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Optro’s Richard Chambers on what UAE boards get wrong about business continuity

Optro’s Richard Chambers on what UAE boards get wrong about business continuity

The senior advisor, Risk and Audit at Optro and former CEO of The Institute of Internal Auditors shares how organisations are navigating an increasingly unpredictable operating environment.

09 August, 2026

 Women hold 7% of GCC board seats, UAE remains regional leader, report says 

 Women hold 7% of GCC board seats, UAE remains regional leader, report says 

A total of 341 women now serve on boards across 759 publicly listed companies in the Gulf, compared with 334 women in 2025, the report said

12 May, 2026

GCC board gender diversity rises to 6.8% in 2025, UAE leads with 14.8%

GCC board gender diversity rises to 6.8% in 2025, UAE leads with 14.8%

The index shows double-digit growth in every country since 2024, with female representation on boards now at 6.8 per cent across the GCC.

02 May, 2025

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