MIDDLE EAST TAX ALERT | UAE VAT – New Education Sector Guide Published (VATGED1)
July 1, 2026
UAE VAT Alert (June 2026): FTA’s Education Sector Guide (VATGED1) interprets zero‑rating for qualifying educational services strictly and narrowly, misclassification can create significant VAT exposure. Only QEIs delivering a Qualifying Curriculum qualify; most other supplies default to 5% unless exempt. Includes quick-reference on tuition, related goods/services, accommodation, transport, healthcare, grants, and input tax recovery, plus prioritized actions.
KSA Banks Maintain Resilience as Deposits Grow 3.9% in Q1 2026
July 1, 2026
The latest edition of the Saudi Arabian Banking Pulse analyzes the Q1 performance of the Kingdom's ten largest listed banks. The quarter underscored the resilience of the banking sector, supported by healthy loan growth, stable margins, and easing credit costs.
UAE Banks Deliver Strong Q1 2026 Performance as Lending Growth Reaches 5.8%
July 1, 2026
The latest edition of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Banking Pulse analyzes the Q1 performance of the country’s ten largest listed banks. The quarter was marked by strong balance sheet growth, improved asset quality, and resilient profitability
Alvarez & Marsal Launches AI-Enabled Zero-Based Optimization (AI-ZBO) to Accelerate EBITDA Improvement for Private Equity
June 30, 2026
A&M has launched AI-Enabled Zero-Based Optimization to help private equity teams simplify workflows, reduce rework, and drive measurable EBITDA improvement.