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An overview of PwC research in the Middle East:

Global sports industry on track for more growth There is elevated confidence in the global sports market, with significant growth expected in the next several years, despite lingering macroeconomic and geopolitical issues
17 September 2024
Tadawul and Nomu steal region’s IPO show (so far) IPO activity in the Middle East has been concentrated fully on the Saudi and UAE markets so far, according to analysis from PwC, with 2024 expected to be another rosy year for capital raisings throug
14 May 2024
Women returning from career breaks could add $385 billion to MENA Nearly half of working women in the MENA region have taken a career break at one point or another.
12 March 2024
CEOs in the Middle East most positive in the world CEOs in the Middle East have a generally positive outlook on the economy, which is reflected in confidence for regional growth and aspirations in the company’s own path.
01 February 2024
Greener built environment could meet over 50% of net zero goals Pushing for innovations in sustainability within the construction sector and overall built environment in the Middle East could eventually allow countries to meet more than 50% of the net-zero greenh
29 January 2024
Consumers in Saudi Arabia are happier with their banks Customer sentiment for leading banks in Saudi Arabia has improved in the past year, according to a new study from PwC, which analyzed customer attitudes towards seven leading KSA banks.
16 January 2024
PwC revenues up 10% with Middle East and India the star performers Big Four firm PwC has lifted its revenues by 10% in local currency terms to a record $53 billion, with the Middle East and India businesses receiving global praise for their star performance.
07 November 2023
Halfway Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia seems on track to hit key goals With Saudi Arabia half way to the end date of its ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 goals, the country now appears to be on track to meet the targets, which include economic, social, and cultural diversifi
03 November 2023
ESG opportunities unfolding on the back of sustainable finance Countries in the GCC have in recent years made significant progress in developing their sustainable finance practices, with a focus on promoting a more sustainable financial services sector, encourag
15 September 2023
Saudi Arabia to see M&A growth opportunities in 2023 Saudi Arabia has become one of the region’s prime markets for companies eyeing mergers and acquisitions (M&A), according to analysis by PwC.
09 April 2023
Middle East a rare 'sweet spot' for mergers and acquisitions At a time when dealmaking activity is cooling down across most corners of the globe, the scene in the Middle is hotter than ever – with little signs of slowdown, according to PwC’s latest M&A industr
21 March 2023
One third of Middle East workers eyeing new job While the ‘great resignation’ has most famously hit employers hard in western economies, large waves of people have also been re-evaluating their roles in economies around the world.
16 January 2023
PwC puts forward talent agenda for Qatar’s manufacturing skills gap The manufacturing sector in Qatar is a priority sector under the National Vision 2030 programme and a key contributor to the government's economic diversification agenda.
11 August 2022
Shortage of skilled workers means GCC companies must step up Around the world, economies are struggling with labour shortages following the pandemic.
20 July 2022
PwC: 'Use oil-based fiscal windfall to fuel energy transition' The rise in oil prices is providing a windfall for GCC states, according to PwC’s latest Middle East Economy Watch, with most governments set to bump up their fiscal surplus in the coming months.
08 July 2022
Regional economies can bloom with more women in the workforce Stimulating more women to (re)enter the workforce could provide a major economic impetus to the Middle East, up to as much as $2 trillion, according to a new study by PwC.
09 June 2022
Consumers are hybrid hunting bargains and more ESG minded The shopping behaviour of consumers in the Middle East is undergoing major change, with many of these changes likely to stick around for good, according to a new report by PwC.
17 May 2022
PwC and Strategy& report: ESG is on the rise in the Middle East ESG has spiralled to the top of the boardroom agenda in the Middle East.
25 April 2022
Middle East businesses more resilient than global counterparts Businesses in the Middle East appear more resilient than their global counterparts along several crisis-response metrics – according to a new PwC study.
27 July 2021
Digitalisation is top tax compliance priority in the Middle East Tax regimes worldwide are getting stricter and more digitally advanced – pushing organisations to explore a range of new risk management tools.
10 June 2021
PwC report calls for more inclusion for people with disabilities People with disabilities face a number of employment barriers, including societal prejudice, environmental obstructions, institutional discrimination and a lack of training opportunities.
31 May 2021
Entertainment goes digital as consumers embrace new normal Digital will account for nearly half of MENA’s media & entertainment revenues by 2024, powered by a pandemic-induced boom in streaming and gaming.
19 April 2021
GCC workers optimistic and ready to build digital skills The GCC’s workforce is approaching the future with a sunny outlook, with many embracing the digital change that unfolded through 2020.
30 March 2021
PwC CEO survey: Middle East has most positive post-pandemic outlook Professional services firm PwC’s latest global CEO survey has found that Middle East leaders are particularly optimistic for medium-term growth, with substantial investments in digital transformation
24 March 2021
Covid sees physical media spending plummet in Middle East Physical media spending in the Middle East has nosedived during the pandemic, with PwC estimating a revenue decline of 8.3 percent in its latest global media & entertainment outlook.
15 March 2021
Middle East's M&A market bucks global trend to grow by 6% Despite a 9% contraction in global merger & acquisition (M&A) activity last year, the Middle East remained resilient to clock a 6% jump in the number of deals for 2020.
24 February 2021
Working capital deteriorates as corporates tighten their belts Against a backdrop of uncertainty and economic hardship, the working capital performance of businesses in the Middle East has waned strongly over the past six months.
16 November 2020
HR needs to step up its digital transformation efforts As Covid-19 pushes the value-adding potential of human resources (HR) into the spotlight, businesses in the Middle East are scrambling to catch up their digital HR capacity.
09 November 2020
Economic damages of Beirut explosion over $20 billion While a month has passed since Lebanon was left reeling from a colossal explosion in its capital city, a new report has found that there is still a huge shortfall in funding for the rebuilding of Bei
16 September 2020
Transfer pricing to take centre stage in Middle East taxation As the global transfer pricing landscape becomes more sure-footed, businesses headquartered in the Middle East are still grappling with new legislation at domestic and multilateral levels.
02 September 2020
Middle East consumer behaviour changing and shifting online Despite feeling the financial strain from Covid-19, consumers across the Middle East are still willing to spend more in the near future, although patterns of consumption are likely to change.
24 July 2020
Middle East CFO sentiment continues its slide as Covid-19 bites The sentiment of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in the Middle East continue to slide, according to PwC’s latest CFO Pulse Survey, which sheds light on how financial leaders in the region are absorbi
17 June 2020

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