Dubai Finance and CIPS sign MoU to enhance procurement excellence across the public sector

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Dubai Finance and CIPS sign MoU to enhance procurement excellence across the public sector

The Dubai Department of Finance (DOF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) to strengthen procurement capabilities and promote international best practices across Dubai’s government entities.

The three-year partnership aims to enhance the skills and expertise of procurement professionals within the public sector, support UAE nationals in achieving globally recognised certifications, and foster a culture of transparency, efficiency, and knowledge sharing.

The agreement was signed at DOF’s headquarters by Hamed Abdulghafoor Alawadhi, Executive Director of the Shared Services Sector at DOF, and Sam Achampong, Regional Director of CIPS MENA, in the presence of senior officials from both organisations.

Driving global standards in procurement governance

Commenting on the agreement, Hamed Abdulghafoor Alawadhi said:

“This MoU with CIPS reflects Dubai’s commitment to leading the world in procurement governance by raising standards, promoting transparency, and delivering greater value for government entities.”

Juma Ahmad Algaizi Alfalasi, Director of the Financial and Administrative Affairs Division at DOF, added:

“Through our partnership with CIPS, we will benchmark Dubai Government procurement against global best practices and empower all entities to deliver more efficient outcomes.”

From CIPS’ side, Sam Achampong, Regional Director for MENA, stated:

“We are proud to collaborate with the Department of Finance to help shape a future-ready procurement function across Dubai’s public sector. This MoU enables professionals to gain world-class knowledge, internationally recognised qualifications, and access to a global network of expertise.”

Supporting Dubai’s vision for excellence

The partnership aligns with Dubai’s broader vision to be a global leader in government procurement and financial management, reinforcing the emirate’s commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and accountability across all public sector entities.

Through this collaboration, DOF and CIPS will jointly implement capacity-building programmes, training initiatives, and procurement benchmarking frameworks to support the development of a modern, effective, and sustainable procurement ecosystem for Dubai Government.