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Dr. Arafat El Mourad

Dr. Arafat El Mourad

United Arab Emirates Innovation in Procurement Consultancy Services

Bio

Dr. Arafat El Mourad is a transformational leader with over 25 years of expertise in procurement, supply chain, and strategic change management.
Founder & CEO of Innovation in Procurement Consultants (IPCS), he has driven cost efficiency, supplier innovation, and sustainable solutions across industries.

A Doctorate holder specializing in Innovation in Procurement and a Fellow of CIPS.
Dr. Arafat has shaped procurement policies for government entities, multinational corporations, and financial institutions. His contributions to the field.
Publishing two books: Innovation in Procurement in UAE Banking Sector: Conventional and Islamic (English) and Leadership in Procurement and Supply Chain (Arabic), the first of its kind in the Arabic language.

CEO of the Year 2026 COTY

GLOBAL Season Rank Move Points
2026 #1030 - <10
Title to be awarded: World CEO of the Year 2026
NATIONAL Season Rank Move Points
2026 #187 - <10
Title to be awarded: United Arab Emirates CEO of the Year 2026
LOCAL Season Rank Move Points
2026 #168 - <10
Title to be awarded: Dubai CEO of the Year 2026
Ranking History
Season Rank Points
2025 #478 <10

Performance Excellence Award 2026 PEA

Season Rank Points
2026 #1030 <10

Corporate Support Award 2026 CSA

Season Rank Points
2026 #1030 <10
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People’s Choice Award 2026 PCA

Season Rank Points
2026 #1030 <10

All-Time Rankings

Current Rank Peak Total Points
#1639 #1576 in 2025 <10