Konferensen Customs Compliance in the Middle East, 16-17 september 2025, Dubai, Förenade Arabemiraten
Customs Compliance in the Middle East Conference, 16-17 September 2025, Dubai, UAE
Our annual gathering for Middle Eastern customs and trade compliance professionals, discussing topics ranging from Free Zones, FTAs, origin, transfer pricing and classification to invOur annual gathering is the definitive conference for Middle Eastern customs and trade compliance professionals. This critical event offers an unparalleled opportunity to deepen your expertise across the region's dynamic regulatory landscape. We'll engage in in-depth discussions on essential topics, including the strategic utilization of Free Zones, the complexities of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and their precise rules of origin, and the intricate relationship between transfer pricing and customs valuation. Furthermore, our agenda covers the vital aspects of accurate classification of goods, effective strategies for managing investigation and enforcement actions, and navigating broader compliance challenges. Join us to connect with peers, share best practices, and gain actionable insights to master the evolving demands of Middle Eastern trade and ensure robust complianceestigation and enforcement.
Our annual gathering is the definitive conference for Middle Eastern customs and trade compliance professionals. This critical event offers an unparalleled opportunity to deepen your expertise across the region’s dynamic regulatory landscape. We’ll engage in in-depth discussions on essential topics, including the strategic utilization of Free Zones, the complexities of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and their precise rules of origin, and the intricate relationship between transfer pricing and customs valuation. Furthermore, our agenda covers the vital aspects of accurate classification of goods, effective strategies for managing investigation and enforcement actions, and navigating broader compliance challenges.
Join us to connect with peers, share best practices, and gain actionable insights to master the evolving demands of Middle Eastern trade and ensure robust compliance
Mr. Lalu Pillai, Senior Trade Compliance & Logistics Manager – Middle East, Africa & Pakistan, Trane Technologies
Mr. Anas Ikhwan, Global Trade Management – EMEA Import Sr. Manager, Eaton
Mr. Rameez Khan, Customs and Trade Compliance Specialist, IKEA
Mr. Mohamed Nadeem, MEA Export Control Manager (Operations), Schneider Electric
Mr. Paul Dowling, Head of Customer Operations MENA, DHL
Mr. Makram Gharsallah, Customs & Trade Compliance Manager EMEA, Axalta
Mr. Firas Altaweel, Global Director Customs Policy & Compliance, Huawei
Ms. Anna Marcinowski, Senior Manager EU Local Content, Customs Compliance, Strategy & Projects, Excise Tax Compliance, Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Mr. Syed Mutahir Bilal, Customs & Last Mile Manager, Mumzworld.com
Mr. Sajan Thomas, Regional Head E-Customs, DB Schenker
Mr. Umur Delibay, Senior Global Trade Specialist, Tesla
- Mr. Farhan Sharif, Export Control & Customs Officer MEA, Siemens Healthineers
Should you wish to join our esteemed speaker panel at this event, please contact Miss Isra Mahmoud on isra.mahmoud@nielsonsmith.com
Agendan för konferensen Customs Compliance in the Middle East är framtagen av och för branschfolk och innehåller de mest intressanta ämnena som för närvarande är relevanta för området.
Dag ett
08:15 - 09:00 Registreringen öppnar med förfriskningar tidigt på morgonen
09:00 - 09:25 Ordförandens välkomsthälsning och öppningsanförande
09:25 - 10:25 Overview of Middle East Customs & Trade Framework
10:25 - 11:25 Free Trade Agreements: A Middle East Perspective
11:25 - 11:55 Förfriskningar och nätverkande på morgonen
11:55 - 12:55 Dubai’s Free Zones – Compliance Opportunities & Risks
12:55 – 14:10 Networking lunch
14:10 – 15:10 Customs Valuation and the Link to Transfer Pricing
15:10 – 16:10 Trade Compliance Investigations & Audits
16:10 – 16:30 Afternoon refreshments and networking
16:30 – 17:30Paneldiskussion: Handelns politiska ekonomi
17:30 – 17:35Ordförandens avslutande kommentarer
17:35 – 18:35 Mottagning för konferensdrinkar
Dag två
08:30 - 08:55 Förfriskningar och nätverkande tidigt på morgonen
08:55 - 09:00 Ordförandens inledningsanförande
09:00 – 10:00 Decoding Non-Preferential Rules of Origin in the GCC: The Keystone of Customs Compliance and Trade Defence
10:00 – 11:00 AEO Programs & Trusted Trader Frameworks
11:00 – 11:20 Förfriskningar och nätverkande på morgonen
11:20 – 12:20 Strategic Use of Technology in Customs Management
12:20 – 13:30 Networking lunch
13:30 – 14:30Compliance Risks in E-commerce
14:30 - 15:30 Topic Suggestions:
- Navigating Compliance Beyond the GCC: Customs Challenges in Egypt, Jordan & Beyond
- Updates on UNCTAD ASYCUDA implementations
- Reforming Border Clearance in the Middle East: Corruption, Compliance, and Customs Modernisation
15:30 – 15:50 Förfriskningar och nätverkande på eftermiddagen
15:50 – 16:50 Interactive Roundtables on topics brought up by delegates
(Round table topics to be chosen by the Speakers & Delegates from questions and answers during the presentations. An opportunity to talk informally peer to peer.)
16:50 - 17:00 Ordförandens anmärkningar
Konferensens slut
Kontakta gärna din NielsonSmith-representant för att diskutera programmet mer ingående.
Om du är intresserad av att tala vid denna konferens, vänligen kontakta Alex Terry på alex.terry@nielsonsmith.com
The Middle East & Africa Compliance Association (MEACA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering a more ethical and just world. We achieve this by empowering compliance professionals, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to uphold integrity in business and governance. At the same time, we help business leaders recognize the true value of good governance, ethical leadership, and compliance with established laws and regulations.
Our Vision
To be the foremost professional association in the Middle East and Africa, championing transparency, accountability, and a culture of integrity across both the public and private sectors. Our goal is to establish a presence in every country within our remit, ensuring that compliance and ethical business practices become the standard, not the exception.
Our Mission
We are committed to empowering compliance professionals with the skills, resources, and expertise needed to serve as effective ambassadors of integrity within their organizations and communities. Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, we aim to cultivate a business environment where good governance, adherence to laws, ethical decision-making, and transparency are not just encouraged but are universally embraced as the global standard.
Om du vill bli vår partner vid detta evenemang, vänligen kontakta Reyhan Perera på reyhan.perera@nielsonsmith.com
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Evenemanget i Dubai inkluderar sessioner, lunch, förfriskningar och tillgänglig dokumentation. Vänligen kontakta kontakt oss för grupper. Observera: "Vendor"-företag kan delta endast som sponsorer.
Konferenslokal
The St. Regis Downtown Dubai
Marasi Dr – Business Bay – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Tilldelning av boende
Conference participants get a 10% discount on the hotel’s published rate. Please contact us for assistance.
Information om
Delegatbiljetter är endast avsedda för interna deltagare. Compliance-leverantörer kan endast delta genom att bli sponsor, vänligen begär ett prospekt via knappen nedan. Säljare som köper biljetter kommer inte att få tillgång till evenemanget och kommer endast att få en 70%-återbetalning.
