News DeskDubai, UAE – The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is significantly expanding its presence across the Middle East in 2026, responding to growing demand for professional procurement expertise driven by rising investment, regulatory reforms and sustainability commitments throughout the region.
After a strong performance in 2025, which saw global membership grow by more than 10 per cent, CIPS is intensifying its regional engagement through new partnerships, industry events and leadership platforms designed to support organisations managing increasingly complex supply chains and national transformation agendas.
The expansion comes as governments and businesses across the Middle East elevate procurement from a transactional role to a strategic function central to economic growth, resilience and transparency. CIPS said the shift reflects a broader recognition that procurement professionals are essential to meeting climate, social and governance expectations while ensuring long-term operational stability.
“Across the Middle East, we’re seeing procurement evolve into a strategic enabler of growth and national development,” said Sam Achampong, Regional Director for Asia, Australasia, the Middle East and Africa at CIPS. “The appetite for professional standards and global best practice has never been stronger.”
In 2025, CIPS strengthened its footprint across the Middle East through high-level regional events, member engagement and strategic collaborations. That momentum will continue in 2026 with an expanded programme of engagement activities aimed at building stronger professional communities across the region and neighbouring markets.
Globally, CIPS also extended its reach in 2025 by opening new offices across Africa, the Caribbean and Asia, while accelerating digital engagement among its growing membership.
The organisation further reinforced its sustainability leadership with the appointment of Maxfield E. Weiss as Global Head of Sustainability, enhancing its support for procurement leaders addressing climate and social responsibility challenges embedded within modern supply chains.
Alongside professional development, the CIPS Foundation continued to advance social impact initiatives worldwide, including women’s economic empowerment, education access and modern slavery prevention, with plans to scale partnerships further in 2026.
With expanding regional operations and a rising influence in sustainability and leadership development, CIPS enters 2026 positioned to shape the future of procurement across the Middle East.
