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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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CIPS celebrates Saudi National Day with expanded engagement across the Kingdom

Professional body highlights events across Jeddah and Riyadh to support Vision 2030 and empower Saudi procurement talent

Riyadh, 23 September 2025: The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is marking Saudi Arabia’s National Day by highlighting a series of flagship events taking place across the Kingdom this September. These engagements reflect Saudi Arabia’s ongoing transformation under Vision 2030 and CIPS’ commitment to developing world-class procurement and supply chain capability.

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CIPS advances women’s procurement leadership in Riyadh with latest professional event


Exploring the path to leadership, professional growth and the power of community

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 2 July 2025: The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) has continued its commitment to advancing gender diversity in procurement with its latest Women in Procurement Leadership Breakfast in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Building on previous successful events in the region, the gathering brought together senior female procurement professionals from across the Kingdom for a morning of inspiration, insight, and community-building.

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UAE Space Agency sets global standard with third CIPS Ethics Kitemark award


First space agency globally to achieve the prestigious ethical procurement certification

Abu Dhabi, UAE; May 29, 2025: The UAE Space Agency has been awarded the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Ethics Kitemark for the third consecutive year, maintaining its distinction as the world’s first space agency to receive this international honour.

The CIPS Ethics Kitemark is a globally respected standard that recognises organisations and individuals committed to upholding the highest principles of ethical behaviour and integrity in procurement and supply chain management. To be awarded the Kitemark, organisations must demonstrate that staff have completed annual ethics training and that CIPS’ globally recognised code of ethics has been adopted and embedded into procurement policies and procedures.

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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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