GCC Boards Institute (GCC BDI)
GCC Boards Institute (GCC BDI)
Overview
The GCC Board Directors Institute (GCC BDI) was established in 2007 and is headquartered in Dubai, UAE. It aims to enhance corporate governance and develop effective board leadership across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. GCC BDI provides specialized training and certification programs for board directors, chairpersons, and senior executives, equipping them with the skills needed to improve corporate governance practices. The institute also conducts board effectiveness assessments to help organizations optimize their leadership structures. Additionally, GCC BDI serves as a networking platform, facilitating peer exchanges among board members and promoting best practices in governance, ethics, and transparency. With over 2,000 board directors trained, the institute plays a crucial role in strengthening governance frameworks within public and private companies, family businesses, and government entities. Through its initiatives, GCC BDI contributes to the region’s economic growth by ensuring that organizations operate with greater accountability, integrity, and strategic vision.
Profile Information
Category:
Arab OrganizationSectors of Interest:
Economic GrowthSubsectors of Interest:
Business and investment support, Public Private PartnershipCountry of Coverage:
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab EmiratesHeadquarters:
United Arab Emirates
Contact Information

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GCC Boards Institute (GCC BDI)
- https://gccbdi.org/
getinvolved@gccbdi.org - John Gollifer
Chief Executive Officer, GCC Board Directors Institute
john.gollifer@gccbdi.org
Current and Previous Partners Worked With GCC Boards Institute (GCC BDI)
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Corporate Funder
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Saudi Arabia
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Health, Economic Growth, Entrepreneurship, Women Rights and Empowerment, Youth Empowerment, Environment and Energy, Social Development
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Corporate Funder
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Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates
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Education, Health, Economic Growth, Women Rights and Empowerment, Social Development
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Corporate Funder
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Egypt, Kuwait, Lebanon
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Health, Economic Growth, Entrepreneurship, Youth Empowerment, Environment and Energy, Water and Wastewater, Information Communication and Technology, Waste Management
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Corporate Funder
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Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
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Economic Growth, Entrepreneurship
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Consulting Firm
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Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
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Economic Growth
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