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Common groundThe relationship between the CFO and the CIO is more important now than it has ever been. From streamlining finance operations, to exploiting Big Data and digitalisation for cutting...
Strategic assetsMENACORP is among the most successful stockbrokerage firms in the United Arab Emirates. Company CFO Petr Molik sits down with CFO Assistant Editor Adelle Geronimo to discuss the journey...
RAMADAN ECONOMICS – How businesses adapt to the hDespite the appearance that many aspects of the economy slow down during Ramadan, what is the actual picture when it comes to the financial performance of different sectors? The...
DUBAI – The rising financial capitalThe emirate’s role as a key trade hub is well established, but a subtle transition has taken place, whereby Dubai is earning credentials as a world class center of...
READY TO VENTURE?They are young dynamic, full of ideas and mean business. They’ve left no stone unturned in taking their respective businesses to new heights – but rest assured, they won’t...
A record of achievementThe Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has rapidly become established as one of the leading dedicated trade hubs in the GCC, fulfilling the vision of its Executive...
MONEY MATTERSThe Western Union Business Solutions team offer detailed insights on the movements in the three currencies – USD, EUR and GBP in the month of June to help you...
BIT BY BITBitcoins may revolutionize the currency scene of the country… if you wait a bit, says Associate Editor Zenifer Khaleel British philosopher and economist, John Stuart Mill stated that “Money is...
‘NO ROOM FOR COMPLACENCYOne of the first Emiratis to successfully complete the prestigious Associate Chartered Accountant qualification in the UAE, speaks to Accountant Middle East about his journey to the top. SAEED...
AGE OF THE SPECIALISTWith over 20 years of professional experience in finance and accounting, Baasab Deyb, Partner at RSM Dahman, is very positive on the current economic outlook. What are the trends...
CSR: A CASE OF MEASURING THE IMMEASURABLE?Taking up the cause of Corporate Social Responsibility is increasingly seen as a powerful way of building brand equity and ‘giving back’. But can we equate reputational value with...
Think globally, act locallyInternational accounting network HLB well positioned as it seeks new regional members. ACCOUNTING GIANT HLB International is currently rethinking its strategy in the Middle East and other emerging markets,...
US CPA gains traction in GCCStudents of accounting in the region who wish to join the ranks of a thriving global profession are increasingly pursuing American licensure. MANY CURRENT accountants in the UAE and...
Young and ambitiousBahraini-based EY manager – Abdullatif Al Mahmood – tells Joyce Njeri how he trounced competition to emerge the overall winner of the ICAEW ‘Young Accountant of the Year’. ON...
Zamani’s zenithFirst Emirati to obtain the prestigious Associate Chartered Accountant qualification through the ICAEW Emirati Scholarship Scheme programme speaks to Accountant Middle East about his journey to the top. MOHAMMAD...
PwC Partner Amanda Line is ‘CA of the Year’In awarding Amanda Line the 2013 ICAEW ‘Chartered Accountant of the Year’ award, the judges were unanimous: The recipient of this award has shown unfaltering commitment to professional training...
Etihad Airways’ James Rigney named ‘CFO of the YearRecognition comes after airline delivers $4.8 billion in revenues. AS THEY say in financial lingo, there’s strength in numbers. Therefore, it’s not hard to see why Etihad Airways’ James...
Rewarding excellenceICAEW Chief Executive urges promotion of transparency through financial reporting and audit work; as Middle East’s best and brightest finance professionals are recognised. AS THE Middle East moves to...
