\u0625\u0646 \u0645\u0631\u0643\u0632 \u0623\u064a\u0648\u0641\u064a \u0644\u0644\u062a\u0646\u0645\u064a\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0625\u0633\u0644\u0627\u0645\u064a\u0629<\/strong> operates under AAOIFI\u2019s institutional oversight and quality expectations. Our governance framework is designed to safeguard independence, technical credibility, and consistent delivery\u2014while ensuring the centre remains responsive to market needs across the region.<\/p>\n This page explains how the centre is governed, how decisions are made, and how leadership accountability is maintained.<\/p>\n The centre\u2019s governance model balances three priorities: (i) alignment with AAOIFI\u2019s standards and institutional mandate, (ii) effective regional engagement, and (iii) strong integrity controls to protect trust in the centre\u2019s work.<\/p>\n Governance is structured around clear oversight, defined responsibilities, and documented procedures for planning, delivery, quality assurance, and reporting.<\/p>\n The centre is accountable to AAOIFI<\/strong> through agreed oversight arrangements that provide strategic direction, approve key plans, and ensure compliance with AAOIFI policies and quality standards. This oversight ensures that the centre\u2019s activities remain consistent with AAOIFI\u2019s mission and that technical outputs meet the expected level of rigour.<\/p>\n The centre reports on performance and outcomes through periodic reporting that covers programme delivery, stakeholder engagement, financial sustainability indicators, and implementation impact.<\/p>\n A steering committee<\/strong> provides strategic guidance and oversight for the centre\u2019s priorities, annual workplan, and stakeholder engagement. It supports alignment between regional needs and AAOIFI\u2019s institutional objectives, while ensuring transparency in major initiatives and partnerships.<\/p>\n The steering committee typically reviews and guides matters such as the annual plan, major projects, partnership frameworks, key risks, and performance indicators. It does not replace AAOIFI\u2019s standard-setting governance; rather, it ensures the centre\u2019s operational agenda is coherent, achievable, and aligned with AAOIFI\u2019s quality expectations.<\/p>\n The centre is led by an executive head (centre director)<\/strong> responsible for delivery, operational performance, and stakeholder relationships. The director ensures that the centre\u2019s work is implemented in line with approved plans, with appropriate quality controls, and with clear accountability for outcomes.<\/p>\n Leadership responsibilities include programme design and delivery, resource planning, partner management, oversight of advisory engagements, and ensuring that internal governance processes are applied consistently.<\/p>\n The centre\u2019s credibility depends on the integrity of its technical work. For that reason, the centre applies a structured quality approach covering programme content, technical guidance, publications, and advisory deliverables.<\/p>\n Quality assurance includes technical review, alignment checks with AAOIFI standards, documented approvals, and feedback-driven improvement. Where required, the centre may establish specialist review arrangements to ensure outputs reflect sound professional practice and appropriate Shariah governance discipline.<\/p>\n To remain market-relevant, the centre may convene expert engagement through thematic working arrangements that bring together practitioners across the ecosystem\u2014such as regulators, institutions, Shariah functions, audit professionals, and academia. These engagements support consultation, practical learning, and implementation insight. They do not constitute standard-setting, nor do they provide personal or institution-specific rulings.<\/p>\n The centre maintains safeguards to protect independence and credibility. These include clear rules on conflicts of interest, transparent partnership arrangements, and appropriate separation between capacity-building activities and any advisory support that may be provided.<\/p>\n Where a potential conflict is identified, it is managed through disclosure, mitigation measures, and\u2014where appropriate\u2014recusal from decision-making. The centre also maintains professional conduct expectations consistent with AAOIFI\u2019s institutional values.<\/p>\n The centre\u2019s leadership is committed to transparent engagement with stakeholders. We aim to provide clarity on what the centre delivers, how engagements are structured, and how outcomes are measured. We also seek feedback systematically to improve programme relevance, delivery quality, and practical usefulness.<\/p>\n The centre applies a risk-based approach to planning and delivery, covering operational, reputational, legal\/compliance, financial, and delivery risks. This includes continuity planning for key programmes and essential operations to ensure resilience and reliability for stakeholders.<\/p>\n For partnership enquiries, programme collaboration, or governance-related questions, stakeholders may contact the centre through the official channels listed on the Contact page. We welcome engagement that advances effective implementation, strengthens professional capability, and supports responsible market development across the region.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Governance and leadership The AAOIFI centre for Islamic development operates under AAOIFI\u2019s institutional oversight and quality expectations. 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Oversight and accountability<\/h2>\n
Steering committee<\/h2>\n
Executive leadership<\/h2>\n
Technical integrity and quality assurance<\/h2>\n
Advisory groups and expert engagement<\/h2>\n
Ethics, independence, and conflicts of interest<\/h2>\n
Transparency and stakeholder engagement<\/h2>\n
Risk management and continuity<\/h2>\n
Contact and collaboration<\/h2>\n