Finance news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in Finance consulting in the Middle East:

Finance chiefs are upping their confidence – and investments – in AI technologies Confidence in AI among CFOs is rising rapidly, prompting increased investment in the disruptive technology.
16 April 2026
The GCC’s private capital growth is driving new demands on valuations In the Middle East – particularly in the Gulf – private capital has seen strong growth, driving investment activity, transactions and strategic partnerships.
16 April 2026
UAE VAT law: Six steps to deal with the ‘knew or should have known’ rule From 1 January 2026, a major change has taken effect in the UAE VAT law: businesses can lose their right to claim input VAT if the tax authority believes they “knew or should have known” that a trans
10 April 2026
Resilience over perception: How the UAE is redefining its role in global capital markets While recent disruptions have introduced new layers of uncertainty in the UAE’s financial services sector, Ordenco managing partner Armin Ordodary argues that the current environment is not undermini
02 April 2026
Işbank modernises credit management processes in partnership with DefineX Isbank has completed a strategic project to modernise its commercial credit evaluation processes.
18 March 2026
Sourcing Connections and Zelo partner to embed invoice financing in procurement UAE-based procurement consultancy Sourcing Connections has inked a partnership with fintech company Zelo.
16 March 2026
Dickon Johnstone (Themis) on the Middle East’s evolving financial crime landscape Dickon Johnstone, a former bank CEO and Accenture consultant, founded Themis with the ambition to fight financial crime with AI and accessible due diligence.
24 February 2026
Charlie Rix (Ocorian): ‘Capital in the UAE is evolving beyond sovereign wealth’ The capital base of the UAE has changed materially over the past five years.
22 February 2026
Reimagining the DNA of Internal Audit through technology enablement and AI The Internal Audit function is ripe for disruption.
12 February 2026
Dogma Alares helps FMCG company reduce working capital position by 9% When a leading FMCG company in Türkiye noticed that its working capital was growing more quickly than its sales, the management team sought a clearer understanding of what was driving the increase.
10 February 2026
Major trends are broadening the leadership remit of CFOs in the UAE A wave of major trends and developments is mounting pressure on chief financial officers in the UAE.
29 January 2026
The dawn of Autonomous Finance in 2026: An Agile Dynamics perspective As the financial system moves into 2026, it stands at the brink of a profound transformation.
13 January 2026
The future of corporate treasury: From tactical operations to strategic value creation Treasury is undergoing a profound transformation, evolving from a traditionally tactical, back-office function into a strategic driver of enterprise value.
07 November 2025
Why regulation sits at the centre of the UAE’s fintech success story Over the past decade, the UAE has steadily built one of the world’s most dynamic and successful fintech ecosystems, today punching above its weight on the global stage.
24 October 2025
UAE’s mandatory e-invoicing regulation is not just a compliance deadline As UAE businesses approach the July 2026 deadline for E-Invoicing, they must move beyond compliance to unlock the operational and strategic advantages of e-invoicing, writes Pierre Arman, Managing Di
21 October 2025
UAE has reshaped its regulatory landscape and cracked down on financial crime The UAE has over the past five years fundamentally and robustly reshaped its regulatory landscape, in particular in the area of financial services. That is according to a new report by AJMS Global.
29 September 2025
Turning Non-Performing Loans from Risk to Opportunity Non-performing loans (NPLs) are a significant concern for banks and regulators in the Middle East, as high NPL levels can bring heightened risks around, capital adequacy, and overall financial stabil
28 July 2025
Reconceptualizing Sovereign Finance with FDI-as-a-Service and Tokenization Sovereign finance in emerging markets faces challenges due to opaque collateralized lending models, particularly from China, which undermine fiscal sovereignty and contribute to systemic debt issues
14 July 2025
Zero-Based approach to cost management can more effectively cut costs Bain & Company's research highlights the benefits of a clean-sheet approach to cost management, including significant cost reduction and improved competitiveness.
17 June 2025
Combating financial fraud in financial services with AI-powered solutions Financial fraud has surged dramatically in recent years, with global losses from fraud scams and bank fraud schemes totaling more than $485 billion, highlighting the extensive financial impact of fra
16 May 2025
CFO turnover at listed companies on a high amid pressures and retirements The number of CFO that left their role reached its second highest level ever last year, driven by a range of challenges such as corporate pressures, investor activism, market disruption, inflation an
09 April 2025
Digital banks and open finance are transforming the lending landscape The world of financing is evolving, with digital banks and open finance leading the charge in the competitive lending landscape, writes Raid Abdulmajeed, Founder & Head of Advisory at ClarixConsult.
23 March 2025
Integrating Bitcoin into corporate treasury strategies A growing number of organizations as embracing Bitcoin as a financial asset, adding the cryptocurrency to their Treasury in order to safeguard wealth, as well as capitalize on other benefits.
27 February 2025
A strong CIO and CFO tandem can drive digital transformation in banking Digital transformation is undoubtedly one of the top strategic topics for banks in the Middle East.
30 January 2025
Six steps CFOs should take to drive their sustainability and ESG agenda Sustainability initiatives have become a fundamental aspect of the expectations of CFOs, and their financial management strategy.
12 December 2024
Nicoleta Remmlinger (4most) on the UAE's strides in financial equality Over the past years, women in the UAE have made major strides in advancing their financial independence, writes Nicoleta Remmlinger, director at financial services consultancy firm 4most.
31 October 2024
Tips for Consulting Firms: The Four Pillars of Sound Financial Management With margins and profitability under pressure this year, many consulting firms are seeking to lower costs and improve their financial management processes.
18 October 2024
LOGIC Consulting: IPO scene in UAE has matured strongly over the years In recent years, a growing number of companies have gone public on exchanges in the UAE, driving a growing local IPO scene.
09 September 2024
‘Adding crypto assets to treasury management can spur higher profits’ The traditional world of treasury management stands to be benefit from the emerging trend of decentralized finance and digital assets.
02 September 2024
Spotlight: Awtada’s offering for investor relations in Saudi Arabia Saudi management consultancy Awtada helps organisations in the Kingdom with a range of services. One of its offerings focuses on helping listed companies with investor relations.
29 July 2024
Funding ESG ambitions while navigating cashflow challenges While ESG is high on the priority list for most businesses, many struggle with funding their goals, with ESG implementation putting significant stress on financials and cashflows.
12 March 2024
ESG propelled to the top priority for CFOs in 2024 Finance leaders at companies around the world rank ESG as their top priority in 2024, up from ‘only’ 14th position at the same time last year.
11 March 2024

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