Risk & Compliance news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in Risk & Compliance consulting in the Middle East:

ESG disclosure is no longer compliance – it is a capital markets differentiator For long, capital markets and investors regarded ESG as a compliance exercise.
11 June 2026
The risk of algorithmic entropy – When AI models age faster than evolving fraud Using artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle fraud is now a strategic priority for CFOs.
17 March 2026
Addressing the implications of conflict-related impacts in energy and oil & gas infrastructure For players in the energy and oil & gas infrastructure sector, the conflict in the region has created extraordinary conditions – requiring organisations to maintain operations and support their teams
14 March 2026
Why quality management matters in modern organizations While quality management is often considered a compliance step, it in fact is an essential activity of conducting business excellence.
25 February 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
ruya partners with 4most for IFRS 9 advisory and implementation support UAE-based ruya, a digital-first Islamic bank, has partnered with 4most to design and implement its IFRS 9 Expected Credit Loss framework, supporting the bank’s initial portfolio launch and strengthen
24 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
8 trends for credit risk management in 2026 The world of credit risk management in financial services is preparing for another year of significant change, driven by trends such as AI, ESG, and automation.
05 January 2026
Armin Ordodary on Ordenco’s impact in the financial services regulatory landscape Armin Ordodary is the Founder and CEO of Ordenco, a regulatory consultancy that today works on projects across the Middle East, Europe and Asia.
05 December 2025
Beinex and Aurex showcase their expertise at Audit, Anti-Fraud & IT Congress 2025 At the Audit, Anti-Fraud & IT Congress 2025, held in Abu Dhabi, the CEO of Beinex Shantosh Sridhar delivered a session on the value artificial intelligence can bring to the world of risk.
22 November 2025
Crescar brings digital compliance tool CheckedSafe to Middle East region Project management consultancy Crescar has become an authorised sales agent and service provider for CheckedSafe in the Middle East.
07 November 2025
The benefits and challenges of automating ESG compliance ESG has become a major global and Middle East priority, yet the extensive compliance requirements often create a burden that can hinder its true impact and progress.
30 October 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
4most and Reporting Center partner to enhance regulatory reporting in banking International financial services consultancy 4most has inked a strategic partnership with Reporting Center, aimed at bolstering the regulatory technology landscape in the UAE’s banking sector.
22 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
Climate X and 4most team up to tackle climate risk for Middle East banks Climate risk analytics company Climate X has announced a strategic partnership with 4most, aimed at delivering comprehensive climate risk management solutions for banks across the Middle East.
26 September 2025
ECOVIS Al Sabti hosts event on digital transformation in Internal Audit and Risk ECOVIS Al Sabti and TransVare Corporation have teamed up to host an executive-level event focused on digital transformation in Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management functions.
05 August 2025
Study: Disruptive leaders don’t dodge change, but embrace it for the better Over three quarters of organizations expect big changes to come to their business models within the next three years.
23 June 2025
Iraq’s payments leader Qi taps K2 Integrity for nationwide financial compliance overhaul Iraqi digital payment provider Qi has inked a partnership agreement with K2 Integrity, aimed at strengthening the company’s financial compliance standards across its operations.
19 June 2025
Resilience is key in the face of risk and disruption, says INDEVCO Consultancy Despite widespread recognition of the importance of resilience, few businesses fully implement best practices and achieve excellence, leaving them vulnerable to economic and cyber threats.
07 May 2025
Building dual resilience with Organization and Operational Resilience In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable business environment, the topics of Organization Resilience and Operational Resilience have become essential pillars of modern business strategies.
09 April 2025
Risk-Adjusted Release of Deferred Compensation: A Framework for UAE Banks Since the Central Bank of the UAE introduced landmark regulations governing deferred compensation for Material Risk Takers and Senior Management in 2019, UAE banks have meticulously implemented defer
01 April 2025
EY: Integrated risk management a key area of focus for governments Government leaders face a complex web of interconnected threats in 2025, demanding decisive leadership.
24 March 2025
Compliance: From a regulatory obligation to a strategic advantage While compliance for long has been considered as a ‘tick the box’ exercise, a rapidly evolving regulatory and market landscape is seeing compliance take on a more important role in business operation
05 March 2025
Transforming governance, risk, and compliance in the digital era The rapid emergence of technologies such as artificial intelligence and the internet of things is reshaping how companies manage governance, risk, and compliance.
26 February 2025
Nahla Khaddage Bou-Diab launches new culture risk management framework Nahla Khaddage Bou-Diab, the founder of business consultancy firm Oneness Management, has launched a new Culture Risk Management Framework that helps leaders tackle workplace challenges that threaten
29 January 2025
Meeting DGA’s regulatory requirements and controls for risk management Established in 2021, Saudi Arabia’s Digital Government Authority is a qualitative leap towards enhancing digital performance within government agencies, raising the quality of services provided and i
25 November 2024
Five steps to driving the further adoption of RegTech By bringing in intelligent automation into the world of regulatory compliance, regulatory technology (RegTech) can streamline processes, provide alerts against violations, build trust, and enhance op
20 November 2024
INDEVCO Consultancy guides businesses through ISO certification process Companies that seek an officially recognized stamp of quality and excellence are increasingly turning to international standards like ISO certifications.
14 November 2024
Meet the consultants shaping the agenda of the Audit, Anti-Fraud & IT Congress The inaugural Audit, Anti-Fraud & IT Congress will take place next week, bringing together over 1,200 leaders and pioneers from across the landscape to discuss the latest trends and developments.
08 November 2024
ECOVIS Al Sabti: The evolving landscape of third-party risk management As organizations grow more dependent on external partners, vendors, and service providers, their risk landscape is becoming more dynamic and complex. To effectively monitor, assess
04 November 2024
Data protection compliance in the hospitality, entertainment and sports sectors The hospitality, entertainment, and sports industries frequently handle sensitive customer information.
30 October 2024

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