Cyber vigilantClinton 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 announcedOver 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 tomorrowKPMG 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 journeyBanking 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 curatorsSAP 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 powerWith 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 deeperWhen 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 EasThe 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 digital86 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 aOil 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 impactSaxo 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 TrackAccording 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 lowAccording 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 MoUFollowing 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 performanceIn 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 CelentMisys 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...
Dubai Chamber hosts workshop on trade credit managementAs 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 eyeJoe 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 driveJames 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...
