We’re pleased to share our 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, the first of its kind, highlighting our ESG efforts across our growing, multinational platform. Our goal is transparency—where we are today, what we are aligning across our firms and how we’re laying the groundwork for the future. 2025 marked a pivotal phase for Grant Thornton and our ESG commitments. As we continue building, our focus is clear: we’re strengthening how we work, supporting our people with the structure and clarity to deliver consistent, cross-border service and advancing our ESG priorities through the ways we operate every day.
Helping Chinese businesses navigate the Middle East with strategic advice on partnerships, market entry and cross-border operations, backed by deep regional insight.
Supporting high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses of Indian origin with tailored guidance on market entry, regulatory compliance and sustainable growth in the UAE.
The Federal Tax Authority has issued Corporate Tax Public Clarification CTP010, confirming that Connected Person analysis under Article 36 must focus on substance and actual authority, not job titles alone.
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.
Set up and run your UAE business with one end-to-end team, from company formation and visas to accounting, payroll and HR advisory.
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.
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.
Scaling with confidence: What D33 means for business leaders. Featuring insights from Hisham Farouk, CEO, Grant Thornton UAE. Dubai’s Economic Agenda (D33) is redefining how organisations scale—shifting the focus from fast growth to disciplined, well‑governed expansion. Drawing on insights from Hisham Farouk, CEO of Grant Thornton UAE, this article explores how D33’s ambition to double Dubai’s economy is driving businesses to strengthen governance, enhance risk management, and align strategy with a rapidly evolving market. As digital innovation accelerates, leaders who embed strong oversight, accountability and structured decision‑making will be best positioned to scale confidently and sustainably in the UAE.
Featuring insights from Anand Balasubramanian, Partner – Head of Risk and Compliance Advisory, Grant Thornton UAE. In a featured article for Gulf Business Anand Balasubramanian explores how the UAE’s new Climate Change Law marks a shift in the region’s approach to emissions reporting—moving it from a voluntary ESG exercise to a regulatory and governance imperative for organisations operating in the UAE.
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.
