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Governing Board Members

Meet the executive officers, board directors, and sector advisors managing the growth of the Indo-Arab commerce corridor.

IACCIA Executive Presidium

H.E. Dr. Waiel Awwad
H.E. Dr. Waiel Awwad
President (Arab Side)

Senior diplomatic journalist and regional advisor. Guides strategic trade alliances and policy dialog formats between member embassies and ministries.

Dr. Asif Iqbal
Dr. Asif Iqbal
President (Indian Side)

Directs international business expansion strategies, representing the Indian commerce delegation to trade forums across Riyadh, Doha, and Muscat.

Mr. K. R. Nagesh
Mr. K. R. Nagesh
Vice President

Consultant on double-taxation avoidance treaties, corporate structures, and capital investments inside GCC special economic zones.

Executive Directors & Advisory Committee

Mr. Shibli Siddiqui
Mr. Shibli Siddiqui
Secretary General

Coordinates secretariat activities, manages delegation registrations, and acts as the liaison officer for the League of Arab States ambassadors in India.

Ms. Priya Das
Ms. Priya Das
Director of Bilateral Trade

Administers commercial metrics, analyzes import/export growth curves, and drafts sector matchmaking frameworks for MSME operators.

Mr. Tariq Al-Mansoor
Mr. Tariq Al-Mansoor
Advisory Board Coordinator

Acts as primary coordinator with regional chambers. Promotes policy alignments for joint logistics parks and industrial setups.

Mr. Vivek Oberoi
Mr. Vivek Oberoi
Industrial Sector Head

Consults on energy grids, transport lanes, and infrastructure bids. Facilitates logistics exchanges for metals, steel, and cement trades.

Ms. Sameera Khan
Ms. Sameera Khan
SME & Startup Desk Head

Coordinates incubation programs, cross-border mentorship channels, and venture funds access for technology and agritech founders.

Dr. Rashed Al-Dossari
Dr. Rashed Al-Dossari
Agro & Food Security Advisor

Coordinates bilateral grain treaties, organic certification protocols, and cold-chain transport networks across the Persian Gulf.