July 14, 2025—This paper presents a structured framework for valuing ecosystem services as a way to inform more balanced and evidence-based land use decisions.
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The Untapped Potential of Ecotourism in the GCCMay 21, 2025—Ecotourism is booming as more travelers seek sustainable, nature-based, and culturally immersive experiences - set to exceed $900B by 2034.
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Wanderlust: Proven Interventions for GCC Destinations to Unlock Priority Source MarketsApril 25, 2025—Tourism connects cultures and enriches lives. This paper explores how GCC destinations can unlock source markets with targeted, trend-led strategies.
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The Promise of Global IndicesApril 07, 2025—Countries use international indices to benchmark progress, attract investment, and stay competitive in key sectors like education, healthcare, and the economy.
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Key Tax Reforms in the UAE as Global Minimum Tax Rules ReleasedFebruary 17, 2025—The UAE’s introduction of Global Minimum Tax (Pillar Two) came into effect on January 1st 2025 and now includes a 15% DMTT on large entities.
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The Case for Enhanced Disclosure and Forward Guidance in the GCCJanuary 28, 2025—GCC capital markets are growing with diversification and investor activity, but disclosure practices, especially forward guidance, remain underdeveloped.
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Navigating Crisis Preparedness: A Middle East PerspectiveJanuary 21, 2025—With crisis events becoming more varied, frequent and increasingly severe, crisis preparedness is an essential cornerstone of organisational resilience.
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Changes to the M&A Tax Landscape in the Middle EastDecember 19, 2024—The M&A landscape is thriving with SWFs, private equity and cross-border deals, while UAE Corporate Tax adds new considerations for businesses.
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Essential Communication SkillsNovember 29, 2024—In today’s digital age, communication shapes reputation and public perception. For executives, media training has become a crucial skill.
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FTI Consulting UAE VAT UpdateNovember 29, 2024—The UAE's tax focus shifts back to VAT with updates in Cabinet Decision No. 100 of 2024, clarifying and streamlining compliance with VAT laws.
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Bahrain Introduce 15% Domestic Minimum TaxOctober 08, 2024—The Kingdom of Bahrain recently released Decree Law 11 of 2024, which introduces a 15% domestic minimum top-up tax (“DMTT”) on Bahrain entities.
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Al Maktoum AirportJune 04, 2024—GCC countries invested billions in airports. Dubai's Al Maktoum terminal will be the world's largest. This article discusses strategic project completion.
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Managing Adverse Weather in the UAEMay 28, 2024—In 2024, the UAE faced its heaviest rainfall since 1949, disrupting many construction projects. This article discusses how to minimise impacts on projects.
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Navigating Global Supply Chain DisruptionMay 09, 2024—The Bab al-Mandab Strait instability has disrupted maritime shipping, impacting the Red Sea route to the Suez Canal, and causing delays.
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Balancing Ambition With RealityDecember 04, 2023—The push for net-zero relies on sustainable finance. Challenges require a strategy for a just transition aligned with ambitious social and environmental goals.
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The Growing Role of Investor Relations for GCC CompaniesNovember 24, 2023—As the GCC's IR landscape evolves, some firms are overlooking IR, risking future issues. As IPO and M&A activities surge, a strategic IR approach is crucial.
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Navigating the Cybersecurity Threat Landscape in the Middle EastNovember 20, 2023—The Middle East is an increasingly attractive target for cyber criminals and organisations must mitigate risks by adopting a holistic approach to cybersecurity.
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UAE Corporate TaxOctober 27, 2023—Based on FTI Consulting’s experience in UAE CT impact assessments, we covered priority areas to guide you for start of UAE CT on Jan 1, 2024.
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Harnessing the Power of AI for Construction DisputesOctober 13, 2023—The impact of artificial intelligence on the construction industry and its potential to drive efficiency, safety, sustainability, and dispute resolution.
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Transforming in Turbulence: Tackling the Squeeze on Corporate ProfitabilityAugust 04, 2023—Long-held business assumptions about the operating environment have been debunked since COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine.
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Economic Damages: A Reconsideration of Retrospective ValuationJuly 25, 2023—The date at which damages are assessed or an asset is valued may have a significant impact on the quantum of damages or the value of the asset.
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Residential Building Completion Date — Through VAT LensMay 17, 2023—The UAE Real Estate market is breaking global trends, this article outlines what VAT obligations UAE based developers need to consider.
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Impact of the UAE Corporate Tax Law on M&A and RestructuringMarch 14, 2023—Following on from our alert on UAE Corporate Tax Lax in January, this alert seeks to discuss the impact of UAE CT law on M&A transactions and restructuring.
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UAE Introduces Federal Corporate TaxJanuary 17, 2023—The UAE released the Corporate Tax Law through Federal Decree No 47 of 2022 and is applicable to businesses from financial years on or after 1 June 2023.
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What Companies Need to Know About the ADGM Data Protection RegulationJune 16, 2021—The Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM) passed the Data Protection Regulation (DPR2021) which bares resemblance to the EU GDPR, and the U.K. GDPR specifically.
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Asset Recovery in Fraud CasesFebruary 01, 2021—In an article for Financier Worldwide Andrew Durant and Phil Allister discuss techniques to conceal assets and asset tracing investigation strategies.
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All Are Welcome!November 30, 2020—Despite the difficulties brought on by Covid-19, there's a new attempt to reshape the UAE with the introduction of several legislative reforms.
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