What is BNI®
BNI is the World’s Largest professional networking organization. Over the past 41 Years, BNI has grown to over 355K+ Members worldwide, in more than 77 different countries, from over 300 different types of professions, all of whom have benefited from increased referral business as a result of BNI.
Belonging to BNI is like having dozens of salespeople working for you! Because every single company and entrepreneur out there needs more sales. BNI provides a structured referral networking system to help generate referrals by sharing business connections.
The philosophy of this organization is built upon the idea of “Givers Gain®”: By giving business to others, you will get business in return. This is predicated on the age-old idea of “What goes around, comes around.”
Global Members
Global Chapters
Member Referrals
Member Generated Business
Our Mission
Our Core Values
BNI is built on a set of guiding principles which form the foundation on which Members interact, conduct themselves and fulfill their goals. At BNI, we’re Changing the Way the World does Business®.
Givers Gain®
Givers Gain is the underlying philosophy of BNI. We exemplify that by giving business to others; you will get business in return.
Lifelong Learning
We believe in the continuous improvement of personal and professional skills. BNI provides a variety of opportunities to support lifelong learning.
Traditions + Innovation
Tradition in an organization tells us where we come from and lays the foundation of who we are, but we must always be looking for ways to innovate.
Positive Attitude
BNI provides an environment that enables you to surround yourself with people who want to help you succeed.
Building Relationships
Networking is more about farming connections with new contacts than hunting for them. People want to do business with people they know and trust. It’s about cultivating those relationships.
Accountability
If you want to have a powerful personal network, you must have accountability. Otherwise, it becomes a social group.
Recognition
It’s important to recognize those who are contributing.
BNI North Dubai
Founded in 2005, BNI Dubai has evolved into one of the largest and most successful business networking organizations in the country. In 2026, BNI Dubai has over 1,500 Members, generating AED 4.7 billion in Business. In the past year alone, Members achieved AED 907 million in business and exchanged 95,537 referrals.
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BNI North Dubai Leadership
Ivan Misner, Ph.D
Founder and Chief Visionary Officer
Mary Kennedy Thompson
Chief Executive Officer
Bijay Shah & Anuradhha Shah
National Directors, BNI UAE
Amit Vardhan
Executive Director
Arti Vardhan
Co - Executive Director
Awards & Recognition
BNI Dubai stands as a powerful business network, bringing together over 1,500 business owners. Through 635,000 referrals, Members have generated more than AED 4.7 billion in business, reflecting the strength and effectiveness of the system.
What You Should Know
Generate Business Weekly
Members of each Chapter meet weekly to build relationships and generate referrals.
Get the Edge Over Your Competition
One seat per profession - ensuring no competition, only collaboration.
Tap Into a Global Network
Connect with over 355K+ Members around the globe through the BNI Connect online network.
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