GC360 Problem-Solving Virtual Roundtable
MEA – Managing Data Sovereignty under DIFC/NDMO
Free to Attend | Live GC360 Virtual Roundtable
About the Session
As the UAE strengthens its digital governance through DIFC Data Protection Law and Saudi Arabia’s NDMO frameworks, organizations in the MEA region face new complexities in handling data sovereignty, cross-border transfers, and compliance alignment. These regulations reflect a growing demand for localization, transparency, and accountability.
This roundtable brings together regional privacy, legal, tech, and GRC professionals to explore:
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Key compliance themes under DIFC, NDMO, and broader MEA privacy regimes
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How organizations are managing localization and sovereign data access expectations
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Contractual and operational strategies for third-party processing
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Adapting global programs to local frameworks and enforcement realities
All participants will receive the full session recording and a curated post-event toolkit via GC360Flix.
Agenda Program
Date: February 12, 2026
MEA: Managing Data Sovereignty under DIFC/NDMO
12:00 – 12:10 PM GST | Welcome & Introductions
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Moderator’s session kickoff and objectives
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Speaker intros: “What is your top concern in MEA data sovereignty today?”
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Live poll: “Where does your organization stand with DIFC/NDMO compliance?”
12:10 – 12:40 PM GST | Challenge 1: Navigating UAE DIFC, ADGM & Saudi NDMO Laws
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Comparing obligations under DIFC, ADGM, and NDMO frameworks
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Data residency, government access rights, and registration duties
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Key differences from GDPR and local regulatory expectations
What You'll Gain:
A jurisdictional guide to sovereignty laws and their enterprise implications
12:40 – 01:10 PM GST | Challenge 2: Localization, Transfers & Vendor Governance
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Data transfer rules and contracts with regional third parties
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Cloud usage, intra-group agreements, and encryption protocols
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Emerging standards for sovereign access and regulator requests
What You'll Gain:
Vendor governance models and practical contract clauses for data localization
01:10 – 01:40 PM GST | Challenge 3: Implementing Controls Across Jurisdictions
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Roles of legal, DPO, and IT teams in cross-border compliance
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Risk assessments and internal documentation practices
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Technology solutions for monitoring, audit trails, and breach response
What You'll Gain:
Actionable templates and strategies for building regional compliance infrastructure
01:40 – 02:00 PM GST | Live Q&A & Closing Reflections
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Participant questions and speaker responses
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Final takeaways: “One sovereignty action to implement in Q1 2026”
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Post-event toolkit and GC360Flix access
Post-Event Toolkit Includes
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One Actionable Takeaway per Speaker (curated by GC360)
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Data Sovereignty Risk Matrix or Contract Sample (if shared)
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Session Summary
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Recording Access via GC360Flix
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Certificate of Participation
Speakers Board
Mark Anderson
Head of Products,
Insightful Technology
Who Should Attend?
Professionals driving legal operations, efficiency, and modernization in the MEA region:
Legal, Privacy, Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs Leaders
DPOs and Regional CISOs
Third-Party Governance and Contract Risk Professionals
Cloud Risk, Data Infrastructure & GRC Stakeholders in MEA
Why You Should Attend?
Understand DIFC, ADGM, and NDMO compliance expectations
Build localization and vendor risk strategies across MEA
Access contract examples and audit checklists
Receive recording, templates, and certificate
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