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CIPS MENA Forum: Future of Procurement & Supply Chain Insights

AI, resilience and supplier risk to dominate procurement agenda in the Middle East

CIPS MENA Futures Forum to spotlight how procurement leaders are navigating AI disruption, geopolitical uncertainty and growing supply chain complexity

Dubai, 4 June 2026: Artificial intelligence (AI), supply chain resilience and supplier risk management are set to dominate discussions among procurement and business leaders across the Middle East as organisations face mounting pressure to modernise operations and strengthen long-term resilience.

Sam Achampong, CIPS Regional Director

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Emirates NBD Enhances Sustainability with Bloomberg Data

Emirates NBD integrates Bloomberg sustainability data and analytics to help UAE companies assess financially material risks and opportunities

The adoption of Bloomberg’s financial materiality framework and sustainability data strengthens Emirates NBD’s advisory capabilities for corporate clients



Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 03 June 2026:Bloomberg and Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region,announcedthat the corporate advisory practice of Emirates NBD has chosen to implement Bloomberg’s globally recognisedsustainability data and analytics. Byselecting Bloomberg’s sustainable finance materiality framework, Emirates NBD is strengthening its ability to provide strategic advice tocompanies onfinancially material risks and opportunities.Powered by Bloomberg’s global sustainability data, the frameworkhelpsend users assess financially material industry-specific environmental and social factors,as well as governance considerationsthat incorporate country-level policies and practices, using a globally applied analytical methodology.

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Asyad Group’s Strategic Acquisition Boosts Central Asia Logistics

Asyad Group Expands Its Global Footprint with the Acquisition of a Controlling Stake in Uzbekistan’s Logistics Platforms, Advancing Trade Corridors & Regional Connectivity Across Central Asia

  • Asyad Group accelerates its expansion into key international markets, reinforcing its commitment to deliver integrated, multimodal logistics solutions across critical trade corridors.
  • Asyad Group establishes direct connectivity between Oman’s ports and Central Asia’s fastest-growing logistics market, creating a vital trade corridor linking the Middle East to China, Europe, and neighboring Central Asian economies.
  • The transaction reflects the strong ties and strategic partnership between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Uzbekistan and will advance Uzbekistan’s logistics infrastructure development by leveraging Asyad’s world-class integrated logistics expertise and operational excellence.
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UAE’s Danube Properties Expands into London Real Estate Market

Danube Properties Expands UK Presence with New London Office, Eyes Wider European Growth

London, United Kingdom, June 3rd, 2026:

Danube Properties, one of the UAE’s leading real estate developers, is set to strengthen its international presence with the launch of its new sales office in Central London. Located at 44 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, SW3 1BW, the new office marks another milestone in the company’s growing expansion across the United Kingdom.

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