Strengthening Governance, Risk & Compliance in an Era of Global Economic Uncertainty

The global economic environment in 2026 has entered a period of heightened complexity. Volatile energy markets, disrupted supply chains, rising inflation, and shifting investor sentiment are reshaping the operating context for businesses across every sector. In the UAE, a country whose open economy, global connectivity, and strategic location make it both a beneficiary and an absorber of global shifts, the pressure on governance structures has never been more acute. At Baker Tilly UAE, we believe this moment calls for boards and audit committees to elevate the quality and rigor of their GRC oversight. This article sets out the key risk dimensions and the governance actions we believe every UAE board and audit committee should be taking right now.