The Global Financial crisis has led many specialists and interested professionals to believe in the importance of finding an effective framework for corporate governance which should be able to face such crisis. One of the (CMA) Capital Market Authority’s goals in Saudi Arabia is to raise awareness among the public, companies, stakeholders and creditors on ths issues like: Financial Markets Transparency and the Regulatory Frameworks that governs them. Corporate Governance rational pursuits includes issuing several educational awareness pamphlets and sponsoring many seminars and conferences designed to educate those associated with the market.

   Thus, the Capital Market Authority in Cooperation with the Swedish Trade Council is sponsoring a symposium on "Corporate Governance"on the 9^th of February in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Riyadh. Sweden is one of the top ranked countries worldwide when it comes to Professional and proficient Corporate Governance Practice and is renowned for its excellent transparency record. Sweden has a unique experience in this area due to the characteristics of the Scandinavian countries which are reflected in the disciplinary elements of the market.

  The symposium aspires to educate stakeholders and those interested in Corporate Governance’s best practices acquaint themselves with international  Professional remarkable experiences and sustainable background. The symposium gathers prominent business leaders from both Saudi Arabia and Sweden, and will discuss their views and best practices when it comes to Corporate Governance.

   In addition, the symposium aims to hold captivating at discussion panel with the audience and professional discussing and exchanging ideas about the most important challenges facing regional and local companies with regards to Corporate Governance. A number of issues will be emphasized during the symposium such as the Board Members’ role and responsibilities, Governance in Family Businesses, the Legislative frameworks and its Applications, as well as the role of audit committees and their future responsibilities and much more.