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CIPS accelerates Middle East growth as regional demand for procurement capability rises in 2026

Membership increased by more than 10% in 2025

Dubai, 9 January 2026: Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is accelerating its growth across the Middle East as rising investment, regulation and sustainability priorities drive increased demand for professional procurement capability across the region.

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Dubai Finance and CIPS sign MoU to elevate procurement excellence across the public sector

Dubai, 7 November 2025: Dubai Finance (DOF) and Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen procurement capability and promote international best practices across Dubai’s government entities.

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CPO Roundtable hosted by CIPS MENA in partnership with EcoVadis

UAE procurement leaders signal shift to responsible sourcing as strategic priority

CPO Roundtable hosted by CIPS MENA in partnership with EcoVadis highlights regulation, CFO buy-in and supplier engagement as key drivers

Dubai, 24 October 2025: Procurement leaders across the UAE are signalling a decisive shift from traditional green procurement to comprehensive responsible sourcing, driven by new regulations, CFO buy-in, and supplier engagement. This was the central theme at an exclusive Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Roundtable hosted by Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), in partnership with EcoVadis, in Dubai.

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RTA earns global recognition with the (CIPS) Procurement Excellence Certification

RTA earns global recognition with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Procurement Excellence Certification

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority sets a new benchmark for public sector procurement and supply chain management with this certification

Dubai, UAE; December 19, 2024: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has successfully completed the globally acclaimed CIPS Procurement Excellence Programme, demonstrating its leadership and commitment to procurement best practices. The certification, awarded by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), was presented at RTA’s headquarters in Dubai by Ben Farrell, CEO of CIPS, and Sam Achampong, Regional Director of CIPS MENA.

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