The ICSI Middle East Conference 2025, organized by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), was held from April 24 to 26, 2025, at the Taj Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The conference focused on the theme "Good Governance: Empowering Capital Markets," aiming to enhance bilateral ties between India and the UAE and promote corporate governance practices in the region.
The event featured a series of plenary sessions and discussions led by distinguished speakers, including Shri Ram Nath Kovind, the Hon'ble Former President of India, and H.E. Dr. Maria Hanif Al Qassim, Assistant Undersecretary of Economic Policies & Studies at the UAE Ministry of Economy. A notable highlight was the launch of a Certificate Course on UAE Business Manager, which attracted over 150 in-person delegates and approximately 2,000 virtual participants. The conference also emphasized gender equality and diversity, with a significant representation of women in the audience.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage in networking sessions, a study tour of the Dubai Financial Market, and a panoramic city tour, fostering connections among professionals and stakeholders in the corporate governance sector.
The conference was designed for company secretaries, corporate governance professionals, legal experts, and business leaders interested in enhancing their understanding of governance principles and their application in capital markets.
Speakers(5)
H.E. Dr. Maria Hanif Al Qassim
Assistant Undersecretary of Economic Policies & Studies at Ministry of Economy, UAE
H.E. Dr. Maria Hanif Al Qassim holds the position of Assistant Undersecretary of Economic Policies & Studies at the Ministry of Economy in the UAE.
Mr. Abdulla Al Saleh
Under Secretary at Ministry of Economy, UAE
Mr. Abdulla Al Saleh serves as the Under Secretary at the Ministry of Economy in the UAE, overseeing various economic policies and initiatives.
Mr. B.G. Krishanan
Consul (Economic, Trade, Commerce & Education) at Consulate General of India, Dubai
Mr. B.G. Krishanan is the Consul responsible for Economic, Trade, Commerce & Education at the Consulate General of India in Dubai.
Mr. Satish Kumar Sivan
Consul General at Consulate General of India, Dubai
Mr. Satish Kumar Sivan is the Consul General at the Consulate General of India in Dubai, representing India's diplomatic interests in the UAE.
Shri Ram Nath Kovind
Hon’ble Former President of India
Shri Ram Nath Kovind served as the 14th President of India from 2017 to 2022, prior to which he was the Governor of Bihar and a Member of Parliament.
Event Details
- Date
- December 13, 2025
- Location
- 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Taj Dubai, Burj Khalifa Street, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Company secretaries, corporate governance professionals, legal experts, business leaders
- CLE Credits
- Up to 15 CLE credits
- Attendees
- Over 2,150 delegates