Cyber vigilant
Clinton Firth, MENA Cyber Leader, EY Africa, India and Middle East (AIM), on how organisations can build resilient systems to protect themselves against cyber threat actors.
Clinton Firth, MENA Cyber Leader, EY Africa, India and Middle East (AIM), on how organisations can build resilient systems to protect themselves against cyber threat actors.
The CFO Middle East Awards – winners announced
Over 150 finance leaders from a variety of the region's major industries gathered for the second annual The CFO Middle East Awards.
Over 150 finance leaders from a variety of the region's major industries gathered for the second annual The CFO Middle East Awards.
SMEs today and tomorrow
KPMG Lower Gulf’s partner for advisory services Tasneem Lakdawalla gives her take on how the GCC’s family businesses can weather tough transitions to ensure their longevity.
KPMG Lower Gulf’s partner for advisory services Tasneem Lakdawalla gives her take on how the GCC’s family businesses can weather tough transitions to ensure their longevity.
The information journey
Banking compliance departments need to get up to speed with the latest information management technology, writes Emma Isichei, Worldwide Category Director, Capture Solutions, Kodak Alaris.
Banking compliance departments need to get up to speed with the latest information management technology, writes Emma Isichei, Worldwide Category Director, Capture Solutions, Kodak Alaris.
Data curators
SAP CEO Bill McDermott sat down with James Dartnell to discuss the company’s plans to build a data centre in Dubai, and the opportunities for digital transformation in the...
SAP CEO Bill McDermott sat down with James Dartnell to discuss the company’s plans to build a data centre in Dubai, and the opportunities for digital transformation in the...
Knowledge is power
With thousands of global clients dependent on its market data, Thomson Reuters needs to blend first-class journalism with smart technology platforms. Gop Menon, chief financial officer for the firm’s...
With thousands of global clients dependent on its market data, Thomson Reuters needs to blend first-class journalism with smart technology platforms. Gop Menon, chief financial officer for the firm’s...
Dredge deeper
When the Egyptian Government decided to make vast extensions to the Suez Canal, competition for contracts was fierce. Entering into a consortium that at one point deployed 70 percent...
When the Egyptian Government decided to make vast extensions to the Suez Canal, competition for contracts was fierce. Entering into a consortium that at one point deployed 70 percent...
Voting now open for second annual ‘The CFO Middle Eas
The CFO ME is pleased to announce that the ‘The CFO Middle East Awards’ is back for its second edition.
The CFO ME is pleased to announce that the ‘The CFO Middle East Awards’ is back for its second edition.
IFS: 35% of global CFOs responsible for driving digital
86 percent of the respondents think that digital transformation will play a key role in their market but 40 percent lack a strategy for it.
86 percent of the respondents think that digital transformation will play a key role in their market but 40 percent lack a strategy for it.
Cost optimisation: Transforming the GCC’s corporate a
Oil price volatility has brought in renewed scrutiny on ‘cost’ and what constitutes ‘optimal’. Richard Ruttle and Stephen Farrell, Partners, Advisory, EY MENA, discusses how corporations in the GCC...
Oil price volatility has brought in renewed scrutiny on ‘cost’ and what constitutes ‘optimal’. Richard Ruttle and Stephen Farrell, Partners, Advisory, EY MENA, discusses how corporations in the GCC...
Saxo Bank weighs in on Brexit’s impact
Saxo Bank, the online multi-asset trading and investment specialist, has published its quarterly outlook for global markets and key trading ideas for the third quarter of 2016, the Essential...
Saxo Bank, the online multi-asset trading and investment specialist, has published its quarterly outlook for global markets and key trading ideas for the third quarter of 2016, the Essential...
Emirates NBD releases results of ‘Dubai Economy Track
According to the latest ‘Dubai Economy Tracker’ index released by Emirates NBD, Dubai private sector companies signalled a positive start to the third quarter of 2016, with overall business...
According to the latest ‘Dubai Economy Tracker’ index released by Emirates NBD, Dubai private sector companies signalled a positive start to the third quarter of 2016, with overall business...
Oman growth weakens as oil prices remain low
According to report by the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), Oman's economy is showing signs of slowing with consumer confidence weakening, government projects being cut, and market conditions staying...
According to report by the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), Oman's economy is showing signs of slowing with consumer confidence weakening, government projects being cut, and market conditions staying...
MoF and Abu Dhabi Global Market sign MoU
Following its commitment to exchange tax information according to international requirements and sign agreements on the avoidance of double taxation; the Ministry of Finance has recently signed a memorandum...
Following its commitment to exchange tax information according to international requirements and sign agreements on the avoidance of double taxation; the Ministry of Finance has recently signed a memorandum...
Pushing performance
In partnership with SAP Gold Partner MDS ap, The CFO Middle East hosted a roundtable discussion on the benefits of enterprise performance management solutions for the finance department.
In partnership with SAP Gold Partner MDS ap, The CFO Middle East hosted a roundtable discussion on the benefits of enterprise performance management solutions for the finance department.
Misys and Habib Bank receive accolade from Celent
Misys has been recognised for its work with Habib Bank Limited (HBL) in the cash management and trade finance category of the 2016 Celent Model Bank programme.
Misys has been recognised for its work with Habib Bank Limited (HBL) in the cash management and trade finance category of the 2016 Celent Model Bank programme.
Mercer releases ‘M&A Global Report’
According to the report, people-related risks remain top of mind for both buyers and sellers, including employee retention, cultural integration, leadership assessment, compensation and benefit levels and overall talent...
According to the report, people-related risks remain top of mind for both buyers and sellers, including employee retention, cultural integration, leadership assessment, compensation and benefit levels and overall talent...
Dubai Chamber hosts workshop on trade credit management
As part of its Business Beyond Borders Series launched earlier this year, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in cooperation with Coface and NGI organised a workshop on...
As part of its Business Beyond Borders Series launched earlier this year, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in cooperation with Coface and NGI organised a workshop on...
Eagle eye
Joe Thomas’ keen eye for detail is in demand. Until recently, he was Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba Group CFO, but a risk-conscious chairman has now made a special request...
Joe Thomas’ keen eye for detail is in demand. Until recently, he was Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba Group CFO, but a risk-conscious chairman has now made a special request...
Diversity drive
James Dartnell caught up with KPMG global chairman John Veihmeyer on his recent visit to Dubai. he shared his thoughts on how the Middle East can emerge stronger from...
James Dartnell caught up with KPMG global chairman John Veihmeyer on his recent visit to Dubai. he shared his thoughts on how the Middle East can emerge stronger from...