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Robotic process automation the future of Middle East’s finance function Robotic process automation the future of Middle East’
Khurram Siddiqui, EY MENA, explains why Robotic process automation is the Future, and Finance function needs to prepare for it.
Cyber vigilant 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.
A CFO’s guide to initiating the transformation to analytics A CFO’s guide to initiating the transformation to ana
In a time where all the big checks are directed to the CFO, the office of finance clearly understands that leaders throughout their companies need the competitive advantage of...
SMEs today and tomorrow 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.
The information journey 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.
Cost optimisation: Transforming the GCC’s corporate agenda 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...
Diversity drive 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...
The key to cash The key to cash
Beehive UAE’s CFO Peter Tavener discusses why crowdfunding has the potential to save SMEs from the dual challenges of rising inflation and delayed payments.
Predictive, prescriptive Predictive, prescriptive
Komil Ahmetov, Associate Director, Business Consulting, Grant Thornton UAE, gives his take on why CFOs need to think outside the box and consider the value of the unknown, in...
Service to scale Service to scale
Tasneem Lakdawalla, Partner, Advisory Services, KPMG discusses why SMEs shouldn’t be put off by large professional services firms, who can bring a wealth of experience to the table.
How many types of KPIs are there? How many types of KPIs are there?
Determining the right key performances indicators is crucial for any business to set itself on the path to success. Gary Cokins, CEO of Analytics-Based Performance Management LLC, shares his...
Fraud fight Fraud fight
Kurt Ramin, CFE, gives his take on the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ recently held debut Middle Eastern conference on best practices for fraud mitigation.
Developing team effectiveness Developing team effectiveness
Fintan Somers, Founder and CFO, SomersConsult, talks about how teams within organisations can foster effectiveness and empower individuals in the workplace.
Integrated performance management: How is it aligned with shareholder value? Integrated performance management: How is it aligned wi
Grant Thornton’s associate director of business consulting, Komil Ahmetov, gives his take on why integrated performance management tools are essential in delivering the promise of strategic planning.
The sustainable SME The sustainable SME
Volker Soppelsa, Founder and Managing Partner of Strategies 4 Sustainability, discusses why it is important for SMEs to integrate sustainability in their core business.
Risk: The focus of modern internal auditing Risk: The focus of modern internal auditing
Newly released research shows internal audit’s role in risk is changing both globally and in the United Arab Emirates.
The GCC Trade Mark Law: Moving closer, in different ways The GCC Trade Mark Law: Moving closer, in different way
When will the GCC Trade Mark Law be implemented in member states? Is further legislation required prior to implementation? Are member states planning local modifications to the Law?
Tomorrow’s relationships Tomorrow’s relationships
Geetu Ahuja, Head of GCC, CIMA, discusses keeping positive professional relationships in check to help people and organisations thrive.
Capital defence Capital defence
Detecting and combatting financial crimes orchestrated by international criminal syndicates is complex and time-consuming, however, it is also terribly important. Despite calls for collective global action, too few financial...
Going digital Going digital
Imran A Ali, MENA Assurance Leader, EY, explains why CFOs in MENA should take notice and develop a digital transformation strategy. Digital is fundamentally changing how companies do business...
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