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IOD UAE Global Convention 2026
  • April
    21-22
    2026

    Dubai (UAE)

  • April
    23
    2026

    CGI Auditorium in Dubai

  • April
    24
    2026

    Study Visit
    (Optional)

         
  • Nahayan
    IOD
     I thank the Institute of Directors, India for organizing this important annual convention. I fully support the premise of this event: that the well-established and continually expanding links between private business, governments, and people of India and the United Arab Emirates are extremely important. I take great hope and comfort from the special relationship between our two countries.

    Chief Guest

    Under the Patronage of

    His Highness Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak Al Nahayan

    Hon’ble Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence, Govt. of UAE

  • IOD Chairman

    Lalit
    IOD
     

    Hon’ble Justice Uday U. Lalit

    Chairman, Institute of Directors

    Former Chief Justice of India

  • Convention Chairman

    Tayeb
    IOD
     

    Dr. Tayeb Kamali

    Global Chairman - UAE & Gulf
    Institute of Directors, India

    Chairman, Board of the Trustees
    Abu Dhabi School of Management
    UAE

  • IOD Vice-Chairman

    Awasthi
    IOD
     

    Hon'ble Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi

    Vice-Chairman, Institute of Directors

    Judicial Member, Lokpal of India
    Former Chairperson
    Law Commission of India

Recognitions & Felicitations

  • IOD Global


    IOD Distinguished Fellows

    Over the Years

  • Driving Excellence Award


    IODGLOBAL Driving Excellence Award for Leadership (IDEAL)

  • GPA Individual Leadership Award


    Individual Leadership Award Winners

  • Golden Peacock Awards


    Institutional Award Winners

    based on
    Golden Peacock
    Excellence Model 2026

Eminent Guests of Honour

  • Mazrui
    IOD
     

    His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum

    President
    Dubai Civil Aviation Authority Chairman and Chief Executive
    The Emirates Airlines and
    Group Chairman
    Dubai World

  • Dhahi
    IOD
     

    H.E. Lt. Gen. Dhahi Khalfan Tamim

    Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security
    Dubai, UAE

Esteemed Guests and Distinguished Keynote Speakers
over the years

  • Sunjay
    IOD
     

    H.E Sunjay Sudhir, IFS

    Ambassador of India
    to United Arab Emirates

  • Mansoori
    IOD
     

    H.E. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori

    Cabinet Member and Hon'ble Minister of Economy
    Govt. of UAE

  • Khalaf
    IOD
     

    H.E. Dr. Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor

    Group Chairman
    Al Habtoor Group

  • Alok
    IOD
     

    The Rt. Hon. Sir Alok Sharma KCMG MP

    President of COP26 & Member of Parliament for Reading West
    Govt. of UK

  • Baroness
    IOD
     

    The Baroness Verma

    Member of the House of Lords and former Energy & Climate Change Minister, and former International Development Minister, UK

  • Juma  

    H.E. Juma Al Majid

    Founder
    Juma Al Majid Holding Group LLC, UAE

  • Sulayem
    IOD
     

    H.E. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem

    Group Chairman & CEO
    DP World

  • Eugene Mayne
    IOD
     

    Eugene Mayne

    Founder & Group CEO
    Tristar Group, UAE

  • Maskari
    IOD
     

    H.E. Dr. Shaikha Ali Salem Al Maskari

    Chairperson Al Maskari Holding, UAE

  • Campbell
    IOD
     

    Campbell Wilson

    CEO & Managing Director
    Air India

  • Marri
    IOD
     

    H.E. Lt. Gen. Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri

    Director General
    General Directorate of Residency, and Foreigners Affairs, Dubai

  • Mohit
    IOD
     

    Mohit Burman

    Chairman
    Dabur India Ltd.

  • Ashok Chandra
    IOD
     

    Ashok Chandra

    MD & CEO
    Punjab National Bank, India

  • Sushma
    IOD
     

    Dr. Sushma Paul Berlia

    Co-Promoter & President
    Apeejay Stya & Svran Group
    Co-Founder & Chancellor
    Apeejay Stya University

  • Krishna Prasad Chigurupati
    IOD
     

    Dr. Krishna Prasad Chigurupati

    Chairman & MD
    Granules India Ltd.

  • George-Jacob-Muthoot
    IOD
     

    George Jacob Muthoot

    Chairman
    The Muthoot Group, India

  • Harshbeena
    IOD
     

    Harshbeena Zaveri

    Vice Chairman & MD
    NRB Bearings Limited, India

  • Moopen  

    Dr. Azad Moopen

    Chairman & Managing Director
    Aster DM Healthcare, UAE

  • Saleh
    IOD
     

    H.E. Abdulla Al Saleh

    Undersecretary
    Ministry of Economy
    Govt. of UAE

  • Satish
    IOD
     

    H.E. Satish Kumar Sivan, IFS

    Consul General of India
    Dubai

  • Kalban
    IOD
     

    H.E. Abdulla J. M. Kalban

    President & CEO Dubai Aluminium, UAE

  • Mazrui
    IOD
     

    H. E. Abdulla Mohamed Al Mazrui

    Chairman Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  • Kishor
    IOD
     

    Kishor Kharat

    (the then) Managing Director & CEO
    Indian Bank

  • Abdulla Salem Al Nuaimi
    IOD
     

    Abdulla Salem Al Nuaimi

    Chief Executive Officer
    Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange

  • Feryal-Ahmadi  

    Feryal Ahmadi

    Chief Operating Officer
    DMCC, UAE

  • Campbell
    IOD
     

    Dr. Vivek Lall

    Chief Executive General
    Atomics Global Corporation
    San Diego, CA, USA

  • Essa Abdulla Al Ghurair
    IOD
     

    Essa Abdulla Al Ghurair

    Chairman
    Essa Al Ghurair Investment, UAE

  • Khalifa
    IOD
     

    Her Excellency Sheikha Jawaher Bint Khalifa Al Khalifa

    Founder
    FUTURE8, Bahrain

  • Deepak-Agarwal
    IOD
     

    Deepak Agarwal, IAS

    Managing Director
    NAFED, Govt. of India

  • Vijay-Karia
    IOD
     

    Vijay Karia

    Chairman & MD
    Ravin Group of Companies

  • Sharma
    IOD
     

    V. K. Sharma

    (the then) Chairman
    The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)

  • Barton
    IOD
     

    Dominic Barton

    (the then) Global Managing Partner
    McKinsey & Company

  • Surender-Singh-Kandhari
    IOD
     

    Dr. Surender Singh Kandhari

    Chairman Al Dobowi Group
    Eternity Technologies
    Dubai (UAE)

  • Hussain Al Mahmoudi
    IOD
     

    H.E. Hussain Al Mahmoudi

    Chief Executive Officer
    Sharjah Research Technology
    and Innovation Park (SRTIP)

  • Nasser-Munjee
    IOD
     

    Nasser Munjee

    Chairman of Board of Directors Tata Motors Finance

  • Andrew-Ratcliffe
    IOD
     

    Andrew Ratcliffe

    (the then) President
    The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), UK

  • Sriram
    IOD
     

    B. Sriram

    (the then), Managing Director
    State Bank of India

  • Vasudeva  

    Sudhir Vasudeva

    (the then) Chairman & MD Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC)

  • Sarkal
    IOD
     

    H.E. Marwan Jassim Al Sarkal

    (the then) CEO
    Sharjah Investment and Development Authority – Shurooq

  • Mishal
    IOD
     

    Mishal Hamed Kanoo

    Chairman
    The Kanoo Group, UAE

  • Banna
    IOD
     

    H.E. Dr. Ahmed Al Banna

    (the then) Ambassador of UAE to India

  • Sharaf
    IOD
     

    H.E. Mohammed Sharaf

    (the then) Assistant Foreign Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs, The UAE-Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation

  • Obaidly
    IOD
     

    H.E. Major General Dr. Abdul Quddus Al Obaidly

    Assistant Commander-in- Chief for Quality & Excellence Dubai Police

  • Mazrouei
    IOD
     

    H.E. Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei

    Chief Executive Officer
    ADGM Registration Authority

  • Mohit-Ralhan
    IOD
     

    Mohit Ralhan

    Global CEO & Managing
    Partner, TIW Capital, Singapore

  • MaMeeranzrui
    IOD
     

    Mohamed Yahya Kazi Meeran

    Director and Group CEO
    Galadari Brothers Co. LLC, UAE

  • Sadaf
    IOD
     

    Sadaf Sayeed

    Chief Executive Officer
    Muthoot Microfin Limited

  • Mohamed Al Hashemi
    IOD
     

    H.E. Mohamed Al Hashemi

    Chief Executive Officer
    Union Coop, UAE

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Roll of Honour: Over the Years

Glimpses From the Past Events

Testimonials

Some of the Participating Organizations
(over the years)

Galaxy of Speakers
(over the years)

A Report on 2025
IOD's Tristar Dubai Global Convention

Golden Peacock Awards

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Note: The Institute of Directors (IOD) reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule the conference at any time, with or without prior notice and at its sole discretion, without assigning any reason. The right of admission is reserved.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by the speakers at IOD events are their own & do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the organizing committee, associated entities, or the Institute of Directors, India. The content of the speeches is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. The IOD or the organizers do not assume any responsibility or liability for any decisions made or actions taken based on the information provided during the event. Attendees are encouraged to seek independent advice before making any decisions.