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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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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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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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