Purpose – This paper aims to discuss and compare the corporate governance codes in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Design/methodology/approach – The development of corporate governance codes in the GCC is considered using an analytical approach. Findings – Efforts and initiatives...

Through the use of a case study, this article illustrates the potential value of involving ACAS in attempts to improve industrial relations. A joint approach is far more likely to secure the understanding and commitment of the parties concerned and thus make possible genuine and lasting...

Purpose – In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region several factors contribute to corruption with a consequence of savings being squandered away and funds withheld from productive investments. This paper aims to argue that Muslim countries have a competitive advantage over the...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the regulatory framework and key regulatory institutions and industry associations in Islamic finance today and highlight areas that merit increased attention. Design/methodology/approach – A wide range of bibliography was...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the special issue on practical wisdom for management from the Islamic traditions. Design/methodology/approach – The guest editorial introduces the papers in this special issue, focusing on practical wisdom for management from...