SYNERGY MENA
Agenda

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This keynote traces the UAE's transformative shift to a digital-first nation, emphasizing milestones, breakthroughs, and the country's innovative approaches to overcoming challenges.

The keynote highlights the forward-thinking mindset of the UAE’s leadership, showcasing how their futuristic vision has propelled the nation to the forefront of digital innovation and progress.

Looking ahead to the UAE Centennial plan 2071, this keynote outlines the nation's ambitious roadmap for continued digital success to maintain its future leadership in technological progress and prosperity

It is undeniable that the future of work is being revolutionized, driven by mega trends and the power of AI. As digital transformation rapidly reshapes the UAE's professional landscape, our panel of high-profile leaders will explore its profound impact on the workforce and the future of professionals. This panel discussion will comment on topics from the 'Future of Professionals' research by Thomson Reuters, including data from UAE-based professionals.​

With the GCC region recently launching a range of significant changes to tax, including VAT, a panel of experts will address the future of tax in the region. They will provide technical updates on the most significant changes to be across, how these will evolve over time. These include changes to tax structure, the impact of Global Minimum Tax and AI, and the challenges and opportunities for heads of tax into the future.​

The UAE has recently introduced a number of significant legislative changes that multinationals need to know. To the backdrop of new releases and product developments on Practical Law Middle East and Westlaw International, legal and industry experts will take you through the most significant trends, legal and regulatory updates that will change the way you advise your organisation and clients. From digitalisation, AI, data protection law and other regulations, this panel will illustrate how legal professionals can stay across all existing and emerging laws and regulations. ​

What is the best way for multinationals in the UAE to address Global Minimum Tax (GMT) compliance? In this workshop, experts will outline practical scenarios affecting multinationals in the GCC. You will learn how the ONESOURCE and Orbitax tools are operationalising Pillar Two compliance effectively, and at scale.​

In this session, we will explore the core functionalities of CoCounsel, an advanced legal technology platform designed to support lawyers in various aspects of the legal profession. We'll show how CoCounsel can streamline processes, from research to litigation support, and how its core tools can be leveraged to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of legal practice. 

Discover real-life profits and address the market perceptions in two of the region’s largest economies - the UAE and KSA. Experienced practitioners will share ground realities and the levers available for successful enterprise-wide transformation programs.

Macroeconomic factors are shaping the UAE's most significant industries in myriad ways. Executives at the helm of enterprises in the UAE will feature on this panel of executives leading the region's most strategic industries.​

This workshop aims to prepare guests for the shifts in tax technology as we approach 2025 and beyond. Participants will learn about the international regulations that shape VAT and e-invoicing. It all starts with the right indirect tax and e-invoicing tech via ONESOURCE by Thomson Reuters. ​

A panel delving into the role of the legaltech ecosystem for legal teams and firms who are driving innovation to improve processes, accuracy and efficiency. The session will explore how legal decision makers are prioritizing innovation to advise and enable the business. The panel will impart best practices for law firms and legal teams in the GCC. 

Ongoing reform efforts have elevated non-energy sectors as the main drivers of GCC economic expansion and helped the region remain resilient to higher interest rates. Scott Livermore, Chief Economist and Managing Director for Oxford Economics Middle East will share why he expects the positive sentiment in the region to persist, despite the impact of extended oil cuts and geopolitical tensions.