DRI GCC Committee

TThe DRI GCC Business Resilience Committee is a collective of senior industry practitioners and subject matter experts who provide strategic guidance, thought leadership, and professional representation in support of resilience excellence across the GCC.

Established through the contributions of experienced professionals from various sectors, the Committee serves to advance Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Resilience, and Risk Management within complex and highly regulated environments.

Operating on a voluntary basis, Committee members contribute their expertise for the public good, helping to shape policies, practices, and professional standards that strengthen organisational resilience across the region.

Our Role and Impact

  • Brings together resilience leaders and practitioners from across the GCC
  • Advances regional knowledge and best practices in Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Operational Resilience
  • Bridges industry, practitioners, and stakeholders to raise awareness and maturity across sectors
  • Supports alignment with international standards and regional regulatory expectations
  • Provides professional insight and representation to elevate resilience as a strategic priority

Through collective expertise and cross-industry collaboration, the DRI GCC Committee plays a vital role in strengthening the resilience ecosystem that underpins economic stability and sustainable growth across the region.

Waleed Aldakheel
Chairperson
Waleed Aldakheel, CBCP, CBCA
Waleed Aldakheel is a highly accomplished expert with over 32 years of specialized experience in the Financial Sector, focusing on Risk, Resilience, and Crisis Management. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) GCC and acts as a consultant for various governmental and private entities in the region.
Business Continuity Management Operational Risk Management Risk Management Crisis Management
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Dr Talal Albadranif
Committee Member
Dr. Talal Albadranif
Anas Arafah
Committee Member
Anas Arafah, CBCP
Abdulrahman
Committee Member
Abdulrahman Alonaizan, CBCP, CBCLA, CCRP, CRMP
Abdullatif
Committee Member
Abdullatif AlSalem

Becoming BCM Committee

Be part of a dedicated team that drives resilience and business continuity awareness across Malaysia. As a BCM Committee Member, you’ll contribute your professional expertise to advance best practices, mentor practitioners, and strengthen collaboration within the resilience community. Join us in shaping the future of Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Resilience, and Risk Management for the region.

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