Date | 28-29 May 2025

Location | Dubai, UAE

Nielsonsmith is pleased to announce the Sanctions, Anti-Corruption and Export Controls Compliance in the Middle East Conference 2025, taking place in person on 28–29 May 2025 at The St. Regis Downtown Dubai.

As global regulatory pressure intensifies, this two-day event provides a timely platform for senior compliance, legal and risk professionals to gather and discuss how businesses in the Middle East can navigate the complex and evolving landscape of international sanctions, anti-corruption efforts, and export control enforcement.

Held under the Chatham House Rule and limited to just 80 attendees, the conference will feature extended presentations, practical case studies, and interactive panels—encouraging candid, solution-focused conversations.

Topics include:

  • Middle East sanctions risks and enforcement (US, EU, UK)
  • US policy outlook and global trade implications
  • Managing dual-use goods, denied parties and licensing
  • Ethical leadership, ESG, and building compliance value
  • AI and data analytics in trade compliance
  • Technology transfers and intangible exports

Confirmed speakers include:

  • Ms. Asel Neutze | Assistant General Counsel, Microsoft
  • Mr. Brian Kings Muriithi Kimathi | Director, Ethics, Culture & Integrity, e&
  • Mr. Stephan Lutz | Legal & Compliance Officer, Daimler Truck Middle East Africa
  • Ms. Doraliz E. Ortiz de Leon | Group Head of Legal & Regulatory Compliance, ENOC
  • Ms. Katie Whang | Legal Counsel, Johnson & Johnson
  • Mr. Keith Stronach | Global Trade Controls Leader – Middle East, Turkey, Africa & India, Boeing
  • Ms. Mai Massoud | Head of Compliance – MENA, DHL Express
  • Ms. Sevda Huseynova | Ethics & Compliance Officer, SOCAR Midstream Gas Operations
  • And many more

Exclusive Offer for AGRC Members

As an official media partner, AGRC members and subscribers will receive a 15% discount on the standard delegate rate. Please quote your AGRC membership when registering. Please note delegate registration is open to in-house compliance professional only. Vendors of compliance solutions may join the event as Sponsors.

Event details and registration | Available Here