# GCC GRC Day 2025 : les organisations sont-elles prêtes à renforcer leur programme GRC face aux nouveaux risques ?

> The GCC GRC Day 2025 was a one day conference on governance, risk and compliance held in Dubai on 20 November 2025. Swiss GRC organized it with Khaleej Times Events for board members, executives, compliance officers and regulators in the GCC.

- URL: https://swissgrc.com/fr/gcc-grc-day-2025-organisations-pretes-nouveaux-risques/
- Éditeur: SwissGRC®
- Publié: 2025-11-30
- Dernière mise à jour: 2025-11-30

## Points clés

- The GCC GRC Day 2025 took place on 20 November 2025 at Address Sky View Dubai.
- Swiss GRC organized the one day conference in collaboration with Khaleej Times Events.
- The agenda covered corporate governance, internal controls (ICS), cybersecurity, ESG, AI governance, compliance automation and business continuity.
- Keynote speakers came from Schneider Electric, Google and Swiss GRC, and further speakers from Tawazun Council and Sunbulah Group.
- Three main outcomes were the rising importance of AI in GRC, a stronger culture of compliance driven from the top, and integrated risk management tools with automation.
- Swiss GRC states that the GCC GRC Day is to remain an annual event and builds on its established Swiss GRC conferences.

**Dubai/Lucerne – On 20 November 2025, the GCC GRC Day 2025 in Dubai brought together [governance, risk and compliance (GRC)](https://swissgrc.com/en/solutions/) professionals from across the region at Address Sky View Dubai. Organized by Swiss GRC in collaboration with Khaleej Times Events, the one day conference addressed a broad range of topics – from corporate governance and internal controls (ICS) to cybersecurity, ESG, AI governance, compliance automation and business continuity.**

The annual conference continues to build on its strong foundation as a premier platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange across the GCC. It event convened board members, C-suite executives, compliance officers and regulators to address pressing priorities in the evolving risk landscape. Keynote speeches set the tone for the day. [Schneider Electric’s](https://www.se.com/ww/en/) Senior VP- Programs & Transformation **Dallal Slimani** opened with a presentation on operational and organizational resilience. Swiss GRC’s MEA/APAC General Manager **Rajeev Dutt** followed with insights on «GRC in Transition: Building Resilience in Uncertain Times». [Google’](https://blog.google/)s **Akshay Dalal** Head of Risk & Compliance, MEA/TA delivered a keynote on AI Governance & Ethical Risk Management, underscoring the need to balance innovation with accountability. Other speakers included **Adnan Ibrahim Alhashmi** Senior Associate Operations Manager, **Tawazun Council** for Defence Enablement on enterprise-wide assurance, and **Fadi Bouz** Director of Internal Audit & Risk Department,Sunbulah Group on the transformative role of internal audit.

Interactive panels and forums were highlights of the agenda. The **«Guardians of Trust: Security, Regulation & Privacy by Design»** panel brought together security and privacy experts – including **Faisal Khan** Associate Director – Information Security & Compliance,Dubai World Trade Centre and Hessa Al **Humaid Almatrooshi** information Security Leader, Free Zones Authority of Ajman to discuss how organizations can build trust and resilience into their digital systems. Another major session, **«Bridging Academia & Practice: Elevating GRC Dialogue in the GCC»** featured **Nikolai Tsenov** Head Solutions & Innovation, Swiss GRCalongside academic and government figures. They explored how universities and industry can collaborate on GRC education and research, helping to close skills gaps and align curricula with market needs. According to organizers, these panels and others on topics like supply-chain risk and regulatory technology – emphasized practical frameworks over theory, giving delegates actionable insights for their organizations.

At the **GCC GRC Day**, experts and participants underscored several key outcomes from the conference. One clear takeaway was the rising importance of AI and advanced analytics in GRC. Speakers noted that artificial intelligence is transforming risk management, making its governance more critical than ever. As Swiss GRC CEO **Besfort Kuqi** observed, the GCC is experiencing «an impressive pace of transformation» with «AI and automation accelerating rapidly, and regulatory expectations, increasing at a remarkable pace».

Another major theme was **strengthening the culture of compliance and risk awareness**. Panellists emphasized that effective GRC must be driven from the top and rooted in organizational culture. Rajeev Dutt General Manager MEA & APAC, Swiss GRC stressed that many GRC initiatives «fail because they’re not driven from the top down,» making leadership commitment and clear tone-at-the-top critical. This echoed industry research showing the payoff of a trust infused culture: organizations with «trusted GRC cultures move faster, adapt more easily, and earn the confidence of regulators, partners and customers». In practice, experts encouraged reframing GRC as a shared language and value system rather than a mere checkbox exercise.

Participants at GCC GRC DAY also highlighted the value of **integrated risk-management tools and automation**. Modern GRC platforms that link audit, risk, compliance and IT systems can create a «single source of truth» streamlining processes and eliminating duplicate tasks. Swiss GRC demonstrated that such solutions take a holistic, integrated approach – combining risk management, internal controls (ICS), information security, data protection, business continuity management, third-party risk and other disciplines into one unified system. With these tools, organizations can gain 360° visibility of their risk exposures and rapidly respond to issues. As one panel noted, connecting people, data and processes makes it possible to «see risk from all angles» align risk indicators to strategic objectives, and take smarter, more timely decisions.

On behalf of Swiss GRC, CEO **Besfort Kuqi** emphasized the strategic significance of the new platform. «The GCC GRC Day reflects our commitment to advancing the regional GRC agenda through meaningful dialogue and shared expertise» he said. Kuqi noted that partnering with Khaleej Times Events has allowed these important conversations to reach a broader professional audience across the Gulf. Looking ahead, organizers intend to maintain the event as an annual fixture: Swiss GRC affirmed that the GCC GRC Day will build on the legacy of its established Swiss GRC conferences, ensuring the company’s continued engagement in the region’s GRC community.

The **GCC GRC Day 2025** was covered by multiple media outlets and is expected to be a recurring highlight in the regional GRC calendar. By blending expert keynotes, practitioner panels and networking opportunities, the conference showcased the latest thought leadership and best practices. Executives and regulators in attendance valued the mix of high-level strategy and practical guidance concluding that the forum has set a strong precedent for future events focused on governance, risk and compliance in the Gulf

## Questions fréquentes

### What was the GCC GRC Day 2025?

The GCC GRC Day 2025 was a one day conference for governance, risk and compliance professionals in the GCC. It took place on 20 November 2025 at Address Sky View Dubai.

### Who organized the GCC GRC Day 2025?

Swiss GRC organized the conference in collaboration with Khaleej Times Events.

### Which topics were discussed at the GCC GRC Day 2025?

Topics included corporate governance, internal controls (ICS), cybersecurity, ESG, AI governance, compliance automation and business continuity. Panels also covered supply chain risk, regulatory technology, and cooperation between academia and practice.

### What were the key takeaways of the GCC GRC Day 2025?

Speakers stressed the growing importance of AI and analytics in GRC and the need for a compliance culture driven from the top. They also highlighted integrated risk management platforms that create a single source of truth.

### Will the GCC GRC Day take place again?

Swiss GRC states that organizers intend to keep the event as an annual fixture. It is expected to be a recurring highlight in the regional GRC calendar.