Sanctions, Anti-Corruption and Export Controls Compliance in the Middle East Conference, 28-29 May 2025, Dubai, UAE
Sanctions, Anti-Corruption and Export Controls Compliance in the Middle East Conference, 28-29 May 2025, Dubai, UAE
The US, UK, EU and now China have far reaching export controls, sanctions and anti-corruption initiatives, match this with local regulations and you have a perfect storm of compliance to navigate through. Our annual Sanctions, Anti-Corruption & Export Controls Compliance in the Middle East conference (SACEC) is the one place where you, as a local compliance specialist, can find a way through.

The US, UK, EU and now China have far reaching export controls, sanctions and anti-corruption initiatives, match this with local regulations and you have a perfect storm of compliance to navigate through. Our annual Sanctions, Anti-Corruption & Export Controls Compliance in the Middle East conference (SACEC) is the one place where you, as a local compliance specialist, can find a way through.
‘Culture beats Compliance’ is well known maxim but carries no weight with Regulators. So how do you not only build leading compliance programs but also ensure their take up and the buy in of the workforce ? Best Practice is commonly called for but does one size fit all ? How can you ensure you are compliant with conflicting American & Chinese regulations at the same time as ensuring local regulations are adhered too?
This conference has been produced with you the compliance specialist ‘on the ground’ in mind. It is designed to allow you to learn from your peers and benchmark your program with not only the global leaders but also with local prominent companies. This is the must attend conference in the region where you will meet eminent speakers from the UAE, Saudi Arabia as well as other GCC and leading global specialists, we look forward to meeting you.
Should you wish to join our esteemed speaker panel at this event, please contact Mr. Alex Terry on alex.terry@nielsonsmith.com
If you are interested in speaking at this conference, please contact Mr. Alex Terry on alex.terry@nielsonsmith.com
Please contact your NielsonSmith representative to discuss the programme in more depth.
BakerHostetler, one of the nation’s largest law firms, represents clients around the globe. With offices coast to coast, our nearly 1,000 attorneys litigate cases and resolve disputes that potentially threaten clients’ competitiveness, navigate the laws and regulations that shape the global economy, and help clients develop and close deals that fuel their strategic growth. We have six core practice groups: Business, Digital Assets and Data Management, Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment, Litigation, and Tax. Within these groups are several large specialty practices, including antitrust, bankruptcy, healthcare, energy, middle market mergers and acquisitions, complex commercial litigation, data privacy and security, patent prosecution and international tax. Our attorneys have broad knowledge and experience in many industries, including energy, media, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services and insurance, consumer products, and hospitality. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to the highest standard of client care. By emphasizing an approach to service delivery as exacting as our legal work, we are determined to surpass our clients’ expectations.
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. 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.
In the rapidly expanding global economy, multinational companies have the opportunity to reduce international customs and trade compliance costs by accelerating the movement of goods to achieve both short-term and long-term competitive advantages. However, the appropriate Global Trade Management (GTM) software must be in place and fully integrated with a company’s overall IT infrastructure (e.g., ERP Host System) and its customs and trade compliance business processes in order to increase efficiency, ensure transparency, minimize compliance risk, and save on costs.
MIC is the worldwide leading provider of global customs and trade compliance software solutions. More than 800 customers, in 55+ countries, on six continents, use MIC customs and trade compliance software. We specialize in the integration of global customs and trade compliance systems based on specific corporate structures and consider regional and national legal requirements. We ensure efficient customs operations and compliance within the legal frameworks. 1 GTM Source System with 1 GTM Compliance Database, 1 Graphical User Interface, and 1 consistent Service Organisation worldwide—delivered as SaaS (Cloud) solutions.
Should you wish to become our Partner at this event, please contact Mr. Alex Terry on alex.terry@nielsonsmith.com
Full 2-Day Conference Ticket Price for 1 person
Including the Company-wide Post-Event Microsite license for 1 year – 999.00 USD
Please note, we will not charge VAT on this price. The price includes all sessions, lunch, refreshments and available documentation. Please contact us for Group Booking Discounts. Please note: “Vendor” companies may attend as sponsors only.
Conference Venue
The St. Regis Downtown Dubai
Marasi Dr – Business Bay – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Accommodation Allotment
Start Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
End Date: Sunday, June 01, 2025
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate until: 01 May 2025
The St. Regis Downtown Dubai for 775.00 AED per night, the rate is subject to taxes and inclusive of breakfast on single occupancy
Online reservation link:
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1739336313838&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink