Monsha’at and GCC Board Directors Institute Sign MoU to Develop Executive Leadership in “Tomouh” Companies
The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the GCC Board Directors Institute (GCC BDI) during the Bibaan 2025 Forum, held in Riyadh under the theme “A Global Destination for Opportunities.”
The agreement aims to foster collaboration in delivering specialised training programmes targeting chief executive officers of companies participating in the Tomouh programme. These programmes are designed to enhance leadership skills, strengthen strategic management and governance capabilities, and promote a sustainable leadership culture within high-growth companies.
The MoU was signed by Thani AlAhmed on behalf of Monsha’at and Hiba Abdulaziz Alzamil on behalf of the GCC Board Directors Institute. This partnership reflects Monsha’at’s ongoing commitment to empowering national leaders and supporting promising Saudi companies in their regional and global growth ambitions.
It is worth noting that Bibaan 2025 serves as a premier platform that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and representatives from both the public and private sectors to encourage collaboration, exchange knowledge, and explore major opportunities within Saudi Arabia’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.
About GCC Board of Directors Institute
GCC BDI is supported by nine leading regional corporations and professional services firms who serve as our strategic partners: First Abu Dhabi Bank, National Bank of Bahrain, Oman Investment Authority, SABIC, Saudi Aramco, Allen & Overy, Heidrick & Struggles, McKinsey & Company, and PwC. GCC BDI aims to enhance board member capabilities, create a strong regional network of board members, and disseminate high-quality corporate governance knowledge. Since its founding in 2007, it has delivered over 700 programmes and events to top-tier companies in the Gulf and now comprises over 4500 members.
As the leading organisation for board directors in the region, GCC BDI is globally recognised and the only director institute from the Gulf region admitted to the Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI). Its mission is to strengthen corporate governance in the GCC through capability building, advocacy, and promoting sound governance practices, with a vision to be the pre-eminent institute for boards and directors in the GCC, promoting the highest professional standards of corporate governance and professional directorship.
For more information, please visit https://gccbdi.org