In the fast-growing UAE/GCC market, hiring a full-time CFO and a full-time Chief Compliance Officer is a massive overhead expense for growth-stage companies and family offices. Bridging this gap in an outsourced model is a huge selling point for expanding startups and SMEs.
CompassPoint Consulting and Tax Star have partnered to help UAE businesses prepare for mandatory e-invoicing, offering a combined solution that integrates financial advisory with FTA-compliant technology. As the UAE rolls out its new regime from October 2026, companies must shift to structured, real-time invoice reporting via accredited providers. The partnership simplifies compliance through a single accountable route, including readiness assessments, system integration and training, with free 30-minute reviews available to guide businesses ahead of key deadlines.
Ai Everything Abu Dhabi 2026 is a major artificial intelligence event taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 5–7 October 2026. The summit opens on 5 October with a high-level strategic agenda focused on AI governance, sovereign AI, and public-sector transformation, followed by two days of exhibitions, workshops, investor meetings, and networking on 6–7 October.
Shory, a First.tech insurtech company, has partnered with Fidelity United Insurance and Electric Vehicle Services to introduce an AI-driven insurance platform for Chinese electric vehicle owners in the UAE, replacing manual underwriting with real-time automation.
