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Digital Transformation: A Business Case for Future Value
Digital transformation enables businesses to improve efficiency, enhance customer experience, and remain competitive. Despite upfront investment, the long-term gains in agility, productivity, and growth make it essential for sustainable success.
Saad Maniar Nadeem Maniar Mar 3, 2026
UAE E Invoicing 6
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What Do the ADGM Registration Authority’s Regulatory Priorities Mean for Businesses?
The Abu Dhabi Global Market Registration Authority has issued its 2025–2026 Regulatory Priorities, outlining a risk-based supervisory approach focused on statutory filing accuracy, audit quality, beneficial ownership transparency, AML/TFS compliance for DNFBPs, digital-asset oversight, consumer protection and enforcement against unlicensed activity.
Amjad Rabani Feb 26, 2026
UAE E Invoicing 4
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Regulatory Developments in Digital Assets: DFSA and VARA Updates Shaping Dubai’s Crypto Landscape
Dubai has strengthened digital asset oversight through updates from the Dubai Financial Services Authority and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority. The DFSA removed its recognised token list within the Dubai International Financial Centre, shifting responsibility to firms for crypto suitability assessments and governance. VARA introduced stricter due diligence measures for high-risk jurisdictions, reinforcing AML/CFT compliance and firm-level accountability across Dubai’s crypto market.
Armen Biberian Feb 19, 2026
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Shaping Certainty in a New Tax Landscape: Reflections on the UAE’s APA Programme
The UAE's introduction of an Advance Pricing Agreement ('APA') framework marks a significant milestone in the country's corporate tax evolution. With the release of the Federal Tax Authority's Corporate Tax Guide on Advance Pricing Agreements (CTGAPA1), taxpayers now have a structured mechanism to obtain prospective certainty on transfer pricing outcomes.
Markus Susilo Feb 17, 2026
36 PEOPLE
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Why Government Transformation Programs Underperform; And How to Build Sustainable Success
Based on my professional experience working closely with government entities across multiple jurisdictions, one reality has become increasingly clear that despite the scale of ambition and investment behind government transformation programs, many struggle to translate intent into lasting impact.
Ayub Khan Feb 4, 2026
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Mystery Shopping: Driving Compliance and Customer Experience Excellence
Mystery shopping plays a vital role in the UAE banking sector by linking regulatory compliance with real customer experience. Baker Tilly’s practical assessments, aligned with the Central Bank’s Consumer Protection Regulation, evaluate transparency, conduct, data protection, complaint handling, and consumer education. These insights help banks strengthen trust, identify gaps, and enhance service quality while maintaining regulatory alignment.
Nadeem Maniar Jan 22, 2026
213 PEOPLE
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Ensuring Compliance with Article (6): The Fit and Proper Process
The article highlights the importance of Article (6) of the CBUAE Corporate Governance Regulations, which mandates a robust Fit and Proper Process to ensure individuals in key banking roles meet high standards of integrity, competence, financial soundness, and regulatory compliance. With a compliance deadline of 31 July 2025, the regulation plays a critical role in strengthening trust, governance, and stability in the UAE’s financial system.
Nadeem Maniar Jan 13, 2026
127 PEOPLE
Article Tax
Transfer Pricing Adjustments and VAT Implications: Navigating the Complexities
Transfer pricing policies are typically established at the commencement of the fiscal year, grounded in prospective financial forecasts and benchmarking analyses designed to uphold the arm’s length principle.
Markus Susilo Markus Susilo Dec 17, 2025
68 PEOPLE
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Cybercrime: It’s not just a big business issue
Discover why SMEs are prime cyber targets, and the practical steps that help them fight back.
Nadeem Maniar Dec 11, 2025
346 PEOPLE
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This year’s Hit single- Data!
The article highlights data quality as the real standout theme from this year’s internal audit conference, despite discussions on AI, cybersecurity and governance. Using DAMA International’s framework, it stresses that data quality is a business issue requiring strong governance and continuous improvement, as poor data across systems leads to costly errors and compliance risks.
Reefat Maniar Nov 28, 2025
19 PS
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The Accounting Network Model Explained
Accounting networks combine global standards with independent local firms. Baker Tilly SM Group in the UAE is a new, standalone member with no connection to previous firms. Each member shares the brand and resources but manages its own operations and clients. Strict entry and exit processes ensure liabilities remain with the entity that incurred them, and new members start fresh without inheriting past obligations.
Saad Maniar Nov 17, 2025
229 PEOPLE
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