In an era of heightened regulatory scrutiny and digital transformation, the chemical industry is at a crossroads. Trade and supply chain leaders in the GCC region are navigating a rapidly evolving landscape, where compliance complexities and supply chain innovations intersect. The rise of digitalization, automation, and AI-driven analytics is redefining efficiency, resilience, and transparency across global chemical supply chains. However, these advancements are occurring against the backdrop of increasing regulatory pressures, including sanctions compliance, financial regulatory risks, and ethical business practices.

In this episode of the GPCA podcast we will hear from two industry experts—one from a major chemical producer and another from a consultancy specializing in compliance, trade regulations, and financial fraud—to explore the intersection of smart supply chain innovations and the evolving compliance landscape.

To explore these trends, they’ll address:

• The new era of chemical supply chains and future-proofing supply chains in the GCC region
• The expanding compliance challenges
• Bridging the gap between smart supply chains and compliance
• Strategies for enhancing transparency and resilience in global supply chains
• The future of smart supply chain innovations in the chemical industry

Guest
Haitham Fouad
Head of Supply Chain, Logistics Procurement and Facility Management – Middle East, BASF

Guest
Mohamed Daoud
Director, Industry Practice Lead, Financial Crime Compliance, Moody's

Host
Noora Mukhtar
Senior Research Specialist, 
GPCA

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