2026 Annual London Global Convention | Corporate Governance & Sustainability & Presentation of Golden Peacock Awards | Theme - Boards at the Crossroads of Volatility and the AI Era: Shaping the future of Corporate Governance and Sustainability | 18 – 21 November 2026, London (UK)

IOD's Press Clippings

2026

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Culture gaps drive India’s quiet quitting: Study

Aug 22, 2026

Nearly six in 10 Indian employees are showing up for work without being psychologically invested in their jobs, while engagement among managers has fallen sharply, according to a new report by Gallup and the Institute of Directors (IOD), India.

2025

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IOD, India signs an MoU with Vietnam Independent Directors Association (VNIDA) at the Independent Director Forum 2025, in Vietnam on July 18, 2025

Jul 18, 2025

The Vietnam Independent Directors Association (VNIDA) is a professional association for independent directors in Vietnam. VNIDA was established under Decision No. 04/QD-BNV issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs of Vietnam on 5 January 2022. The purpose of this MOU is to encourage, promote and facilitate the sharing of ideas, information, and networking opportunities among respective members of VNIDA & IOD, under applicable laws and regulations.

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Nahayan bin Mubarak opens IOD Global Convention in the UAE

May 25, 2025

Nahayan bin Mubarak opens IOD Global Convention in the UAE

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Tristar launches 2024 Sustainability report at IOD Global Convention

May 25, 2025

Tristar launches 2024 Sustainability report at IOD UAE Global Convention

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H.E. Abdulla Al Saleh was conferred with the Institute of Directors (IOD) India's, prestigious Distinguished Fellowship for 2025

May 25, 2025

H.E. Abdulla Al Saleh was conferred with the Institute of Directors (IOD) India's, prestigious Distinguished Fellowship for 2025

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H.E. Lt. Gen. Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri was conferred with the Institute of Directors (IOD) India's, prestigious Distinguished Fellowship for 2025

May 25, 2025

H.E. Lt. Gen. Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri was conferred with the Institute of Directors (IOD) India's, prestigious Distinguished Fellowship for 2025

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HH Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak Al Nahayan inaugurates 2025 Institute of Directors IOD Global Convention in UAE

May 22, 2025

Nahayan bin Mubarak inaugurates 2025 Institute of Directors IOD Global Convention in UAE

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Nahayan bin Mubarak inaugurates the IOD Global Convention 2025 in the UAE

May 22, 2025

HH Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak Al Nahayan inaugurates inaugurates the IOD Global Convention 2025 in the UAE

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IOD set to host yet another Global Convention in Dubai; Tristar joins as title partner

Apr 18, 2025

‘Boards in a rapidly changing world’ is the theme of the Tristar- IOD - 2025 UAE Global Convention on leadership for business excellence and innovation hosted by IOD India.

2023

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Tristar: A success story shared on 2023 IOD's Tristar Dubai Global Convention

Mar 14, 2023

Eugene Mayne, CEO at Tristar Group recently delivered a keynote address at the Dubai Global Convention of the Institute of Directors (IOD), India

2020

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Singapore companies increasingly collaborating with Indian counterparts

Jan 27, 2020

Singapore, Jan 17 (PTI) Singapore companies are increasingly collaborating with Indian corporations and business counterparts, especially tapping opportunities in health-tech, rural-tech, e-commerce and smart-city development programme, an official said.

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IOD’s Singapore Convention Deepens Ties With Singapore

Jan 26, 2020

IOD signed a memorandum of understanding with NUS Business School and honored one of Singapore’s leading government officials, Peter Ong Kwee, with “Distinguished Fellowship” during its Golden Peacock Awards on 16 Jan 2020.

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Blue Dart received GPA for Corporate Ethics – 2019

Jan 20, 2020

‘Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Ethics – 2019’ at "IOD India's "4th annual Global Convention on CORPORATE ETHICS & RISK MANAGEMENT", held on 16 January, 2020 at Singapore organised by the by The Institute of Directors.

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IIFL Finance wins ‘Golden Peacock Award for Risk Management’

Jan 19, 2020

IIFL Finance said that it has received the prestigious ‘Golden Peacock Award for Risk Management’ for the year 2019 at Singapore Global Convention on Board Leadership & Risk Management. Golden Peacock is one of the most respected recognition in risk management given by the Institute of Directors.

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ONGC declared winner of Golden Peacock 2019 award for Risk Management

Jan 18, 2020

ONGC has been declared as the Winner of ‘Golden Peacock Award for Risk Management’ for 2019, by the Awards Jury of Institute of Directors (IOD), India. The award shall be presented to ONGC in the presence of business & industry leaders during IOD, India’s “2020 Singapore Global Convention on BOARD LEADERSHIP & RISK MANAGEMENT” and ‘GLOBAL BUSINESS MEET’.

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IOD, CGIO sign pact for best corporate governance practices

Jan 17, 2020

Singapore, Jan 17 (PTI) In a bid to further Indian business ties with Asean and East Asian markets, Institute of Directors (IOD) has signed a pact with Centre for Governance, Institutions and Organizations for collaboration in best corporate governance practices.

2019

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UAE-India Relations Relishing Golden Era

Jul 20, 2019

While relations between the UAE and India have always been strong, and both sides have enjoyed a surge in business across various industries, experts at the Institute of Directors (IOD) Dubai Global Convention 2019 said that bilateral relations between both countries are currently in a “golden era”. Held under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State for Tolerance, the event is being held in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Economy and the Consulate-General of India Dubai, in association with Khaleej Times.

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UAE-India relations relishing 'Golden Era' second edition

Jul 17, 2019

DUBAI - The UAE is working on improving its investment environment and offerings by completing a number of mega infrastructure projects, Abdullah Al Saleh, Under secretary, Minister of Economy, said on Tuesday

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UAE, India set to enjoy exponential growth

Jul 01, 2019

Nations look at future filled with more cooperation. TheUAE’s aggressive approach to bolster its trade ties with its top trading partner India seems to have further deepened as both nations have now moved from policy formation to practically implementing in action to see the figures grow many fold by introducing initiatives that cement bilateral ties. The Institute of Directors (IOD) annual conference in Dubai affirmed under the session ‘Global business meet: a spectrum of opportunities’ pitching for greater trade and investment ties that current year will offer investment and trade relations opportunities on both sides to witness exponential growth.

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UAE, India set to enjoy exponential growth

Mar 06, 2019

The UAE's aggressive approach to bolster its trade ties with its top trading partner India seems to have further deepened as both nations have now moved from policy formation to practically implementing in action to see the figures grow many fold by introducing initiatives that cement bilateral ties.

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UAE offers platform to harness skills

Mar 06, 2019

The UAE offers today a paltform for the youth to harness their entreprenurial skills. The UAE is known to set trends and today the modern boardrooms offer a unique platform where the businesses offer the diversity mix of the youth and wise leadership from reputed business experts.

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Why boards need to be more agile, responsive

Mar 06, 2019

In a time when technology has the power to disrupt an organisation's operations in a matter of minutes, board members face an uphill challenge in preparing themselves and their organisations for the future, experts at the Institute of Directors (IOD) Dubai Global Convention 2019 said.

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Firms not to compromise on innovation

Mar 06, 2019

While organisations across the UAE and India have to deal with a lot of factors that are arising as a result of disruptive technologies, one thing that they can't afford to compromise on are their innovation strategies, experts at the Institute of Directors (IOD) Dubai Global Convention 2019 said. Samira Shaloh, co-founder of Brain Quest UAE, said that digital transformation is seen by some organisations as a threat; while, to some, it is an opportunity.

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Al Mansouri, Al Maskari honoured with IOD's Golden Peacock award

Mar 05, 2019

Accolade from Institute of Directors India recognised worldwide as hallmark of excellence UAE Minister of Economy Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri was honoured by the Institute of Directors with the Golden Peacock Global Award for Leadership in Economic Transformation. Al Mansouri was joined by Dr Shaikha Ali Salem Al Maskari, chairperson of Al Maskari Holding, who received the Golden Peacock Global Award for Lifetime Achievement in Business and Social Leadership.

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Expo an unmatched opportunity for Indian firms

Mar 05, 2019

Mega event to add value to economy of UAE, specifically Dubai's The expo 2020 dubai event has created, and will continue to create, opportunities for Indian firms to showcase the Made in India brand, experts at the Dubai Global Convention 2019 said. Dr Ahmed Al Banna, Ambassador of the UAE to India, noted that the weight and prestige of the UAE playing host to the mega event was evident during the voting phase in France.

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IOD excellence awards inspire UAE corporates

Jan 24, 2019

Dr Ahmed Al Banna, Mohamed Yahya Kazi honoured with Distinguished Fellow accolade A couple of big names have been added to the Institute of Directors' (IOD) very long list of recipients of its Distinguished Fellow accolade. Dr Ahmed Al Banna, Ambassador of the UAE to India, and Mohamed Yahya Kazi, director and group CEO of Galadari Brothers Co, were honoured with the IOD Distinguished Fellowship award for 2019 for their achievements and dedication to business excellence.

2018

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DMCC boosts ties with Indian business community

Jul 01, 2018

DMCC, the world’s leading Free Zone for commodities trade and enterprise, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Directors, India, during the 28th Word Congress on “Leadership for Business Excellence & Innovation”, held at The St. Regis Dubai.

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UAE to save Dh11B with blockchain

Apr 19, 2018

DUBAI - Under Emirates Block chain Strategy 2021 initiative, 50 per cent of government transactions will be through the blockchain platform over the next 3 years. This revolutionary transformation is expected to save Dh11 billion in transactions and documents processed routinely, panellists at a seminar said on Wednesday.

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UAE-India trade likely to cross $100B by 2020

Apr 18, 2018

2018 - Dubai Global Convention | Ahmed Sultan bin Sulayem signs an agreement with Lt. Gen. J.S. Ahluwalia, president, Institute Of Directors, India, in the presence of Abdullah Al Saleh at the 2018 Dubai Global Convention on Tuesday - Photos by Dhes Handumon

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UAE-India trade likely to cross $100 billion by 2020

Apr 17, 2018

"India is an important demographic and economic powerhouse in Asia and investments between the 2 countries exceed billions. This convention will take the India-UAE relationship a step further as both countries explore ways to enhance business ties, intensify economic cooperation and increase innovation and entrepreneurship in sectors of mutual interest," Abdulla Al Saleh, Undersecretary, Foreign Trade & Industry, Ministry of Economy, said in his inaugural address.

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Boards need to think one step ahead

Apr 17, 2018

Modern day corporate boardrooms require a holistic perspective to ensure an inter-disciplinary and inclusive approach to excellence, innovation and entrepreneurship, business stalwarts and thought leaders said on Tuesday. Dwelling on the topic 'Boards to lead business excellence: staying ahead of the curve', at the Dubai Global Convention of the Institute of Directors, business leaders examined what represented excellence and what factors boards should consider.

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Why tolerance is a Board Responsibility

Apr 17, 2018

The visionary leaders of the UAE exemplify how transformative leadership can foster creativity, innovation and business excellence, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, said on Tuesday.

2017

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‘Environmental protection must for human rights'

Jul 08, 2017

Supreme Court too plays a vital role in the matter: Justice Joseph Supreme Court Judge Kurian Joseph said environmental protection had become a matter of great concern for human rights and the right to live with dignity.

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Stay relevant 'with new ideas'

Apr 21, 2017

Directors should aspire to be open minded, objective and dispassionate. They may also be expected to be both enterpreneurial and prudent - Prof. Colin Coulson-Thomas

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Success depends on 'Ability to Innovate'

Apr 20, 2017

DUBAI - A mutual respect for universal values has enabled the deep and enduring friendship between UAE citizens and the NON-Resident Indians who have helped and who continue to help the UAE develop as a peaceful and prosperous global crossroads, Seikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, said on Wednesday

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UAE investment environment stable

Apr 19, 2017

DUBAI - The UAE is working on improving its investment environment and offerings by completing a number of mega infrastructure projects, Abdullah Al Saleh, Under secretary, Minister of Economy, said on Tuesday

2016

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Board members need to reassess various factors

Apr 21, 2016

Lt. Gen J. S. Ahluwalia, president, IOD, India; Anurag Bhushan, Consul-General of India, Dubai; Dr Tayeb Kamali, chairman, IOD, India, UAE Chapter; and Chandra Sen Hada, director-general, UAE Chapter, Institute of Directors, India; during the Dubai Global Convention - 2016: Leadership for Business Excellence and Innovation Golden Peacock Awards in Dubai on Tuesday. - Photo by Dhes Handumon

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Dubai Global Convention 2016 spotlights Business Excellence and Innovation

Apr 20, 2016

Shaikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan and Lt Gen J.S. Ahluwalia confer the Golden Peacock Global Award for leadership in public service to Lt Gen Dhahl Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security, during Dubai Global Convention - 2016. At right, Marwan Jassim Al Sarkal speaks at the event. - Photos by Dhes Handumon

2015

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Ambitious climate action plan on anvil

Jul 12, 2015

As the world waits word from India on how high a target it will set itself for cutting carbon emissions, New Delhi has said its contribution would be "much more ambitious than what people expect" but rich nations must be ready to share the cost burden.

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Minister Prakash Javadekar optimistic about Paris summit

Apr 05, 2015

Cautioning against the doomsday approach of environment Minister Prakash Javadekar expressed confidence over a climate agreement in Paris. Speaking at the World Environment Congress, Javadekar said a key feature of the road to Paris was that all the countries of the world had taken a pledge towards environment conservation and agreed to take action.

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