United Arab Emirates Board Remuneration Insights 

The corporate landscape in the UAE is undergoing a rapid transformation, fueled by economic diversification, technological innovation, and changing regulatory frameworks. In this dynamic environment, gaining a deep understanding of corporate board composition and dynamics is more essential than ever.
 
We are excited to present our latest whitepaper, which delivers an in-depth analysis of the year-over-year shifts in board structure, demographics, remuneration, and other critical information. By exploring these trends, we aim to equip you with valuable insights into the evolving landscape of UAE boardrooms.

The insights presented in this analysis stem from the latest 2023 Annual Corporate Governance filing, unveiled in 2024, encompassing a diverse array of 50 prominent and diverse publicly listed organizations in UAE. This comprehensive report delves into four captivating themes that illuminate the current governance landscape:

1. Composition of Board: Exploring the dynamics and different roles within the UAE boards.
2. Demographic Structure: Unpacking the diversity that shapes our boards.
3. Qualifications, and Experience: Highlighting the expertise that drives effective governance.
4. Board Remuneration: Analyzing compensation trends that reflect the value placed on Board Members.

Mercer has a dedicated team of Executive and Board Remuneration experts who have a significant experience in the region and internationally of working with Board and Remuneration Committees on highly sensitive engagements. Our team of experts have a track record of successfully designing Executive and Board Remuneration structures mainly:

1. Executive compensation benchmarking & pay-mix analysis
2. Cash base LTI plans
3. Share based LTI plans (pre-and-post IPO)
4. Deferred compensation plans
5. Review and re-design of annual incentive plans
6. Evaluation and recommendation on performance measures (KPIs)
7. Board remuneration design