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UAE boards align with Vision 2050

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December 17, 2025

Boards in the UAE are deeply aligned with the country’s Vision 2050, but many still spend more time reviewing past performance than planning for the future, according to the inaugural Middle East Board Value Index by Board Intelligence.

- Somshankar Bandyopadhyay

The study, based on responses from 100 board directors across the GCC, reveals that 60 per cent of UAE and regional boards report “extremely effective” alignment with national transformation agendas, embedding priorities such as UAE Vision 2050 and Saudi Vision 2030 into corporate strategies. A further 37 per cent say they are moderately aligned, signaling strong commitment but uneven depth.

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