Mudara - Institute of Directors (IOD) is a membership organisation serving board members, directors and governance professionals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Headquartered at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in the UAE, Mudara IOD promotes director excellence by advocating the interests of boards and facilitating professional development through education, research, information, networking and dialogue.

Through membership of the Institute, professionals and board members can acquire the knowledge, expertise and support necessary for enhancing corporate directorship. It empowers directors and board members to maximise their potential by providing the resources for best practices, business performance and professional development.

Vision and Mission:

Our vision is to be the region's leading, professional membership organisation representing the interests of directors and board members.

Our mission is to establish an internationally recognised institute committed to best practices for directors by:

Offering professional development and networking

Providing research and information

Providing ancillary services

Establishing a network of branches

Creating a network of partnerships with directors institutes and other recognized organisations

Objectives:

To assist members and their boards in achieving the highest standards of directorship and corporate governance by providing information, research, advice and professional development

To advance the interests of directors in the region

To increase understanding of the role of company directors

To provide a forum for members to exchange ideas on common issues

To support free enterprise and wealth creation that will lead to greater employment opportunities and higher living standards