyond rules and compliance. Drawing on her experience as former CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority, Dr. Maryam shares how governance in the UAE has evolved, why reg...

Episode 02 - What Makes Boards Truly Effective | Fahima Albastaki 20.11.2025 44:08

In this episode of Voices of Governance by Hawkamah, Dr. Ashraf Gamaleldin, CEO of Hawkamah, sits down with Fahima Albastaki, Independent Board Director and Capital Market and Governance Expert, for a deep conversation on what truly makes boards effective. With more than 26 years across banking, finance, capital markets, IPOs, listings, investor relations, and corporate governance, Fahima brings i...

Episode 01 - Building Governance That Enables Business | Mohamed Abdalla AlShamsi 13.10.2025 29:10

In this episode of Voices of Governance by Hawkamah, host Dominic Elvin, Senior Manager at Hawkamah, speaks with Mohamed Abdalla AlShamsi, Head of Corporate Governance at United Arab Bank, about the evolving role of governance in building resilient and responsible organizations. With more than 18 years of experience across engineering, project management, and strategy, Mohamed shares how governanc...