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    Stablecoins are rapidly becoming the future of payments

    DIGITAL ASSETS

    Digital assets are at the core of the future of finance. One digital asset class that sets itself apart as an island of stability in a sea of volatility is stablecoin. Stablecoins are now increasingly linked to cross-border remittance traffic, to management of corporate treasury operations, and to payments of all types. This article will attempt to explain a number of these developments and highlight the ways that Grant Thornton can help you plan for the future and implement your design.

    Samer Hijazi
    Alexandra Will
    | 14 min read | 28 Apr 2026

    UAE business setup made simple: One complete, seamless solution

    BUSINESS PROCESS SOLUTIONS

    Set up and run your UAE business with one end-to-end team, from company formation and visas to accounting, payroll and HR advisory.

    4 min read | 27 Apr 2026

    UAE introduces R&D Tax Credit regime under Cabinet Decision No. 215 of 2025 and Ministerial Decision No. 24 of 2026

    TAX ALERT

    The UAE has launched a formal R&D Tax Credit regime allowing eligible businesses to claim non‑refundable tax credits on qualifying R&D expenditure, with tiered rates, mandatory project pre‑approval and robust documentation requirements. At Grant Thornton UAE we support businesses on eligibility, applications and wider tax advisory needs.

    8 min read | 21 Apr 2026

    Model risk: Turning compliance into strategic capability for banks

    RISK & REGULATORY ADVISORY

    A modern MRM framework needs more than policy statements. It depends on clear roles, a complete view of the model landscape and a validation process that operates across the entire lifecycle. These pillars create the structure that enables banks to demonstrate control, respond quickly to issues, and meet rising supervisory expectations.

    Anand Balasubramanian
    Ben Marshall
    Jonathan Fitzpatrick
    Lukas Majer
    | 8 min read | 15 Apr 2026

    Steady in the storm: A guide to the CBUAE's Financial Resilience Package

    Navigating risk and building resilience in uncertain times

    The latest insight in our risk and resilience series outlines how organisations can strengthen contractual readiness and protect their position under UAE law. This series is developed to support business leaders to build confidence, resilience and continuity through disruption.

    Less than a minute | 02 Apr 2026
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    Make cyber resilience the strongest link in your supply chain

    30 Apr 2026

    Cyber resilience has become a critical supply chain issue rather than an isolated IT concern. As organisations rely on increasingly interconnected ecosystems, cyber risk now requires board-level ownership, coordinated governance and visibility beyond organisational boundaries.

    UAE Climate Change Law: What Businesses Need to Know

    29 Apr 2026

    As the UAE transitions to mandatory climate reporting under its landmark Climate Change Law, sustainability is becoming a core business requirement rather than a compliance afterthought. The law (Federal Decree Law No. 11 of 2024 on the Reduction of Climate Change Effects) came into force on 30 May 2025, with a full compliance deadline of 30 May 2026 for businesses to measure, report and manage their Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Speaking on Dubai Eye 103.8, Gouban Gopal, Executive Director, Strategy & Transformation, shared insights on what this means in practice for organisations — from strengthening emissions data and reporting processes to embedding climate risk into wider business strategy.

    Grant Thornton Advisors announces that Grant Thornton Australia is advancing plans to join its platform

    28 Apr 2026

    CHICAGO and SYDNEY, April 27, 2026 – Grant Thornton Advisors to continue building a differentiated platform with multinational scale and purpose. Grant Thornton Australia’s board evaluated multiple strategic pathways for long term growth. Transaction would accelerate Grant Thornton Australia’s ambitions to become that nation’s most modern, cross-border professional services firm — featuring best-in-class technology, client offerings and career pathways.

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