Conference
SYNERGY Dubai
Agenda
Please note: Agenda subject to change
9:30 - 10:00 am
Session 1
Thomson Reuters Local and Global Vision for 2025
Thomson Reuters will unveil the key focus areas for the company's local and global markets in 2025 and onward. Discover how Thomson Reuters' global investment strategy will serve the needs of your businesses, clients and firms.
10:00 - 10:45 am
Session 2
Impact of Global Trends and Regulations on Leading Industries
Executives are seizing growth opportunities amid global trends and rising regulations. Join Maha El Dahan, Bureau Chief, Gulf - Reuters, as she interviews top executives from various sectors. The panel will explore how companies are leveraging the evolving global environment to drive expansion, highlighting strategic prospects and novel business strategies.
10:45 - 11:10 am Morning tea
11:10 - 11:40 am
Session 3
Augmenting Your Tech Ecosystem
Explore the possibilities of an enterprise tech stack that grows with your business. This session provides an overview of how tax compliance and legal professionals are augmenting their tech ecosystems for greater efficiency, cost savings, and increased compliance. Discover the latest advancements in tax compliance and legal content and technology and learn how industry leaders are successfully implementing these solutions.
11:40 am - 12:05 pm
Session 4
To be Announced
12:05 pm - 01:05 pm Lunch
01:05 - 01:50 pm
Session 5 - Corporate
The Evolving GCC Tax Landscape: From E-invoicing to Pillar 2
A panel of experts will address the evolving tax landscape in the GCC, which has recently implemented significant changes, including VAT. They will provide updates on key changes, such as the recent e-invoicing mandates across the region, including Saudi Arabia's phased e-invoicing regime and Bahrain's upcoming B2B e-invoicing system. Additionally, they will discuss Pillar 2 implementation status across GCC countries highlighting UAE, Qatar, Bahrain among others. The panel will also cover the impact of the Pillar 2, administrative burden, integration of AI and technology in tax processes, and future challenges and opportunities for heads of tax.
Session 5 - Legal
Trending Topics for In-house Counsel and Firms in the Middle East
The legal and regulatory landscape across the Middle East is constantly evolving. Effective legal risk management, robust control measures, general compliance and staying abreast of shifting legal and regulatory developments remains a critical business imperative. High on the agenda of multinationals is how to smoothly navigate multi-jurisdictional compliance challenges and deploy an integrated legal compliance and regulatory framework. Covering topics from employment law, data protection, AI to broader regulatory issues, this session, featuring industry experts, will discuss the current trends and explore the practical and legal implications these changes and developments are having on businesses in the Middle East.
Moderator
speakers
01:50 - 02:30 pm
Session 6 - Corporate
E-invoicing in the UAE: Tax Compliance Transformation Workshop
With the formal announcement of e-invoicing in the UAE and imminent legislation, leaders in indirect tax are optimising their tech stacks. Automated solutions are enabling companies to meet stringent e-invoicing requirements and report in real-time.
This workshop will cover practical elements such as impact assessments and showcase successful invoicing implementations from other regions. Our presenters will delve into the 5-corner PEPPOL model for secure and standardised e-invoicing across borders. Join us to gain insights on optimising cash flow, ensuring a clean digital footprint, and achieving real-time reporting.
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Session 6 - Legal
The Chief Legal Officer's Quest for 'Value'
What does 'value' mean for the Chief Legal Officer in the MENA region? Thomson Reuters research underscores top themes such as value-based billing and service, alongside ambitions for obtaining value-added advice and leveraging AI. Hear from Chief Legal Officers, General Counsel, and Legal Operations leaders who are driving value for their businesses and planning for the future with external counsel and technology partners like Thomson Reuters.
02:30 pm - 03:30 pm Networking and refreshments