Dubai: Marwan Nijmeh, ADNOC Group Chief Legal Officer, has been appointed as chair of the World Economic Forum's Regulatory Compliance Committee. This appointment marks a significant milestone in the UAE's ongoing efforts to cultivate industry leaders who can effectively represent the nation on the global stage and enhance international collaboration on pivotal issues.
According to Emirates News Agency, Nijmeh will collaborate with key stakeholders from government, business, civil society, and academia to fortify compliance frameworks and tackle regulatory challenges affecting various sectors of the global economy. In his statement, Nijmeh expressed his honor in chairing the committee and his commitment to advancing international compliance standards. He looks forward to working alongside fellow committee members to bolster global compliance frameworks and governance.
The Regulatory Compliance Committee, inaugurated in Dubai this week, will function as a subcommittee under the Regulatory Intelligence Committee. This launch highlights the UAE's expanding role as a global hub for innovation and regulatory foresight. Nijmeh's leadership role at ADNOC involves overseeing the company's legal, governance, and compliance functions, which are critical in enabling ADNOC to stay resilient in the swiftly changing global energy landscape, as it continues to responsibly supply the energy essential for the prosperity of people and economies.