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What GCC finance leaders need to know next.

Regulation, careers and governance across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Pakistan. Written by finance practitioners, linked to official sources, and dated so you know it's current.

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Regulation radar

Dates finance leaders can't afford to miss.

The changes we're tracking across the region, each linked to its official source or to our analysis.

Updated monthly · Last updated 16 October 2026. Always confirm with the official source.
  1. Global · ReportingIFRS 18 replaces IAS 1For periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027. Comparatives need restating.IFRS Foundation ↗
  2. Saudi Arabia · TaxZATCA e-invoicing wavesIntegration is rolling out in waves. Know where your company stands.ZATCA ↗
  3. Saudi Arabia · RegulationSOCPA Decision 46268Category-specific licences for accounting, bookkeeping and zakat and tax services.Our insight →
  4. Saudi Arabia · CareersSaudization of accounting roles40% of accounting roles for Saudi nationals, rising in phases to 70%.Our insight →
  5. Global · Internal auditNew Global Internal Audit StandardsThe IIA's standards took effect in January 2025.The IIA ↗
  6. UAE · TaxUAE Corporate Tax9% on taxable profits for financial years starting from June 2023.Federal Tax Authority ↗
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01Written by practitionersChartered accountants and risk heads who have run these functions.
02Official sources linkedEvery rule and date points to the regulator, not to a rumour.
03Dated and updatedEach article shows when it was published and last checked.
04Practical, not academicEvery piece ends with what to do or what to ask next.
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