Sanctions, Anti-Corruption and Export Controls Compliance in the Middle East Conference, 20 – 21 May 2026, Dubai, UAE

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 (which includes our International Trade and National Security Team), 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 aerospace and defense, 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. 

SaaSgility is an international trade compliance advisory firm specializing in compliance strategy, SaaS technology solutions, and training. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, with associate partner advisory teams across the US and Canada, SaaSgility brings global perspective with strong regional expertise. 

 Our alliance ecosystem includes US President’s “E” Award–winning partners and professionals who established the trade consulting group for a leading global logistics company. Collectively, our experienced team has guided over 1,000 companies across industries such as Aerospace & Defense, Technology, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, and Life Sciences, building robust, scalable compliance frameworks. 

 The firm is led by Rajesh Rizwani, who brings 15+ years of experience spanning Big 4 advisory, enterprise SaaS sales, and compliance consulting. Rajesh has a hands-on understanding of end-to-end trade compliance process automation, having worked extensively with SaaS solutions for screening, classification, licensing, and global trade process orchestration. 

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. 

Missio ja visio: 

• 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. 

Keskeiset toiminnot: 

• 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 

Näiden aloitteiden avulla MEACA pyrkii rakentamaan kestävää sääntöjen noudattamisen kulttuuria, joka tukee kestävää talouskasvua ja parantaa Lähi-idän ja Afrikan maailmanlaajuista mainetta eettiseen liiketoimintaan sitoutuneena alueena. 

Jos haluatte tulla yhteistyökumppaniksemme tähän tapahtumaan, ottakaa yhteyttä Alex Terryyn osoitteessa alex.terry@nielsonsmith.com.