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 2025 
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Title to be awarded: World CEO of the Year 2026
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Title to be awarded: United Arab Emirates CEO of the Year 2026
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Title to be awarded: Dubai CEO of the Year 2026
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Performance Excellence Award 2026 
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Corporate Support Award 2026 
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