Press Releases
GCC BOARD DIRECTORS INSTITUTE 25th EDITION OF FOUNDATIONS OF DIRECTORSHIP WORKSHOP 25-26 APRIL 2017
May 01, 2017
IN COLLABORATION WITH AND HOSTED BY SABIC
Enhancing corporate governance in the Arab region key to economic growth
March 12, 2017
The Arab Regulators Conference, hosted by the Arab Monetary Fund, took place on 8-9 March in Abu Dhabi.
Board composition and selection remain key priority areas for GCC businesses
December 07, 2016
According to the GCC Board Directors Institute (GCC BDI), board composition and selection are priority areas in corporate governance across the Gulf region. Speaking at its ‘Foundations of Directorship’ workshop in Bahrain on the 5 - 6 December, GCC BDI highlighted key priority areas in corporate governance that faced GCC countries in 2016.
GCC boards identify risk management as key issue in company governance
November 26, 2016
BDI’s 2015 Promoting Professional Directorship report reveals that over 40% of GCC board members surveyed would like to see more audit and risk management expertise at the board level.
Securities and Commodities Authority and GCC Board Directors Institute join forces to drive effective corporate governance in listed UAE businesses
October 30, 2016
The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and GCC Board Directors Institute (BDI) have signed an MOU designed to strengthen corporate governance among listed companies in the UAE. The signing ceremony took place on Thursday, 27 October, in Abu Dhabi.
NBO Signs Agreement with GCC BDI
October 24, 2016
Ahmed Al Musalmi (right) CEO of the National Bank of Oman, signs a three-year sponsorship agreement with Jane Valls, Executive Director of GCC Board Directors Institute (left), pledging support for effective corporate governance in the region.
The role of board directors is crucial to driving change and executing on Vision 2030
October 02, 2016
More than 70 chairmen and board directors convened in Riyadh
today (Sunday) at the 4th Chairman Summit, organised by the GCC Board Directors Institute
(BDI) in partnership with Saudi Aramco.
today (Sunday) at the 4th Chairman Summit, organised by the GCC Board Directors Institute
(BDI) in partnership with Saudi Aramco.
BDI, McKinsey & Company - Smart entrepreneurial and leadership thinking to create positive change
September 08, 2016
Now looks like an interesting time to nurture and empower the next generation of leaders in the Arab World to create positive change and to tackle the socio-economic challenges ahead, as highlighted during the first Breakfast Forum series conducted by the GCC Board Directors Institute (BDI).
Corporate Governance in Focus as International Business Relations Grow across GCC
August 24, 2016
As the region continues to break through geographical borders in business operations, GCC corporate governance standards are being enhanced and global best practices are being implemented to cultivate effective international business landscape.
BDI, Emirates SCA - Board effectiveness is key to unlocking growth in today's economic environment
August 06, 2016
At a time of unprecedented change for the region, board effectiveness is crucial for businesses to unlock growth in today’s market environment and stimulate economic diversification, as highlighted during the 21st edition of the Foundation of Directorship Workshop conducted by the GCC Board Directors Institute (BDI) in sponsorship with Emirates NBD. The two-day workshop commenced yesterday at the Meydan Hotel in Dubai.