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Family Charter

In the new Saudi corporate system, the Family Charter enables family-owned companies to organize the relationships and responsibilities between the members of the owning family and the company management. Here are some key points about the Family Charter in this system: 1- Definition of the Family Charter: - The Family Charter is a document that defines the rules and guiding principles for the operation and relationships within the family-owned company. 2- Organizing Family Relationships: - The Family Charter aims to organize relationships among family members involved in the management and operation of the company, such as rights, duties, and responsibilities. 3- Defining Responsibilities: - The Family Charter specifies the role of each individual in the owning family in managing and directing the company, including financial and executive responsibilities. 4- Conflict Resolution: - The Family Charter can establish mechanisms for resolving family disputes that may arise in the context of company management, thus contributing to maintaining the stability of the company. 5- Ensuring Continuity: - The Family Charter aims to ensure the continuity of the family-owned company across generations by clarifying the mechanisms for generational transition of management and ownership. 6- Compliance with Laws and Regulations: - The Family Charter must comply with local and international laws and regulations applicable in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 7- Confidentiality of Information: - The Family Charter can specify the levels of confidentiality required for information related to the company and the owning family members. The Family Charter is an important tool in organizing and managing family-owned companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as it contributes to enhancing stability, continuity, and providing a conducive work environment for both the owning family and the company itself.

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