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    BLOG From mandate to opportunity: Turning e-invoicing into a strategic advantage
    As the UAE moves closer to its July 2026 e-invoicing mandate, many businesses are understandably focused on meeting regulatory requirements. However, as explored in our recent webinar co-hosted with Avalara—a global leader in tax technology—this transition presents far more than a compliance challenge. It’s a timely opportunity to modernise finance operations, enhance data quality, and build resilience into your tax and reporting functions. At Grant Thornton UAE, our approach to e-invoicing is shaped by what businesses need most, read our full blog to learn more:
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    CFO success: Inspiring change in female mid-market leadership
    DE&I CFO success: Inspiring change in female mid-market leadership
    Grant Thornton International’s latest Women in Business research reveals that 44.6% of mid-market businesses globally now have a female CFO, marking a major step toward gender parity in finance leadership. This article explores the factors driving this shift—including macroeconomic disruptions and increased female participation in education—and how the rise of female CFOs can catalyze broader change across the C-suite. It highlights the potential for CFOs to mentor other women, influence boardroom dynamics, and transition into CEO roles, ultimately reshaping leadership across mid-market businesses.
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    Navigating tariffs: Maintaining mid-market resilience amid ongoing uncertainty
    INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS REPORT Navigating tariffs: Maintaining mid-market resilience amid ongoing uncertainty
    In a new Grant Thornton series on trending international insights, we examine the wider impact of tariffs on the mid-market, where a dip in market confidence at the start of 2025 was just the start of more to come. The global economy may suffer further as trade tensions and uncertainty persist, but if there’s a silver lining, its likely to be found in the mid-market – the most resilient and opportunistic segment of the business landscape.
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    AUDIT Get ready for IFRS 18
    IFRS 18: A New Era in Financial Reporting.  We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest publication on IFRS 18, the new standard transforming financial statement presentation and disclosures. This guide provides practical insights to help businesses navigate the changes and ensures compliance.
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    Trade in transition: Opportunity in a ‘wait and see’ world
    INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS REPORT Trade in transition: Opportunity in a ‘wait and see’ world
    In the next edition of Grant Thornton’s series on trending international insights, we examine how a shifting economic landscape can offer the mid-market an opportunity to grow while their larger counterparts opt to ‘wait and see.’ Our report highlights key trends such as digital trade, supply chain resilience, shifting trade agreements, and the impact of geopolitical uncertainty on international commerce.

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    20 Aug 2025

    Grant Thornton Advisors to add top diligence and value-creation provider Stax

    Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (Grant Thornton Advisors) today announced it will acquire Stax, a leading strategy consulting firm specializing in commercial due diligence, value creation and exit-planning services for private equity (PE) firms, as well as their portfolio companies and advisers.

    08 Aug 2025

    Grant Thornton Netherlands joins multinational platform

    Grant Thornton Netherlands has completed the transaction that makes it part of the multinational, multidisciplinary platform established earlier this year by Grant Thornton Advisors LLC — with the support of an investor group led by growth-oriented investment firm New Mountain Capital. This marks a significant milestone in the platform’s expansion, following the completion of earlier transactions with Grant Thornton firms in Ireland, the United Arab Emirates and the Cayman Islands.

    30 Jul 2025

    Grant Thornton and Auxis join forces to expand advisory practice

    CHICAGO and FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA., July 29, 2025 — Grant Thornton, one of the largest brands in professional services, and Auxis, a leader and pioneer in Latin American outsourcing and business modernization services, today announced that they will join forces. By acquiring Auxis, Grant Thornton will enhance its advisory services entity: US-based Grant Thornton Advisors LLC — which provides a range of services centered on strategy, transformation and operations. These include offerings across M&A, technology, finance, operations, sales and marketing, data, AI, cybersecurity and risk. Grant Thornton Advisors LLC also provides a complete slate of tax services.