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At its core, IFRS 15 replaces old, industry-driven shortcuts with a single, principles-based framework built around the transfer of control, not billing milestones or legacy practices. In real estate, that distinction is not academic—it is fundamental. A signed sales agreement, a down payment received, or even regulatory registration does not automatically translate into revenue as these are pre-requisites for revenue recognition. The question is always sharper: has control of the asset, or the value being created, truly been transferred to the customer? Read our article to learn more.

Drawing on insights from the World Governments Summit, Dr Osama El‑Bakry explains why the biggest risk facing boards today is not strategy, but the pace at which governance, oversight and decision‑making adapt to policy change.

After challenging times, we have the fantastic opportunity to experience the world coming together to celebrate Expo 2020 here in the UAE. Together with our global network of over 58,000 passionate professionals, Grant Thornton UAE, shares the UAE’s commitment in providing businesses and individuals alike with opportunities and support to create a better tomorrow.

Grant Thornton UAE is pleased to present our annual Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) Benchmarking survey regarding compliance with UAE Insurance Authority Circular No. 21 of 2019 in the UAE Insurance Industry.

The UAE’s recent changes to its commercial law allowing 100% ownership to non-UAE nationals for mainland businesses, is a testament to the country’s commitment to encourage foreign funding and economic diversification.

Each year Grant Thornton releases a comprehensive IFRS guide to the market where we cover both the new standards as well as any amendments that have been made to existing ones. This publication is designed to give preparers of IFRS financial statements a high-level awareness of recent changes to International Financial Reporting Standards.

The gender diversity issue has been on the business agenda for many years now, yet a third of businesses still have no women at a senior management level. We know that significant performance benefits come with having a diverse leadership team and there are certainly a large number of women capable of joining such teams.

The gender agenda and the benefits of having a diverse board and workplace has long been studied, yet we still see no significant change.