// ===== UNIVIA GLOBAL - Schema & CSS Improvements =====
function univia_site_css() {
echo '';
}
add_action('wp_head', 'univia_site_css', 5);
function univia_org_schema() {
if (!is_front_page()) return;
$schema = '{"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":["ProfessionalService","FinancialService","AccountingService"],"@id":"https://univiaglobal.com/#organization","name":"Univia Global Consultancy","alternateName":"UGC","url":"https://univiaglobal.com/","description":"Univia Global Consultancy (UGC) is a UAE-based strategic advisory firm providing corporate tax, VAT, internal audit, financial reporting, AML compliance and business advisory services to SMEs, corporates and multinationals across the UAE and GCC. The firm brings over 50 years of combined expertise.","email":"info@univiaglobal.com","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"Meydan Hotel, Nad Al Sheba","addressLocality":"Dubai","addressRegion":"Dubai","addressCountry":"AE"},"areaServed":[{"@type":"Country","name":"United Arab Emirates"},{"@type":"Country","name":"Saudi Arabia"},{"@type":"Country","name":"Bahrain"},{"@type":"Country","name":"Kuwait"},{"@type":"Country","name":"Qatar"},{"@type":"Country","name":"Oman"}],"knowsAbout":["UAE Corporate Tax","UAE VAT","IFRS Financial Reporting","AML Compliance UAE","Internal Audit UAE","Transfer Pricing UAE","Free Zone Corporate Tax","DMTT Pillar Two UAE","E-Invoicing UAE"],"founder":{"@type":"Person","name":"Umer Nawaz","jobTitle":"Managing Partner & Founder","description":"Chartered Accountant and Managing Partner of Univia Global Consultancy. Expert in UAE corporate tax, VAT, strategic finance and advisory services.","sameAs":["https://www.linkedin.com/in/umer-nawaz-ca/"]},"employee":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Faiza Asif","jobTitle":"Co-Founder | Partner - Audit & Governance"},{"@type":"Person","name":"Wardah Siddiquie","jobTitle":"Director - Governance, Risk & Compliance"},{"@type":"Person","name":"Sehrish Iqbal","jobTitle":"Director - Financial Reporting"},{"@type":"Person","name":"Muhammad Yassir","jobTitle":"Director - Taxation | UAE Certified Tax Agent"},{"@type":"Person","name":"Gurjinder Singh","jobTitle":"Director - Investment & Advisory | CFM, CPFA"}],"sameAs":["https://www.linkedin.com/company/univia-global/","https://www.instagram.com/univiaglobal/","https://www.facebook.com/univiaglobal/"]}]}';
echo '';
}
add_action('wp_head', 'univia_org_schema', 1);
// ===== END UNIVIA GLOBAL IMPROVEMENTS =====
// ===== UNIVIA GLOBAL - Security Headers =====
function univia_security_headers() {
if (!is_admin()) {
header('X-Content-Type-Options: nosniff');
header('X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN');
header('Referrer-Policy: strict-origin-when-cross-origin');
header('Permissions-Policy: camera=(), microphone=(), geolocation=()');
}
}
add_action('send_headers', 'univia_security_headers');
// Disable XML-RPC for security (we use REST API)
add_filter('xmlrpc_enabled', '__return_false');
// Remove WordPress version from header
remove_action('wp_head', 'wp_generator');
// Disable file editing from admin (security best practice)
if (!defined('DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT')) {
define('DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT', false); // Set to true after all edits are done
}
// ===== END SECURITY =====
Governance Frameworks & Oversight
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Governance Frameworks & Oversight
Strengthening Structures. Enhancing Accountability.
Building Organisations That Lead with Integrity
At Univia Global Consultancy, we establish governance frameworks that support transparency, effective oversight, and sound decision-making. Our tailored structures empower Boards and leadership teams to operate with clarity, discipline, and strategic alignment.
Introduction
Our Expertise
Our governance specialists bring deep regional insight into UAE/GCC governance expectations, ensuring your organisation operates with globally aligned practices, clear accountability, and strong oversight mechanisms.
What We Offer
Develop Board and committee charters aligned with best practices
Design governance structures, roles, and reporting lines
Create Delegation of Authority (DoA) frameworks
Establish governance policies & ethical conduct standards
Build Board reporting tools, dashboards & templates
Why It Matters
A strong governance framework builds trust, enables confident leadership, and ensures that your organisation can grow sustainably while meeting stakeholder expectations and regulatory demands.