Risk culture: Steering the future in the Middle East

Risk culture: Steering the future in the Middle East

Speaking with Yasir Ghani, a chief audit executive who also sits on various board committees of companies in the UAE and across the Middle East, to discuss the many transformations happening in the region and how risk governance is keeping up.

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The podcast discusses the integration of AI in healthcare across the Middle East, driven by initiatives like Saudi Vision 2030 and UAE AI Strategy. Yasir Ghani highlights the Emirati genome program, which uses AI for personalized and preventive healthcare. He emphasizes the challenges in implementing electronic health records, with 60% of healthcare organizations struggling. The conversation also covers the importance of cybersecurity, supply chain risks, and the need for robust risk management strategies. Additionally, Ghani discusses the evolving board composition in the UAE, with a focus on diversifying skills and expertise, and advises ACCA members to be strategic, proactive, and tech-savvy in their careers.

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Rachael Johnson

Rachael Johnson

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