Federal Tax Authority Secures CIPS Ethical Certification for Third Consecutive Year
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – April 5, 2026 — The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority announced it has obtained the Corporate Ethical Procurement and Supply certification from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply for the third consecutive year. The certification recognizes FTA’s compliance with international standards on integrity, transparency, human rights in supply chains, and sustainable development. FTA remains the first tax authority globally to earn this accolade.
The certification grants FTA membership in the Corporate Ethics Register, a global benchmark for ethical procurement practices. Two FTA officials received individual honors: Sulaiman Abdullah earned international Fellow-level accreditation, while Mariam Saeed Al Ali graduated from the CIPS Practitioner Programme. FTA first secured the certification in 2023 and renewed it in 2024.
“obtaining the certification for the third consecutive time represents a significant achievement within the Authority’s ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional performance and governance practices.”
— H.E. Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mulla, Director-General at Federal Tax Authority
Why it matters: This statement reinforces FTA’s strategic focus on institutional excellence since its 2017 establishment.
“The FTA’s attainment of this certification for three consecutive years reflects its commitment to continuing its development in the field of procurement and supply. It also confirms its sustained success in establishing an operating framework based on governance, procedural efficiency, and adherence to the highest professional standards.”
— Jasim Haddad, CEO of Support Services Sector at Federal Tax Authority
Why it matters: The comment signals sustained progress in governance following the authority’s initial 2023 certification debut.
Industry Context
In MENA’s evolving fintech and govtech landscape, ethical procurement frameworks ensure fair vendor selection and foster innovation in tax technology solutions. The certification aids risk reduction and strengthens partner trust, critical factors as regional governments digitize revenue operations. The UAE leads Middle Eastern peers in transparency standards, particularly as non-oil revenue diversification accelerates across Gulf Cooperation Council states. Rising sustainability demands from international investors make such certifications increasingly valuable for government entities managing complex supply chains.
Conclusion
FTA aims to advance policies for greater transparency and operational efficiency, supporting the UAE’s broader non-oil revenue diversification strategy and enhancing the nation’s global standing in public sector governance.
Sources: Zawya, Federal Tax Authority, Federal Tax Authority, CIPS
