# GCC GRC DAY

> Der GCC GRC DAY 2025 ist eine kostenlose Konferenz zu Governance, Risk und Compliance am 20. November 2025 im Address Sky View in Dubai. Swiss GRC organisiert sie mit Khaleej Times für GRC-Fachleute und Führungskräfte aus der GCC-Region.

- URL: https://swissgrc.com/fr/gccgrcday/
- Éditeur: SwissGRC®
- Publié: 2024-04-26
- Dernière mise à jour: 2025-11-14

## Points clés

- Der GCC GRC DAY 2025 (UAE Edition) findet am 20. November 2025 im Address Sky View in Dubai statt.
- Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos, eine Registrierung ist jedoch zwingend erforderlich.
- Die Ausgabe 2025 wird als Medienkooperation mit Khaleej Times durchgeführt, die Organisation liegt bei Swiss GRC und KT Events.
- Das Programm umfasst Keynotes, Präsentationen, Panels, ein Fireside Chat und eine Sponsor Session, unter anderem mit Sprechern von Schneider Electric, Google, Mashreq und e& Risk & Assurance.
- Die Themen reichen von Risikomanagement, internem Kontrollsystem und Cybersecurity über Business Continuity und ESG bis zu Third-Party Risk Management, künstlicher Intelligenz und RegTech.
- Die Ausgabe 2024 fand am 27. Mai 2024 statt, die Seite nennt über 300 Teilnehmende aus führenden Unternehmen.

## UAE Edition

# GCC GRC DAY

# 2025

## 20 November 2025

## Address Sky View Dubai

#### 08:30 AM - 3:00 PM

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### SPEAKERS

### AGENDA

### PARTNERS

### REGISTRATION

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## Secure your spot now!

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Swiss GRC is once again bringing its renowned governance, risk, and compliance conference to Dubai. The **GCC GRC DAY**, taking place on **20 November 2025 at Address Sky View** **Dubai** is set to be a landmark event for GRC leaders and professionals across the GCC region.

This year’s edition introduces a powerful media collaboration with **Khaleej Times**, extending the reach of conference insights across the region. Attendees will gain exclusive access to cutting-edge strategies, proven best practices, and thought leadership shaping the future of governance, risk, and compliance.

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with peers, expand your professional network, and play an active role in shaping resilient, future-ready organizations. Participation is free of charge, but registration is mandatory.

## Event Overview

GRC professionals from across the GCC region will come together for a pivotal conference, uniting thought leaders, seasoned experts, and industry practitioners to delve into the multifaceted world of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). This event offers a unique opportunity to network, share insights, and explore the latest developments, fostering a collaborative approach to tackle the challenges of an evolving business landscape, integrating technology, strategic planning, and regulatory demands.

## Topics

- Corporate Management
- Risk Management
- Internal Controls (ICS)
- Cybersecurity & Data Protection
- Business Continuity & Resilience
- Compliance Management
- Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
- Third-Party Risk Management
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Operational Efficiency
- Regulatory Technology (RegTech)

## Target Audience

Among the participants are:

- **Governance & Compliance:** Compliance Officer, Head of Governance, Paralegals.
- **Risk Management:** Risk Controllers, Managers, Information Security Officers.
- **IT & Cybersecurity:** Cybersecurity Consultants, IT Security Officers, CISOs.
- **Business Continuity:** BCM Managers, Emergency Specialists.
- **Audit & Control:** Internal Auditors, ICS Managers.
- **Executives:** Board Members, CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, COOs, etc.

## Welcome Address

![Besfort Kuqi](https://swissgrc.com/fr/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Besfort-Kuqi.jpg)

Besfort Kuqi

### Founder & CEO, Swiss GRC

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![Swiss GRC](https://swissgrc.com/fr/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/SwissGRC_Horizontal_Logo_WithClaim_FullColor-1024x288.png)

## Speakers

### Visionaries shaping the future of GRC

Dallal Slimani

### Senior Vice President Programs & Transformation, Schneider Electric

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![Akshay Dalal Google](https://swissgrc.com/fr/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Akshay.jpg)

Akshay Dalal

### Head of Regional Risk & Compliance - Middle East, Turkey & Africa at Google

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Ricardo Vasconcelos Dias

Senior Director, Enterprise Risk Management, e& Risk & Assurance

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![Maram Habash](https://swissgrc.com/fr/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Maram-Habash-1_1.jpg)

Maram Habash

### Executive Vice President, Head Operational Risk & Resilience, Mashreq

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Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem

National Risk & Policies Director, AML & CTF, UAE Government

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![UAE Government](https://swissgrc.com/fr/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/image-removebg-preview-1.png)

![Samir Karimov](https://swissgrc.com/fr/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Samir-Karimov-1_1.jpg)

Samir Karimov

Head of Risk Management and Sustainablity, NEQSOL Holding

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Dr. Sona Saha Dash

### Data Strategy Governance & Analytics Lead, Confidential Government Entity KSA

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![Fadi El Bouz](https://swissgrc.com/fr/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Fadi-Bouz-1_1.jpg)

Fadi El Bouz

Director of Internal Audit & Risk Department, Sunbulah Group

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Rajeev Dutt

### General Manager MEA & APAC, Swiss GRC

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![Swiss GRC](https://swissgrc.com/fr/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/SwissGRC_Horizontal_Logo_WithClaim_FullColor-1024x288.png)

Adnan Ibrahim Alhashmi

### Senior Associate Operations Manager, Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement

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![Nikolai Tsenov - Head Product & Business Development at Swiss GRC](https://swissgrc.com/fr/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Nikolai_klein.jpg)

Nikolai Tsenov

### Head Solutions & Innovation, Swiss GRC

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![Swiss GRC](https://swissgrc.com/fr/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/SwissGRC_Horizontal_Logo_WithClaim_FullColor-1024x288.png)

Oma Martins

### Group Head of IT GRC, IHS Towers

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Laura Roche

### Emcee & Moderator

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## Panelists

### Conversations that drive perspective

Lt. Col. Saeed M. AlShebli

### Deputy Director – Digital Security Department, Ministry of Interior UAE

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![Mansoor AlAlwan](https://swissgrc.com/fr/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Mansoor-AlAlwan.jpg)

Mansoor AlAlwan

Chief Audit Executive,
The BENEFIT Company

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![Hessa Humaid Almatrooshi](https://swissgrc.com/fr/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Hessa-1_1.jpg)

Hessa Humaid Almatrooshi

Information Security Leader, Free Zones Authority of Ajman

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Rohit Bajpai

### Head of Internal Audit, Gulf Islamic Investments Group

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![Gulf Islamic Investments Group](https://swissgrc.com/fr/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Gulf-Islamic-Investments-Group.svg)

Prof. Dr. Hossam AlShenraky

### Head of the Police Management Department, Dubai Police Academy

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![Dubai Police Academy](https://swissgrc.com/fr/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Dubai-Police-Academy.png)

![Faisal Khan](https://swissgrc.com/fr/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Faisal-Khan.jpg)

Faisal Khan

### Director of Information Security, Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance, Dubai World Trade Centre

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Prof. Dr. Fatma Taher

### Professor & Assistant Dean, College of Technological Innovation, Zayed University

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Prince Rana

### Head of Information Security, Risk & Governance, Seddiqi Holding

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Hussain Al Khalsan

### Chief Information Security Officer, Zand Bank

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## Agenda

### A conference dedicated to Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Morning

Afternoon

### 8:00 – 9:00 | Registration & Networking Coffee

### 9:00 – 9:15

##### Opening Ceremony

##### Welcome Address

###### **Besfort Kuqi** Founder & CEO, Swiss GRC

### 9:15 – 9:30

##### Opening Keynote

##### Organizational and Operational Resilience: Protecting Critical Sectors

###### **Dallal Slimani** Senior Vice President - Programs & Transformation, Schneider Electric

### 9:30 – 9:45

##### Presentation

##### GRC in Transition: Building Resilience in Uncertain Times

###### **Rajeev Dutt** General Manager MEA & APAC, Swiss GRC

### 9:45 – 10:00

##### Keynote

##### AI Governance & Ethical Risk Management: Balancing Innovation with Accountability

###### **Akshay Dalal** Head of Regional Risk & Compliance - Middle East, Turkey & Africa, Google

### 10:00 – 10:40

##### Panel Discussion

##### Guardians of Trust: Security, Regulation & Privacy by Design

###### **Faisal Khan**, Associate Director - Information Security & Compliance, Dubai World Trade Centre

###### **Hessa Humaid Almatrooshi**, Information Security Leader, Free Zones Authority of Ajman

###### **Lt. Col. Saeed M. AlShebli**, Deputy Director – Digital Security Department, Ministry of Interior, UAE

###### **Hussain Al Khalsan**, Chief Information Security Officer, Zand Bank

###### **Oma Martins**, Group Head of IT GRC, IHS Towers

###### **Mansoor AlAlwan**, Chief Audit Executive, The BENEFIT Company

### 10:40 – 10:55

##### Spotlight

##### Combined Assurance: Delivering Enterprise-Wide Risk Insight and Value

###### **Adnan Ibrahim Alhashmi**, Senior Associate Operations Manager, Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement

### 11:00 – 11:30 | Networking Coffee Break

### 11:30 – 11:45

##### Presentation

##### Risk as a Source of Confidence

###### **Samir Karimov** Head of Risk Management and Sustainablity, NEQSOL Holding

### 11:45 – 12:25

##### Panel Discussion

##### Bridging Academia & Practice: Elevating GRC Dialogue in the GCC

###### **Nikolai Tsenov**, Head Solutions & Innovation, Swiss GRC

###### **Prof. Dr. Fatma Taher**, Professor & Assistant Dean, Zayed University

###### **Prof. Dr. Hossam Alshenraky**, Head of the Police Management Department, Dubai Police Academy

###### **Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem** , National Risk & Policies Director, UAE Government

###### **Rohit Bajpai**, Head of Internal Audit, Gulf Islamic Investments Group

### 12:25 – 12:35

##### Sponsor Session

##### Mindfire Technologies

###### **Rejeesh Kumar** Chief Technology Officer, Mindfire Technologies

### 12:35 – 12:55

##### Spotlight

##### From Oversight to Insight: The Transformative Role of Internal Audit

###### **Fadi Bouz** Director of Internal Audit & Risk Department, Sunbulah Group

### 12:55 – 13:30

##### Fireside Chat

##### Risk Leadership & Organizational Culture: Tone at the Top

###### **Ricardo Vasconcelos Dias**, Senior Director, Enterprise Risk Management, e& Risk & Assurance

###### **Maram Habash**, Executive Vice President, Head Operational Risk & Resilience, Mashreq

###### **Dr. Sona Saha Das**, Data Strategy Governance & Analytics Lead, Ceer Motors

###### **Prince Rana**, Head of Information Security, Risk & Governance, Seddiqi Holding

### 13:30 – 13:50

##### Closing Keynote

##### Leading Through the Unknown

###### **Nikolai Tsenov** Head Solutions & Innovation, Swiss GRC

### 14:00 – 15:00 | Luncheon & End of Summit

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## Partner with us

The GCC GRC DAY provides a distinguished platform to engage with the latest developments, proven strategies, and innovative approaches in governance, risk, and compliance. Participants will benefit from the expertise of leading professionals through keynote presentations and interactive discussions, gaining both strategic insights and practical guidance.

Sponsorship offers organizations the opportunity to strengthen brand visibility and reputation while generating qualified business leads. As one of the region’s premier industry gatherings, the GCC GRC DAY delivers an exceptional platform for thought leadership, professional networking, and sustainable business growth.

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A perfect platform for exchanging best practices and making new contacts. The GCC GRC DAY exceeded my expectations in every respect.

I leave this day with a backpack full of new ideas and solutions for our GRC strategy. A big thank you to the Swiss GRC organization team!

An excellently organized conference with a perfect blend of expertise, networking, and inspiration.

The Apéro Riche was the perfect way to round off an informative day. The opportunity to chat with industry colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere was priceless.

An indispensable event for anyone who wants to be at the forefront of governance, risk, and compliance.

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## Questions fréquentes

### Wann und wo findet der GCC GRC DAY 2025 statt?

Der GCC GRC DAY 2025 findet am 20. November 2025 im Address Sky View in Dubai statt. Das Programm läuft laut Agenda von der Registrierung um 8:00 Uhr bis zum Ende mit Mittagessen um 15:00 Uhr.

### Was kostet die Teilnahme am GCC GRC DAY 2025?

Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos. Eine Registrierung ist jedoch zwingend erforderlich.

### Welche Themen werden am GCC GRC DAY behandelt?

Behandelt werden unter anderem Corporate Management, Risikomanagement, interne Kontrollen, Cybersecurity und Datenschutz, Business Continuity, Compliance, ESG, Third-Party Risk Management, künstliche Intelligenz, operative Effizienz und RegTech.

### Für wen ist der GCC GRC DAY gedacht?

Die Konferenz richtet sich an Fachleute aus Governance und Compliance, Risikomanagement, IT und Cybersecurity, Business Continuity sowie Revision und Kontrolle. Dazu kommen Führungskräfte wie Verwaltungsratsmitglieder, CEOs, CFOs, CIOs und COOs.

### Wer organisiert den GCC GRC DAY und wie kann man sponsern?

Organisiert wird die Konferenz von Swiss GRC zusammen mit KT Events von Khaleej Times. Interessierte Sponsoren melden sich per E-Mail an events@swissgrc.com.
