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Summary
With the growing efforts in reducing dependency on hydrocarbon revenue and enhancing macro-economic stability, the MENA region corporate tax landscape is shifting rapidly.
As governments push for greater transparency and digitalisation, finance leaders are under growing pressure to adapt. From domestic top-up taxes to digital reporting and AI-driven compliance, the challenges – and opportunities – are mounting.
The MENA Tax Summit brings together top finance and tax professionals to explore what’s next.
Topics
- Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax
- How APAs Shape the Roadmap for Tax Certainty
- From Free Zone to Mainland
- Greening the Gulf
- Adapting to MLI-led changes
- Cost-containment Practices in VAT Processes
- AI Implementation in Corporate Tax
- The Importance of Cyber Security in the Era of Digitalisation
- Digital Services Tax
- Reporting, Regulations, and Transparency
- Balancing Zakat and Corporate Tax
Speakers
Ruben van Aarle
CEO and Co-founder
Keeyns
the Netherlands
Daran Gibney
Managing Director Ireland & MENA
Tax Systems
Ireland
Saba Wahaj
Group Tax Manager
ALEC
UAE
Ramkumar Balasubramaniam
Chief Financial Officer MEA
Barclays
UAE
Ahmed Mostafa
GCC Tax Head
Keeta – Meituan
UAE
Preeti Ambwani
Group Head of Tax
NMDC Group
UAE
Mohamed El Baghdady
Partner
Habib Al Mulla and Partners
Prateek Bothra
VP – Tax
Gulf Islamic Investments
UAE
Jesús Ricart
Head of Indirect Tax
Al Tayer Group
UAE
Armia Fakhry
Group Tax Director
Fertiglobe
UAE
Asiya Zargar
Group Head of Tax
Mantrac Group
UAE
Joao Cabral
Group Head of Tax & Treasury
Dutco Group
UAE
Bilal Asif
Financial Controller
ArcelorMittal
KSA
Kalaiarasan Manoharam
Tax Director
Noon
UAE
Fuad Shahin
Group Head of Tax - MENA
DHL Group
Jordan
Priya Jain
Senior Tax and Compliance Specialist
Shiseido
UAE
Faiza Chadli
Chief Accountant
Bosch Middle East
UAE
Maria Nikonova
Partner
PGP Tax Consultancy
UAE
Diana Caceres
Einvoicing & Tax Technology Director
Oxinus
UAE
Tarun Narang
Tax Transformation Lead
DAMAC Group
UAE
Kathryn Abate
Tax Reporting Product Lead
Insightsoftware
United Kingdom
Ahmed Elshahed
Head of Group Taxation
Head of Group Taxation Integrated Diagnostics Holdings
Egypt
Lisa Dowling
Chief Tax & Compliance officer
Fintua
Ireland
Jaya Mathur
Indirect Tax Manager
Suntech
UAE
Rob Ogilvie
UK Head of Tax Development
Tax Systems
UK
Arnold de Bruin
CFO & Director Benelux
Keeyns
the Netherlands
Bilal Mansoor
Chief Operating Officer
Esal Tech
UAE
Jonathan Doolan
Head of Finance
IFZA
UAE
Dhruv Patel
Head of Solutions Consulting
Tax Systems
UK
Jay Riche
CEO and Co-Founder
Dariba Tech
UAE
Muteb Almohareb
Finance Director
Riyadh Airports
KSA
Dr . Pankaj Dikshit
Chief AI&Data Officer and Executive Director Management
Cygnet.One
India
Mithilesh Reddy
Founder & CEO
FAME Advisory DMCC
UAE
Ramon van Aarle
COO & Co- Founder
Keeyns
the Netherlands
Shemeem CK
Associate Director
ClearTax
UAE
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2nd MENA Tax Summit
25-26 November 2025
Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
Airport Rd, Al Garhoud, Dubai, UAE
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Tax Professionals
- Tax Advisors/Consultants
- Tax Managers/Directors
- Transfer Pricing Specialists
- Tax Technology Providers
Finance and Accounting
- Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
- Financial Controllers
- Accountants
Legal Professionals
- Tax Attorneys
- Legal Advisors
Corporate Executives
- Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
- Chief Operating Officers (COOs)
Government and Regulatory Bodies
- Tax Authorities Representatives
- Policy Makers
Industry-Specific Specialists
- Professionals from sectors like Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, Real Estate
Testimonials
“It was both informative and provided great venue to network with fellow tax professionals in the region.” – Tax Specialist, Sulzer, UAE
“The conference was great, and all speakers were experts in the field. The presented information was very insightful.” – VAT Compliance Specialist, Viking Life-Saving Equipment, UK
“Excellent opportunity to share ideas and exchange views with others. I especially enjoyed the interactive lunch as a platform to discuss in a smaller round. Thanks for the informative conference!” – Tax Expert – Global Transfer Pricing, OMV, Austria
“Very good experience, a lot of opportunity for networking, practical insight” – Director European Tax, Electronic Arts, Switzerland
“Good mix between advisors and private companies.” – Corporate Tax Advisor, Vestas Wind Systems, Denmark
“Very high quality of presentations and insightful discussions.” – Global Tax Leader, TMF Group, UK