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
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?
Deze conferentie is gemaakt met u als compliance-specialist 'in het veld' in gedachten. Het is ontworpen om u te laten leren van uw collega's en uw programma te benchmarken met niet alleen de wereldwijde leiders, maar ook met lokale prominente bedrijven. Dit is dé conferentie in de regio waar u vooraanstaande sprekers uit de VAE, Saoedi-Arabië en andere GCC-landen en toonaangevende wereldwijde specialisten zult ontmoeten.
- 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 (tentative) 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
- Mr. Elvis AngyiembeGlobal 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
- Ms. Natalia MochalesChief Compliance Officer, Limak Holding
- Mr. Suresh Joseph, Regional Head of Export Control Africa & Middle East, Airbus
Als u deel wilt uitmaken van ons gewaardeerde sprekerspanel tijdens dit evenement, neem dan contact op met de heer Alex Terry op alex.terry@nielsonsmith.com.
Dag Een
08:15 - 09:00 Registratie opent met verfrissingen in de vroege ochtend
09:00 – 09:20 Welkomstwoord van de voorzitter, openingstoespraak & inleidingen
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 Ochtend verfrissingen en netwerken
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 Middag verfrissingen en netwerken
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 Slotopmerkingen voorzitter
17:15 – 18:15 Conferentieborrel
Dag Twee
08:30 - 08:55 Vroege ochtend verfrissingen en netwerken
08:55 - 09:00 Openingstoespraak voorzitter
09:00 - 10:00 Inside a Sanctions & Export Controls Investigation: What Regulators Actually Examine
10:00 - 11:00 UAE Export Controls: Regulatory Expectations, Licensing Practice & Enforcement Risk
11:00 – 11:25 Ochtend verfrissingen en netwerken
11:25 – 12:25 Third‑Party, Intermediary & Beneficial Ownership Risk
12:25 – 13:40 Networking lunch
14:40 – 15:40 From Paper Programs to Proof: Meeting the Middle East’s Pro‑Enforcement Reality
15:40 – 16:00 Middag verfrissingen en netwerken
16:00 – 17:00 Interactive Roundtables on topics brought by delegates
17:00 – 17:10 Opmerkingen voorzitter
Einde van de conferentie
Als je geïnteresseerd bent om op deze conferentie te spreken, neem dan contact op met Mr. Alex Terry op alex.terry@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 Groep (Nasdaq: DSGX, TSX: DSG) is een wereldwijde leider in het leveren van on-demand, software-as-a-service (SaaS) oplossingen die zijn ontworpen om de productiviteit, prestaties en veiligheid van logistiek-intensieve bedrijven te verbeteren. De oplossingen van het bedrijf maken het voor organisaties eenvoudiger om toegang te krijgen tot wereldwijde handelsgegevens en deze te analyseren. Ze bieden inzichten die bedrijven helpen om de naleving van handelsregels te verbeteren, betaalde heffingen te verlagen, transacties met gesanctioneerde partijen te minimaliseren en potentiële klanten en bronnen in de toeleveringsketen te identificeren.
Als 's werelds grootste multimodale logistieke samenwerkingsverband bedient Descartes een groot aantal verschillende sectoren. Het hoofdkantoor van Descartes is gevestigd in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Descartes werkt met een wereldwijd netwerk van kantoren en partners. Meer informatie is beschikbaar op hun website www.descartes.com.
Als u onze partner wilt worden op dit evenement, neem dan contact op met Mr. Alex Terry op 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
Let op, we berekenen geen BTW over deze prijs. De prijs is inclusief alle sessies, lunch, verfrissingen en beschikbare documentatie. Gelieve te raadplegen. neem contact op met ons voor kortingen bij groepsboekingen. Let op: "Vendor" bedrijven kunnen alleen aanwezig zijn als sponsor.
Conferentieplaats
Marasi Dr - Business Bay - Dubai - Verenigde Arabische Emiraten
Accommodatie Toewijzing
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
Informatie
Deelnemerstickets zijn alleen voor interne deelnemers. Compliance vendors kunnen alleen deelnemen door sponsor te worden, vraag een prospectus aan via de knop hieronder. Verkopers die tickets kopen, krijgen geen toegang tot het evenement en ontvangen alleen een restitutie van 70%.





