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Audit

We approach each audit with sharp thought, straight talk and common sense. In addition to verifying that financial results are fairly presented and meet...

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Statutory Audit
We conduct an integrated audit, which combines the financial statement audit,independent and objective assurance on financial information, transactionsand processes.
Limited Review
We offer services relating to reviews of historical financial informationby expressing negative assurance on such historical financial information.
Agreed Upon Procedures
We engage with organisationsto perform specific procedures and report findings to conform to their needs.
Financial Reporting Advisory Services (FRAS)
Our team provides timely advice on the impact of accounting changes to assist businesses in the development of an appropriate implementation roadmap.

Advisory

As your business grows, our advisory services are designed to help you achieve your goals. Successful growth often means navigating a complex array of...

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Business Consulting
Grant Thornton UAE provides organisations with implementable plans that drive sustainable growth strategies to grow and optimise their business performance.
Business Risk Services
Organisations need to understand risks thoroughly to be able to manage them better. Grant Thornton UAE helps businesses achieve the best balance between minimising risk exposure, optimising profitability and developing compliance review checklists.
Regulatory Advisory Services
Grant Thornton UAE's extensive understanding of the overarching supervisory framework within the region equips our professionals to support financial institutions comply and abide by the set of regulatory mandates throughout the rapidly evolving ecosystem.
M&A and Transactions Advisory
Grant Thornton UAE works with organisations on transactions from start to finish, assisting with strategy, identifying risks, executing deals, and helping to unlock their potential for growth and value creation.
Restructuring Advisory
Grant Thornton UAE is committed to realising value for shareholders, in a way that recognises and supports the interests of all stakeholders. Our solutions maximise value, provide clarity and direction, and accelerate recovery and transformation for businesses.
Technology Advisory & Cybersecurity
IT and technology are fundamental to drive the performance of businesses. Through leveraging the power of technology, Grant Thornton UAE helps organisations define and identify growth opportunities to achieve value-driven transformation and innovation.
Forensics
Fraud and corruption pose a growing challenge worldwide. As the commercial landscape changes, an increasingly regulated environment requires stringent governance and compliance processes. Grant Thornton UAE helps organisations navigate challenges and crisis with a hands-on approach coupled with the use of technology.
ESG Services
The Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda has gained significant traction over the years, to become one of the key strategic aspects of any business. It is imperative that all organisations, irrespective of industry sector, engage with their stakeholders and prioritise ESG practices to unlock sustainable growth opportunities.

Tax

Tax policy reforms and the introduction of new tax regulations across the GCC are creating huge challenges for organisations. Grant Thornton UAE offers a...

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Corporate Tax
Our diversified team of corporate tax subject matter experts combines a perfect blend of international experience across several industry sectors, technical expertise, and commercial nuances with a commitment to deliver exceptional value to your business.
VAT
The VAT team at Grant Thornton is well versed with the VAT Laws applicable across the region and holds valuable experience and professional accreditation in assisting clients across diverse industries to comply with the VAT obligations.
Transfer Pricing
Grant Thornton UAE assists its clients in providing transfer pricing solutions that are implementable and operational, considering the facts and concerns of its clients.
International Tax and Tax Due Diligence
Grant Thornton UAE supports multinational groups to optimise their tax structures. We can also assist businesses in analysing existing group transactions and inter-group supplies, as well as advising on potential implications of various taxes to facilitate an efficient Group tax structure.
Economic Substance Requirements
Economic Substance rules were introduced in the UAE in 2019, requiring UAE businesses that undertake certain ‘Relevant Activities’ to maintain and demonstrate adequate substance.
Customs and International Trade
The team at Grant Thornton is positioned centrally to assist the businesses with global cross-border tax structuring, planning and compliance needs.
Excise Tax
We provide Excise Tax related advisory and compliance services to the producer, importer, and the storekeeper of excisable goods

Business Process Solutions

Our team at Grant Thornton offers comprehensive and cost effective outsourced solutions, enabling stakeholders and business owners to focus on their core...

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Incorporation and PRO
We provide guidance and help with setting up new entities in the UAE’s mainland and all the UAE free zones, as well as re-domiciliation of companies in the UAE. Our team drafts the needed legal documents and interacts with government authorities on various regulatory matters.
HR & Payroll Services
HR & Payroll Services
Outsourcing Advisory Services
Outsourcing Advisory Services

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Hisham is the CEO of Grant Thornton UAE who has successfully led the firm’s offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah for over 24 years. With a focus on innovation with exemplary leadership, he has played a key role in transforming the firm into one of the fastest growing companies in the UAE.

Hisham is well-known for leading high-profile advisory engagements for some of the largest international conglomerates and local groups mainly in the finance, hospitality, real estate and construction, FMCG, and family business sectors.

He has worked closely with various financial institutions, providing advice on regulatory and compliance matters, whilst supporting firms with dispute resolution as an expert witness on arbitration cases across industries.

Hisham sits on the board of numerous companies in the UAE and region, including HBS Club in the GCC.

Hisham is a patron and avid mentor for entrepreneurial businesses and dynamic SMEs. He advises and mentors through TechStars, Fintech Hive, and Endeavor, helping develop the startup ecosystem in the region. He is a also a supporter of gender equality and part of the 30 % Club of the GCC and Reach to support and female entrepreneurs.

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Qualifications

Harvard Business School, Program for Leadership Development
Oxford Leadership Programme, Oxford University
Partner Development Program, GTI
The American University in London, MBA Finance
The American University in Cairo
Member of the Corporate Finance Faculty
Registered Auditor, UAE Ministry of Economy
Registered with the Ministry of Justice
Licensed Insolvency Practitioner with the DIFC
Member of the Board of Governors for Grant Thornton International Ltd., London
Advisory Board Member of Fintech Galaxy
Member of YPO (Young Presidents' Organization)
Mentor for Endeavor, Reach, 30% Club - GCC Chapter and TechStars

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UPDATE A message from our CEO

In response to the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring the spread of COVID-19 as a pandemic, Grant Thornton UAE has implemented a number of actions to help protect the health and wellbeing of our people, clients and communities in line with the guidelines issued by the UAE Government.

Hisham Farouk

| 01 Jan 2021

Hisham Farouk with Tharawat Family Business Forum: 4 Strategies to Mitigate the Disruption of COVID-19

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.

Hisham Farouk

| 24 Mar 2020

GROWTH IQ Opportunities abound as the GCC economies diversify

As countries in the region modernise and make it easier to do business, what are the opportunities and considerations for those looking to invest?

Hisham Farouk

| 21 Jun 2017

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