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ACCA exposes new findings on an escalating, systemic fraud landscape and calls for a collective reset 

Global report reveals how cybercrime, governance gaps and AI-turbocharged deception are converging to create an industrialised fraud environment that demands coordinated action

Dubai, 18 November 2025: According to Combatting fraud in a perfect storm, a new report from ACCA, cyberfraud now dominates both prevalence and materiality globally, amplifying all other risks. Procurement, abuse of authority, and third-party frauds follow close behind as the most prevalent types worldwide. Yet they remain chronically underreported, particularly in SMEs and the public sector.  

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Baker Tilly UAE Targets 25% Growth as It Unveils New Strategic Vision to Strengthen Regional Advisory Leadership

Dubai, UAE — 4 November 2025:

Baker Tilly UAE, one of the region’s leading advisory, audit, and consulting firms, has announced a bold new strategic direction aimed at achieving 25% growth over the next two years, as it strengthens its position as a key player in the UAE’s professional services landscape. The firm unveiled its refreshed identity and growth roadmap at an exclusive event held at the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, themed “Legacy Forward.”

The transformation marks a new chapter in Baker Tilly UAE’s journey, aligning its operations and purpose with the global Baker Tilly network’s values of innovation, trust, and purpose-led growth. The firm’s renewed focus will center on expanding advisory and assurance capabilities, leveraging digital transformation, and supporting clients in achieving sustainable business outcomes.

Saad Maniar, Managing Partner of Baker Tilly UAE,

Saad Maniar, Managing Partner of Baker Tilly UAE, said the company’s growth ambitions are driven by increased regional demand for advisory, audit, and consulting services amid a rapidly evolving regulatory and economic environment.

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Dubai Expo Puts Organic Future in Global Spotlight

23rd Middle East Organic & Natural Product Expo gets under way at DWTC until November 19

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 17, 2025:

The Middle East Organic and Natural Product Expo opened its doors at Dubai World Trade Centre on Monday (November 17), igniting three days of innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration. From vibrant country pavilions to groundbreaking product launches, the 23rd edition has set the stage for an international showcase celebrating the future of organic and natural living.

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Continental reports 77% premium growth, makes executive appointments to lead next phase of expansion

DIFC-licensed firm appoints Lyndon D’Silva as Senior Executive Officer (SEO) to build on three decades of operations

November 17, Dubai, UAE: CFS DIFC Ltd., part of the Continental Group, has entered a new phase of expansion, recording a 77% growth in premiums and accelerating its digital transformation agenda. The milestone builds on the Group’s 30-year legacy in the Middle East and its steady evolution into a next-generation financial advisory firm focused on technology, transparency, and trust.

Lyndon D’Silva, Senior Executive Officer (SEO), CFS DIFC LIMITED

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