GC360 Problem-Solving Virtual Roundtable
MEA – Due Diligence Frameworks in High-Risk Regions
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Free to Attend | Live GC360 Virtual Roundtable
About the Session
Operating in high-risk jurisdictions across the Middle East and Africa presents unique challenges for legal, compliance, and risk teams. From opaque ownership structures to fast-evolving enforcement regimes and politically exposed partners, organizations need sharper due diligence frameworks to prevent regulatory exposure, financial penalties, and reputational damage.
This session convenes cross-sector leaders to explore:
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How to build risk-based due diligence tailored to MEA’s most challenging markets
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How global compliance expectations (FCPA, UKBA, UAE AML) apply in local contexts
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How to evaluate third parties for political exposure, corruption risk, and sanctions
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What due diligence tools, red flags, and documentation regulators expect
All GC360 members will receive post-event access to the full session recording and practical toolkit via GC360Flix.
Agenda Program
Date: November 05, 2025
MEA – Due Diligence Frameworks in High-Risk Regions
12:00 – 12:10 PM GST | Welcome & Introductions
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Moderator introduction and framing the due diligence problem
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Speaker insights: “What’s your biggest third-party risk in the MEA region today?”
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Live poll: “Which due diligence step is most difficult in your market?”
12:10 – 12:40 PM GST | Challenge 1: Identifying Hidden Risk in High-Risk Regions
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Beneficial ownership opacity, PEPs, and sanctions risks
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Country-specific compliance red flags (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Kenya)
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Integrating geopolitical and ESG risks into risk scoring
What You'll Gain:
A region-specific guide to third-party risk patterns and exposures
12:40 – 01:10 PM GST | Challenge 2: Building and Documenting a Scalable DD Framework
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Due diligence questionnaires, checklists, and tiered risk reviews
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What documentation regulators and internal auditors expect
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Thresholds for escalation and approval
What You'll Gain:
Practical due diligence process flows and evidence templates
01:10 – 01:40 PM GST | Challenge 3: Making DD Actionable in Contracts, Monitoring & Offboarding
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Legal clauses for risk-based onboarding and monitoring
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Ongoing due diligence — alerts, re-screening, and terminations
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Training, audit trails, and cross-functional ownership
What You'll Gain:
Strategies to embed DD into operational and legal frameworks across MEA
01:40 – 02:00 PM GST | Live Q&A & Closing Reflections
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Audience-submitted questions and live speaker dialogue
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Final takeaways: “One high-impact due diligence improvement to apply this quarter”
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GC360Flix access, toolkit details, and certificate instructions
Post-Event Toolkit Includes
(only for members)
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One Key Takeaway per Speaker (curated by GC360)
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Due Diligence Process Map or Questionnaire Sample (if shared)
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Executive Session Summary
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Session Recording Access via GC360Flix
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Certificate of Participation
Speakers Board
Yasmeen Elkenawy
Head of Integrity-MEA,
Hitachi Energy
Ahmed Zaki
Senior Vice President - Legal Affairs,
Al Hamra
Mohammad Noor
Group Risk and Compliance Manager, Al Masaood LLC
Surabhi Singhi
Partner,
Bird & Bird
Dina Ammar
Legal and Compliance Director,
MSD
Ghassan Haddad
General Counsel and Company Secretary,
CAFU
Saloni Tuteja
Head of Legal and Compliance,
Middle East, Servier
Halil Ibrahim Kardicali
Legal Director,
3M
Ahmed Nagy
Senior Legal Counsel,
Emirates Islamic
Who Should Attend?
This session is designed for cybersecurity, compliance, legal, and risk leaders from high-risk sectors in the MEA region:
Heads of Legal, Compliance, and Risk in MEA
Regional Counsel, ESG Leads, and Procurement Heads
Sanctions and AML Officers
Vendor Management and GRC Professionals
Ethics & Anti-Corruption Program Leaders
Why You Should Attend?
Benchmark your due diligence framework against global and regional best practices
Receive tools and templates tailored for high-risk markets
Prepare for regulatory audits and reputational threats with confidence
Replay the full session on-demand via GC360Flix
Get certified and explore GC360 Membership for ongoing insights
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