GRC and Export Controls in the Middle East Conference, 15 – 16 September 2026, Riyadh, KSA

The Middle East & Africa Compliance Association (MEACA) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven professional body committed to advancing transparency, accountability, and ethical governance across both public and private sectors in the Middle East and Africa. Established to address the growing need for structured compliance frameworks in the region, MEACA serves as a central hub for compliance professionals, offering resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy to promote integrity in business practices. 

Mission og vision: 

• Vision: To be the leading professional association in the Middle East and Africa, promoting transparency, accountability, and a culture of integrity in both private and public sectors. 

• Mission: To empower compliance professionals with the skills, resources, and knowledge to be effective ambassadors of goodwill within their respective companies and communities. MEACA seeks to foster and nurture a business context where good governance, adherence to laws, ethics, and transparency are the international norm, not the exception. 

Kerneaktiviteter: 

• Professional Development: MEACA offers training programs, workshops, and seminars aimed at enhancing the competencies of compliance professionals. 

• Networking Opportunities: The association organizes events and conferences to facilitate the exchange of ideas and best practices among professionals in the field. 

• Advocacy and Thought Leadership: MEACA engages with policymakers and industry leaders to advocate for robust compliance standards and ethical business practices. 

• Mentorship Programs: Committed to nurturing the next generation of compliance professionals, MEACA provides mentorship opportunities to guide and support emerging talent in the industry 

Gennem disse initiativer sigter MEACA mod at opbygge en modstandsdygtig compliance-kultur, der understøtter bæredygtig økonomisk vækst og forbedrer Mellemøstens og Afrikas globale omdømme som regioner, der er forpligtet til etisk forretningsadfærd. 

Descartes (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) is the global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance and security of logistics-intensive businesses. Descartes helps customers to work smarter by making access to and analysis of global trade data easy. Our suite of solutions helps businesses achieve higher trade compliance rates, reduce duties paid, minimize transactions with sanctioned parties and provides insight into potential customers and supply chain resources.

Descartes is the world’s largest, collaborative multimodal logistics community. Our headquarters are in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and we have offices and partners around the world. Learn more at www.descartes.com.

BLOMSTEIN is a leading European law firm specialising in international trade as well as government contracts, EU ESG compliance, competition, and State aid. Headquartered in Berlin and operating through offices in Brussels, Lisbon and Düsseldorf, the firm advises global companies across a wide range of industries.

BLOMSTEIN’s experienced team supports high-profile clients worldwide on complex EU sanctions regimes, dual-use compliance, and high-stakes enforcement matters, combining deep regulatory expertise with strategic guidance to help companies navigate fast-evolving geopolitical, supply-chain, and security-related risks. Beyond export control, customs and sanctions, BLOMSTEIN is highly active in foreign direct investment (FDI) screenings, regularly assisting international clients with complex filings before the EU and Member States authorities. The firm also advises business associations, manufacturers, and importers on all aspects of trade defence instruments, including anti dumping and safeguard measures.

BLOMSTEIN has been recognised for its outstanding foreign trade law expertise by Chambers, Legal 500 and JUVE.

Dow Jones Risk & Compliance is a global provider of best-in-class risk data, web-based software applications and scalable due diligence services that help organizations manage risk and meet regulatory requirements related to financial crime, third-party risk management, sanctions and international trade. Built on the legacy of one of the world’s most trusted newsrooms, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance combines the expertise of a multilingual research team with industry-leading data scientists and technologists to provide actionable content structured specifically for compliance needs. Our solutions were developed in partnership with top legal and political advisors — including former regulators — to help our clients maintain consistency across global business units and teams.  

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