Press Releases
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.
Evonik and the GCC Board Directors Institute sign partnership agreement
June 16, 2016
The world’s leading speciality Chemicals Company becomes a Corporate Affiliate of the GCC Board Directors Institute
GCC boards need to focus more on diversity
May 24, 2016
A board can only be as effective as its directors, says Dr. Amer Al Rawas, CEO Tasneea Oil & Gas Technology
59 percent of respondents do not believe that all board members make meaningful contributions during board meetings
22nd edition of the Foundation of Directorship Workshop is being held by the GCC Board Directors Institute (BDI) on 23 and 24 May 2016
59 percent of respondents do not believe that all board members make meaningful contributions during board meetings
22nd edition of the Foundation of Directorship Workshop is being held by the GCC Board Directors Institute (BDI) on 23 and 24 May 2016
GCC Board Directors Institute appoints new Executive Director
April 26, 2016
The GCC Board Directors Institute (BDI) has appointed Jane Valls as its new Executive Director to lead the non-profit organization in developing high-performance boards in the GCC region. Ms Valls is the former CEO of the Mauritius Institute of Directors, one of the fastest growing Institutes in the world according to the World Bank.