Advanced Operational Excellence (ADVOX) | Business Continuity & Operational Resilience - Consulting, Risk Advisory & Training
An effective Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) safeguards your organisation from unplanned or unexpected operational disruptions, threats, minor & major incidents and crisis events. It provides resilience for critical products & important business services (IBSs), in line with your BC policy, recovery strategies and recovery time objectives (RTOs), to minimise operational impacts & losses and meet customer, client & market obligations. The BCMS protects the brand image, reputation, mission & corporate objectives, and provides legal & regulatory compliance, operational excellence & competitive advantage.⚠ Read: 2026 GCC Incident Log · major incidents & crisis events →▶ Read: Business Resilience in the Gulf & Middle East · from plan to operating capability →
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Enhancing our clients’ Business Continuity and Operational Resilience capabilities
Advisory, consulting, implementation, auditing, staff training and development, and BCI certification training for organisations across the GCC and beyond.
ADVOX delivers public and in-house BCI courses in the Gulf States and Middle East.Get Certified: CBCI Certification Course
Watch this short overview from the Business Continuity Institute to learn more about the CBCI certification course.
Video: The Business Continuity Institute (BCI). Watch on YouTube ↗
View CBCI course dates and fees ↓Every cyber attack is a business continuity event.
Technical controls reduce the risk. Prepared people and a tested BCMS decide how well your organisation responds and recovers.
Cyber Security Training →In-house training for staff, managers and practitioners, online or in the classroom.BCMS Consulting →Build, review and test a management system that covers cyber incidents and IT recovery.AI Consulting →Use AI in your resilience programme with sensible controls, and manage the risks it brings.
Key components of ADVOX BCMS implementations
We support organisations at every stage, from an initial gap analysis through to ISO 22301 certification and long-term BCMS programme maintenance. As qualified ISO 22301 Lead Auditors, we know what an effective BCMS implementation looks like from both sides of the audit table.
- Governance and scopeA clear policy, agreed scope, named owners and a steering group, set up to meet ISO 22301 and your local regulator, such as NCEMA, SAMA or your central bank.
- Business impact analysisWe find out what matters most, how long each activity can stop before harm sets in, and the people, systems, sites and suppliers it relies on.
- Risk and dependency reviewWe look at the threats that are realistic for your region and sector, and at single points of failure in technology, premises and the supply chain.
- Recovery strategiesWorkable options for when things go wrong: alternate sites or remote working, manual workarounds, standby suppliers and cross-skilled teams.
- Plans people can useShort, clear plans that say when to activate, what to do in the first hour, who does what and who needs to be told.
- Crisis and incident managementContinuity, crisis leadership and operational teams joined up on escalation, decision-making and communications.
- Training and BCI certificationRole-based awareness and BCI courses, so leaders and teams can act with confidence when it counts.
- Exercises, review and assuranceTabletop exercises, drills and full simulations, followed by reviews, lessons learned and readiness for ISO 22301 certification or a regulatory review.
Country standards and regulations.
Country-specific guidance on national business continuity standards, central-bank rules and other regulatory requirements, with training and consultancy support.
United Arab Emirates
NCEMA 7000, the CBUAE Operational Risk Management Regulation, DIFC and ADGM rules, and a readiness checklist.
Explore UAE guidance →
Saudi Arabia
SAMA BCM Framework for banks and insurers, SAMA Cyber Security Framework, NCA controls, and a readiness checklist.
Explore Saudi guidance →
Qatar
QCB business continuity principles, technology risk and data regulations, and QFCRA requirements.
Explore Qatar guidance →
Bahrain
Central Bank of Bahrain Rulebook business continuity requirements for licensees.
Explore Bahrain guidance →
Kuwait
The CBK Cyber and Operational Resilience Framework and bank continuity expectations.
Explore Kuwait guidance →
Oman
The Central Bank of Oman Business Continuity Management Framework (Circular BM-1225).
Explore Oman guidance →
Egypt
Central Bank of Egypt cybersecurity framework and operational resilience directives, and FRA Resolution 227 of 2025.
Explore Egypt guidance →
Jordan
Central Bank of Jordan business continuity plan instructions, BCP audit circular and Cyber Resilience Instructions.
Explore Jordan guidance →
Turkey
BDDK information systems regulation for banks, CBRT guidance for payment institutions and KVKK data protection.
Explore Turkey guidance →
Europe
DORA, NIS2 and the Critical Entities Resilience Directive.
Explore EU guidance →
United Kingdom
BS EN ISO 22301, the Civil Contingencies Act, FCA and PRA operational resilience rules, and the NIS regime.
Explore UK guidance →ADVOX Collaboration Partners
Organisations we collaborate with for knowledge sharing.
Ways to work with ADVOX.
Operational Resilience Consultation
Work with ADVOX on your resilience and preparedness strategy, so you are prepared for a major incident.
Request to book →Strategic Planning Session
Prioritise your objectives with a business continuity and operational resilience strategic planning session.
Request to book →Tactical & Operational Action Planning
Tactical and operational plans that minimise the disruption to your business, aligned to good practices.
Request to book →Business Continuity Training
Customised or BC training sessions to enhance knowledge, skills and capabilities.
Request to book →Business Continuity Exercises
Customised incident scenarios, continuity exercises and tests for your organisation.
Request to book →Business Continuity Automation Software
Integrated Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Business Continuity Planning and Incident Response Software Automation.
Request to book →BCMS Management Review / Benchmarking
Review, audit and benchmark your business continuity and operational resilience management, with maturity and improvement recommendations.
Enquire to book →Training Needs Analysis
Assess the business continuity and resilience training needs of your staff, so your training is targeted.
Enquire to book →Incident Response and Crisis Management Simulations
Practise your response in a simulation built around your organisation’s own risks.
Learn more →Richard Lamb: richard.lamb.advox@gmail.com
UAE: +971 (0)503255491 · WhatsApp
UK: +44 (0)7736302890 · WhatsApp
Next public CBCI 7.0 certification courses.
Delivering in the UAE and Saudi Arabia* Course fees are set in UK pounds (GBP). Fees shown in other currencies are subject to the currency conversion from GBP at the time of booking. Payment is due before the course start date for individual delegates (a payment plan option is available, with 2 payments) and within 30 days for corporates.
Individual and/or corporate discounts are available on a case by case basis. Contact ADVOX to discuss further.
The CBCI exam fee is separate and is booked with the BCI: £350 / AED 1,721 / SAR 1,758 per person.
Group discounts available: 5% for 3 to 9 participants, 10% for 10 or more. BCI members receive 5% off eligible courses. See the FAQ.
Prices are per person and exclude VAT. UAE residents are also subject to 5% VAT. AED and SAR figures are illustrative conversions from GBP. They will be updated at the time of course booking and are subject to change in line with the exchange rates at that time.
November – December 2026
CBCI 7.0 Certification Course
CBCI 7.0 Certification Course
January 2027
CBCI 7.0 Certification Course
February 2027
CBCI 7.0 Certification Course
In-house courses can be scheduled at your convenience. See In-House Courses.
Dates as listed by the BCI.
Four reasons to work with ADVOX.
Current industry knowledge
ADVOX consulting and training are aligned to ISO 22301, UAE NCEMA 7000 and the BCI Good Practice Guidelines (GPG 7.0), and to central bank requirements such as CBUAE and KSA SAMA where they apply.
Quality of training
ADVOX delivers public and in-house BCI courses in the Gulf States and Middle East. Training and consulting are customised to each client’s needs.
An experienced practitioner
ADVOX is led by Nasim Choudhry, founder and lead consultant, with 25+ years in business continuity and operational resilience across financial services, banking, asset management, logistics, technology and security in the UK, UAE, Gulf States and Middle East. He is a BCI approved instructor and training coordinator.
Flexible delivery
Public courses run online, and in-house courses are scheduled at your convenience, online or in the classroom. ADVOX also provides consulting, exercises and simulations, e-learning and staff awareness across the GCC and other global locations, and aims to reply to enquiries within 2 hours.
Delivering BCI training across the GCC.
Serving the GCC.
ADVOX works with organisations in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait, and in other global locations. Public courses are currently listed for the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
- Pins mark Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, where public courses are listed.
Enhancing our clients’ business resilience.
Asset Management
This client approached us for consultation on how to mature their framework and response structure, for additional resilience capabilities and countermeasures.
Transportation Services
We worked closely with this client from the very beginning of their business resilience programme. We are happy to be their partner throughout their journey to enhance resilience for their client operations centre.
Trade Operations
This client asked us to review their current business continuity programme and identify improvement opportunities, to enhance their resilience programme, and also to embed resilience into their activities.
Telecoms Provider
This client approached us for consultation on how to develop staff awareness programmes to embed business continuity into the organisation’s culture. Our collaboration has been successful and raised staff awareness of their role in the organisation’s business continuity programme.
IT Services Provider
After many years in their industry, this client asked us to provide training on the latest business continuity good practices so they can service their clients effectively during disruptive events. Our guidance and consulting services have refined their business processes to enhance operational resilience and preparedness measures.
Logistics and Supply Chain
This client approached us for consultation on how to enhance their business continuity processes to transition from a small, local business to a larger, regional business. We are proud to see this business thrive as a leader in their industry and enhance their operational resiliency in preparedness for risk events.
Led by Nasim Choudhry, MSc, BSc, CBCI, MBCI.
Founder, lead consultant and training instructor at ADVOX, Nasim has 25 years+ experience in business continuity and operational resilience within the Financial Services, Banking, Asset Management, Logistics, Technology & Security sectors, in the United Kingdom (UK) and United Arab Emirates (UAE), Gulf States and Middle East, including roles at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and Prudential UK, to implement business continuity frameworks. He is a BCI approved instructor and training coordinator.
Grégory Williams, BSc, CFA
Strategic Advisor, Operational Resilience, Banking, Asset Management, Compliance, Regulations
Grégory has more than 25 years of experience across France, the UK, Europe, the UAE and KSA. His senior leadership roles include Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), Abu Dhabi, and Public Investment Fund (PIF), Riyadh, KSA. He brings experience in regulatory compliance, risk management and corporate governance to ADVOX.
Kaleem Chaudry, BA (Hons)
Strategic Advisor, Growth, Operations, Data & Technology Risk, Corporate & Investment Banking
Kaleem has more than 25 years of experience across multiple sectors, including investment banking, asset management, trading, technology, data, AI and operational resilience, in the UK and UAE. His senior leadership roles include J.P. Morgan, UBS and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). He is from London, UK, has been based in the UAE for 20 years, and provides ADVOX with advisory and strategic counsel on growth, business development, technology resilience, AI and operational resilience.
25+ years
Collective experience across Financial Services, Banking, Asset Management, Logistics, Technology & Security.
BCI courses
Public and in-house BCI courses, delivered across the Gulf States and Middle East.
ISO 22301
Frameworks and solutions aligned to the international standard for business continuity management systems.
NCEMA 7000 & GPG 7.0
Aligned to the UAE National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority standard and the BCI Good Practice Guidelines.
We look forward to working with your organisation.
We aim to reply to your enquiry within 2 hours.
Richard Lamb: richard.lamb.advox@gmail.com
UAE: +971 (0)503255491 · WhatsApp
UK: +44 (0)7736302890 · WhatsApp
