Sanctions, Anti-Corruption and Export Controls Compliance in the Middle East Conference, 20 – 21 May 2026, Dubai, UAE
Sanctions, Anti-Corruption and Export Controls Compliance in the Middle East Conference, 20 – 21 May 2026, Dubai, UAE
Gli Stati Uniti, il Regno Unito, l'Unione Europea e ora anche la Cina hanno iniziative di controllo delle esportazioni, sanzioni e anticorruzione di vasta portata; se a questo si aggiungono le normative locali, si ottiene una tempesta perfetta di conformità in cui navigare. La nostra conferenza annuale Sanctions, Anti-Corruption & Export Controls Compliance in the Middle East (SACEC) è l'unico luogo in cui voi, specialisti della compliance locale, potete trovare una via d'uscita.
Gli Stati Uniti, il Regno Unito, l'Unione Europea e ora anche la Cina hanno iniziative di controllo delle esportazioni, sanzioni e anticorruzione di vasta portata; se a questo si aggiungono le normative locali, si ottiene una tempesta perfetta di conformità in cui navigare. La nostra conferenza annuale Sanctions, Anti-Corruption & Export Controls Compliance in the Middle East (SACEC) è l'unico luogo in cui voi, specialisti della compliance locale, potete trovare una via d'uscita.
Cultura batte Compliance" è una massima ben nota, ma non ha alcun peso presso le autorità di regolamentazione. Quindi, come si fa non solo a costruire programmi di compliance all'avanguardia, ma anche a garantirne l'adozione e il coinvolgimento della forza lavoro? Le best practice sono comunemente invocate, ma la taglia unica va bene per tutti? Come potete assicurarvi di essere conformi alle normative americane e cinesi, in conflitto tra loro, e allo stesso tempo garantire il rispetto delle normative locali?
Questa conferenza è stata realizzata pensando a voi, specialisti della compliance "sul campo". È stata progettata per consentirvi di imparare dai vostri colleghi e di confrontare il vostro programma non solo con i leader mondiali, ma anche con le aziende locali più importanti. Si tratta di una conferenza imperdibile nella regione, dove incontrerete eminenti relatori provenienti dagli Emirati Arabi Uniti, dall'Arabia Saudita e da altri paesi del CCG e specialisti leader a livello mondiale.
- Mr. Ian Moolman, Ethics & Business Integrity Manager, Emirates Global Aluminium (GEA)
- Ms. Nolubabalo Gwababa, Head of Regional Ethics and Compliance, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Meta
- Ms. Aneeza Siddiqui, Head of Global Regulatory Advisory, Aramco Trading Dubai
- Mr. Charles Paré, Senior Advisor to the Board and Executive Committee, Confidential Holding
- Ms. Tara Ahmad, Director Legal and Compliance, EDGE
- Mr. Sergey Konov, Regional Compliance & Integrity Office IMETA, Boehringer Ingelheim
- Mr. Gurjeevan Sidhu, Director – Group Ethics and Compliance, e&
- Ms. Jamila Ahnine, Group Compliance Manager – Group Ethics and Compliance, e&
- Ms. Barbara Linney, Partner & Co-Leader, International Trade Practice Team, Baker & Hostetler
- Mr. Shahab Wahdatehagh, Vice President, Global Trade Intelligence – EMEA & AP, Descartes
- Ms. Katie Whang, Senior Legal Counsel, Johnson & Johnson
- Ms. Asel Neutze, Assistant General Counsel, Compliance & Ethics, Microsoft
- Elvis Angyiembe, Global Head of Investigations, ABB Electrification
- Mr. Shez Sadiq, Lead Senior Counsel, SAP Middle East & North Africa
- Ms. Natalia Ermakova, Senior Sanctions Compliance Manager, DP World
- Mr. Suresh Joseph, Regional Head of Export Control Africa & Middle East, Airbus
- Mr. Felipe Villasuso Lago, PhD candidate, London South Bank and Compliance Officer, AIQ Artificial Intelligence
- Mr. Jefferson Fabio, Compliance Officer – MEA, IBM
- Mr. Mohamad Jaber, Chief Sanctions Officer and Head of Legal – Greater Gulf, Sanofi
- Il Sig. Nigel Benstead, Chief International Compliance Officer, PepsiCo
Should you wish to join our esteemed speaker panel at this event, please contact Miss Isra Mahmoud on isra.mahmoud@nielsonsmith.com
Primo giorno
08:15 - 09:00 Le iscrizioni si aprono con un rinfresco mattutino
09:00 – 09:20 Saluto del presidente, discorso di apertura e presentazioni
09:20 – 10:20 Should trade compliance stay on the board’s agenda – perspectives in the current geopolitical fragmentation
10:20 – 11:20 The Middle East Trade Compliance Landscape 2026: Strategic Shifts in Sanctions & Export Controls
11:20 – 11:45 Rinfresco mattutino e networking
11:45 - 12:45 GRC Related Session (Reserved)
12:45 – 14:00 Networking lunch
14:00 – 14:45 Panel Discussion: AI, Automation & Accountability
14:45 - 15:45 Sanctions Evasion Typologies in Shipping, Aviation & Free‑Zones: A Technical Detection Playbook
15:45 – 16:10 Rinfresco pomeridiano e networking
16:10 – 17:10 Algorithmic Compliance at Scale: Real-Time Intelligence for Sanctions, AML, and Counterparty Risk in High-Growth Markets
17:10 – 17:15 Osservazioni conclusive del Presidente
17:15 – 18:15 Ricevimento della conferenza
Secondo giorno
08:30 - 08:55 Rinfresco di prima mattina e networking
08:55 - 09:00 Commento introduttivo del Presidente
09:00 – 10:00 UAE Export Controls: Regulatory Expectations, Licensing Practice & Enforcement Risk
10:00 – 11:00 From Enforcement to Transformation: Building Resilient Compliance Programs Under DOJ Scrutiny
11:00 – 11:25 Rinfresco mattutino e networking
11:25 – 12:25 Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of US Export Controls and Requirements in the UAE Technology Sector
12:25 – 13:40 Networking lunch
13:40 – 14:40 Panel Discussion: When Compliance Fails: Lessons from Sanctions, ABAC & Export‑Control Breaches in the Middle East
14:40 – 15:40 Third‑Party, Intermediary & Beneficial Ownership Risk
15:40 – 16:00 Rinfresco pomeridiano e networking
16:00 – 17:00 Interactive Roundtables on topics brought by delegates
17:00 – 17:10 Osservazioni del Presidente
Fine della conferenza
Se siete interessati a parlare a questa conferenza, contattate la signorina Isra Mahmoud all'indirizzo isra.mahmoud@nielsonsmith.com.
Meet Our Partners:
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.
Founded in 1988, MIC is the leading worldwide provider of global customs and trade compliance software solutions. We provide our customers with a high-quality, user-friendly web-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) suite on a single technological platform: one GTM system, one user interface, and one consistent maintenance and support service – globally. At the frontier of innovation, MIC deploys next-generation AI-assisted solutions to revolutionize customs tariff and export control classification and automate trade document processing.
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.
Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX, TSX: DSG) is a global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions designed to enhance the productivity, performance, and security of logistics-intensive businesses. The company’s solutions make it easier for organizations to access and analyze global trade data, offering insights that help businesses improve trade compliance, reduce duties paid, minimize transactions with sanctioned parties, and identify potential customers and supply chain resources.
As the world’s largest collaborative multimodal logistics community, Descartes serves a broad range of industries. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Descartes operates with a global network of offices and partners. More details are available on their website at www.descartes.com.
Se desiderate diventare nostri partner in questo evento, contattate Alex Terry all'indirizzo alex.terry@nielsonsmith.com.
Full 2-Day Conference Ticket Price for 1 person – 999 USD
Including the Company-wide Post-Event Microsite license for 1 year
Si prega di notare che non verrà applicata l'IVA su questo prezzo. Il prezzo comprende tutte le sessioni, il pranzo, i rinfreschi e la documentazione disponibile. Si prega di contatto per gli sconti sulle prenotazioni di gruppo. Nota bene: le aziende "fornitrici" possono partecipare solo come sponsor.
Sede della conferenza
Marasi Dr - Business Bay - Dubai - Emirati Arabi Uniti
Sistemazione Allotment
Preferential rate: 785.00 AED per night, the room rate is subject to taxes and inclusive of breakfast on single occupancy.
Date of Arrival: 19/05/2026
Departure: 21/05/2026
Reservation Link: Book your group rate for Nielson Smith May 2026
Informazioni
I biglietti per i delegati sono riservati ai partecipanti interni. I venditori di prodotti per la conformità possono partecipare solo diventando sponsor; si prega di richiedere un prospetto informativo tramite il pulsante sottostante. I fornitori che acquistano i biglietti non avranno accesso all'evento e riceveranno solo un rimborso 70%.





