Digital Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) to strengthen strategic procurement practices and enhance the professional growth of its workforce.
CIPS, a leading global professional body, is widely recognised as an authority on procurement and supply standards and international best practices.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director-General of Digital Dubai, by Tariq Al Janahi, CEO of the Corporate Enablement Sector at Digital Dubai, and Sam Achampong, Regional Director of CIPS MENA.
As part of this collaboration, CIPS will provide applied learning opportunities and internationally accredited certification programmes to advance the skills of procurement professionals at Digital Dubai. Delivered by CIPS experts in Dubai, the programme will run over 18 months and focus on practical capabilities, ethical practices, and alignment with global standards.
Commenting on this MoU, Al Mansoori said, “Digital Dubai is committed to cultivating a future-ready, highly skilled government workforce equipped to lead with innovation, integrity and efficiency. Our partnership with CIPS will ensure that our teams are trained to the highest global standards in procurement and supply chain management, thus strengthening our ability to serve Dubai’s digital future.”
He added, “We also view this agreement as a reaffirmation of the collaborative approach between various sectors, an approach that enables us to keep pace with rapid developments, anticipate future changes, and align with our vision to enhance quality and excellence. Ultimately, this contributes to reinforcing Dubai’s global positioning as a leading model for digital government and sustainable progress.”
Sam Achampong, Regional Director of CIPS MENA, said, “We are delighted to begin this important collaboration with Digital Dubai. Procurement plays a critical role in supporting innovation, agility and value in public service delivery. Through this partnership, we will deliver world-class trainings tailored to Dubai’s ambitions and ensure procurement professionals are empowered with the tools, frameworks and confidence to lead transformation.”
The training programmes will include orientation, competency assessments, and practitioner to advanced practitioner-level certifications aligned with international benchmarks. This initiative forms part of a wider effort to build national expertise, promote ethical procurement, and embed a culture of continuous learning within government.
Globally, CIPS remains a trusted partner to governments and organisations, supporting transformation through skills development, policy alignment, and strategic procurement advisory.
(Inputs from WAM)
