This month’s interview is with Oman Flour Mills CFO Haitham Al Saadi FCCA whose nearly two-decade career has seen him occupy key finance positions at a string of state-owned businesses. Picked for a prestigious finance management programme at Oman LNG when fresh out of university, he has lived up to expectations but says he still finds time for self-reflection and learning from experience.
In our business section, we look at the growth of the global Islamic finance industry. Now with over US$3 trillion in sharia-compliant financial assets across more than 80 countries, the industry is shifting its focus to support the transition to a green agenda. Find out more in our article.
We also look at the tourism boom in the Middle East, where heavy investment in the sector is presenting finance professionals with plentiful opportunities.
Over in Sri Lanka, the sustainability impact term ESG was until recently a relatively unfamiliar concept. Now, though, with growing global interest in sustainable investing, momentum is growing. Our columnist reports on developments and why more disclosures will benefit local businesses.
We also look at how businesses are taking strategic steps to mitigate and adapt to nature-related risks by implementing the recommendations of the Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures.
Finally, a celebratory note: ACCA has announced its latest membership figures of more than 250,000 in its 120th anniversary year. Watch the video and read the ACCA president’s column this month to find out more.
