By Suhaib Sharif
Dec 11,2025
This article highlights the growing importance of Board of Directors training as a core element of good corporate governance. While Palestinian company law outlines the duties and basic eligibility requirements of board members, it does not prescribe specific qualifications or mandatory training. Yet, modern governance standards, locally and internationally, emphasize that board members must possess the knowledge, skills, and oversight capabilities necessary to safeguard company assets, ensure compliance, manage risks, and guide strategy effectively. The article explains how specialized board committees, increased regulatory expectations, and expanding fiduciary responsibilities require higher levels of financial, legal, and governance competence. Drawing on regional best practices, including the mandatory board training model adopted in Saudi Arabia, the article argues that structured and continuous training is essential to empower board members, enhance corporate stability, strengthen stakeholder trust, and elevate overall governance performance.