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No better time than now Why families with a long horizon should be establishing a meaningful presence in the UAE right now

Grant Thornton UAE works directly with globally mobile families who have capital, operating businesses, and long horizons. This article is not a defense or an assessment of the UAE. It is an assessment of the risks and opportunities that exist within the UAE for families with serious capital. In this article, I will be clear about where risk exists. But I will also be clear about what the data shows, how future-focused families typically respond in periods of uncertainty, and why I believe that for families with a genuine long-term horizon, this is a compelling time to establish a meaningful presence in the UAE.

Jasleen Kaur
| 10 min read | 24 Jun 2026
The evolving role of the CRO: how AI is reshaping risk management ARTICLE

The CRO role is expanding from regulatory compliance to strategic influence, with AI reshaping how risk is identified, measured, and governed. This article explores how the mandate is evolving and why governance is the defining challenge for risk leaders.

5 min read | 03 Jun 2026
Contract cost optimisation and efficiency from an Internal Audit lens AUDIT

Contract value is often lost after signature. This article explores how Internal Audit strengthens post-award oversight to protect value, improve cost efficiency, and ensure contracts deliver as intended.

5 min read | 08 May 2026

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Fortunately, our understanding of how to address the challenges of COVID-19 is improving every day. Our medical and scientific communities are learning and adopting new strategies to deal with the current global crisis, as are the world's policymakers.

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