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Middle East Developments: Impact on the UAE Economy & Markets

In an increasingly complex global environment, geopolitical developments are no longer distant events, they are actively shaping economic outcomes, market behaviour, and business decisions across the region. This co-authored industry report by MCA Gulf and Marmore MENA Intelligence offers a structured, data-driven perspective on how recent developments in the Middle East are influencing the UAE [...]

MCA & Zelo: Strengthening Business Through Strategic Collaboration

We are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between MCA Gulf and Zelo, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership focused on helping businesses improve cash flow, access working capital, and accelerate business growth. Through this partnership, MCA Gulf's business advisory expertise will be combined with Zelo's fast, transparent financing [...]

Could Your Organisation Meet a 24-Hour Sanctions Deadline?

Targeted Financial Sanctions: Why Speed Has Become the New Compliance Standard For many organisations, sanctions compliance has traditionally been associated with policies, screening systems, and periodic regulatory reviews. However, recent updates to the UAE's Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS) Guidance, issued by the Executive Office for Control and Non-Proliferation (EOCN) in July 2025, reinforce a different [...]

Your Financial Statements Are Only as Reliable as the Systems Behind Them

Financial reporting has changed dramatically over the past decade. There was a time when confidence in financial statements depended primarily on the accuracy of accounting records, reconciliations, and manual controls. Today, that confidence increasingly depends on the technology that processes, validates, and reports financial information. Modern finance functions rely on ERP systems, automated workflows, system [...]

MCA AI Day: Turning Conversations into Collaboration

Thank you to everyone who made MCA AI Day 2026, held on 24 June at Taj Dubai, a tremendous success. The event brought together business leaders, policymakers, technology innovators, academia and industry experts to explore how AI is creating practical business value across industries. We extend our sincere gratitude to our distinguished guests H.E. Dr. [...]

AI in Risk Assessment: Practical Entry Points for GRC Teams

Artificial Intelligence is transforming risk management, but many organisations still believe adoption requires significant investment, specialist expertise, or large-scale transformation programmes. In reality, AI adoption within Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) often begins with solving one practical business problem rather than implementing an entirely new technology ecosystem. Start with the Process, Not the Technology One [...]

MCA HR Advisory Partner Featured by Dubai Staffing Business Group

We are pleased to see our HR Advisory Partner, Jamuna Muralidharan, featured in the inaugural edition of Leadership Lens by Dubai Staffing Business Group. In Beyond the Quota, she shares her perspective on the future of Emiratisation and the importance of building sustainable talent pipelines through capability development, meaningful opportunities and long-term workforce planning. We [...]

HR Maturity Model: Is Your HR Function Ready to Support Business Growth?

Many organisations have invested in experienced HR professionals, modern HR systems, and improved workplace policies. Yet despite these investments, recurring challenges such as employee turnover, hiring delays, inconsistent performance management, and manual HR processes continue to affect business performance. If your HR team is constantly busy but the same people-related challenges keep resurfacing, the issue [...]

FTA Introduces “Effective Date of Change”

Keeping tax records up to date has always been a compliance obligation for businesses registered with the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA). However, a recent enhancement to the EmaraTax portal has placed even greater emphasis on timely reporting by requiring taxpayers to specify the "Effective Date of Change" when updating their tax profile. While this [...]