What UAE regulators expect of a company's board

DFSA

DFSA board requirements (DIFC)

4 board meetings a year · 11 mandatory topics

ADGM

ADGM board requirements (FSRA)

4 board meetings a year · 8 mandatory topics · at least 2 independent directors

VARA

VARA board requirements (virtual assets, Dubai)

4 board meetings a year · 8 mandatory topics · at least 1 independent director

CBUAE

Central Bank (CBUAE) board requirements

6 board meetings a year · 10 mandatory topics · at least 3 independent directors

Mainland

UAE mainland and free-zone board essentials (Commercial Companies Law)

1 board meetings a year · 4 mandatory topics