The main theme of the report is the study of the role of taxes in strategic planning and business transformation amidst changing tax regimes and practices in the Middle East.
Key findings include the necessity of integrating tax functions into strategic planning for successful business transformation, the importance of using technologies such as AI and automation to enhance efficiency and compliance with new regulatory requirements, and the convergence of tax and sustainability priorities where data and regulatory complexities remain barriers. 90% of respondents from the Middle East plan strategic transformation in the next three years.