Publications and Insights
Recent publications
PwC Middle East Chief Human Resources Officer Survey
September 2016
This report captures the findings of a survey we conducted with the CHROs of some of the largest companies in the Middle East, during the fall of 2015 and early 2016.
2016 Middle East Working Capital Study
August 2016
Managing working capital in the ME is complex and challenging. Our study however shows that companies in the ME that put the necessary focus on working capital are able to perform better not only from a cash and working capital perspective, but also on a range of key performance metrics (Revenue, EBITDA, Rate of Investment and Return), demonstrating that getting it right is very rewarding.
August 2016
Capital Markets Watch GCC surveys conventional bond and Islamic issuance and new primary market equity IPOs on GCC’s principal stock markets and market segments
IFRS 9 Technology Solutions 2016
June 2016
How Financial Services firms can grasp the opportunity to invest in sustainable best practice.
Developing renewable energy projects
June 2016
PwC's Middle East Sustainability & Renewables team along with Eversheds' Clean Energy and Sustainability Group have now released 'Developing renewable energy projects - A guide to achieving success in MENA - Fourth Edition'. This comprehensive guide examines the current landscape and development potential in Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and the UAE.
Care Anywhere: Middle East Healthcare Survey
May 2016
The days of healthcare being provided solely in the hospital are over. Today’s health challenges are simply beyond the control of health systems that were built to solve a completely different set of healthcare needs.
Capital Projects & Infrastructure Survey: Delivering during Change
May 2016
Managing challenge and opportunity in the era of “lower-for-longer” oil prices. Our survey results for 2016 show a significant contrast from last time. Whereas previously the CP&I sector was struggling to deal with capacity constraints driven by the sheer volume of spending that was underway across the region, this appears to be changing now.
Online reputations: Why hotel reviews matter and how hotels respond
April 2016
We have analysed the online reputations of more than 11,000 hotels in 48 cities in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India. The results show that there are large differences between the cities in how guests have rated their overall performance.
The Great Mid-market Hotel Debate
April 2016
The GCC hotel market is dominated by luxury, up-market establishments, however, with growing importance of emerging millennial travellers, global traveller trends have shifted dramatically.
Business resilience & continuity in the hospitality industry
April 2016
The hospitality industry as a whole is remarkably resilient. Challenges and issues in running a hotel and serving the customer arise daily. Therefore, crafting solutions is very much business as usual for a General Manager (GM).
Cyber and data security in the hotel industry
April 2016
Cyber breaches are continually in the headlines both globally and in the Middle East. They impact operations, financial performance and reputation.
Middle East Information Security Survey 2016: A false sense of security?
April 2016
Explore the Global State of Information Security survey results for the Middle East in comparison to rest of the world. Learn what Middle East companies can do to ensure that they continue to benefit from the potential of digital technologies.
Finance & Procurement: Optimizing Performance through Collaboration
April 2016
In today’s complex and fast moving world, Procurement and Finance must add value beyond base-level efficiency. How can these functions work better together to enhance business performance?
Middle East Economic Crime Survey 2016
February 2016
Adjusting the Lens on Economic Crime in the Arab World
February 2016
What companies and governments can do to make less taxing in the Middle East
Adopting the Public Private Partnerships Model and its role in attracting Foreign Direct Investment
February 2016
Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) have become a popular tool for funding new infrastructure projects around the world. Using PPPs to develop infrastructure gives Governments the opportunity to move large upfront capital spending off their nearterm financing commitments.
Middle East Snapshot – Global 2015 Total Retail Survey
August 2015
Middle East Snapshot – Global 2015 Total Retail Survey
Middle East Oil & Gas Sector Snapshot - 18th Annual Global CEO Survey
August 2015
Middle East Oil & Gas Sector Snapshot- 18th Annual Global CEO Survey
Middle East Power & Utility Sector Snapshot - 18th Annual Global CEO Survey
August 2015
Middle East Power & Utility Sector Snapshot - 18th Annual Global CEO Survey
May 2015
Developing renewable energy projects – A guide to achieving success in the Middle East – Egypt Edition
Middle East Cities Hotel Forecast 2015 and 2016 - PwC ME
May 2015
Our Middle East cities hotel forecast for 2015 features 6 of the region's most important gateway cities. For each city, we provide a forecast of occupancy, ADR and RevPAR, as well as the economic outlook and our analysis of the opportunities driving tourism and investment in 2015
Middle East Entertainment & Media Outlook 2015-2019
May 2015
One comparable online source of consumer and advertising spend
Qatar Economy Watch: Building a strong foundation for the future
January 2015
Qatar Economy Watch: Building a strong foundation for the future
Entertainment & Media Outlook 2014-2018: Middle East
December 2014
Entertainment & Media Outlook 2014-2018A look at Global, Middle East and Africa trends
A retail banking voice of the customer survey of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries
October 2014
A retail banking voice of the customer survey of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries
Consumer expectations driving the next retail business model
October 2014
Achieving total retail 2014:Annual global survey of online shoppers
Low Carbon Economy Index 2014 , 2 degrees of separation: ambition and reality
September 2014
Low Carbon Economy Index 2014 , 2 degrees of separation: ambition and reality
2014 State of the Internal Audit Profession Study
May 2014
Our annual State of the Internal Audit Profession, which includes responses from more than 1,900 chief audit executives (CAEs), internal audit managers, members of senior management, and board members, representing 24 industries and 37 countries, provided substantial insight into how internal audit is performing and the steps individual functions are taking to increase their contribution to their respective organizations.
Middle East hotels report: Gateway for Growth - PwC
May 2014
Middle East cities hotel forecast for 2014 and 2015. Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Muscat, Riyadh
Making innovation go further in metals
April 2014
Making innovation go further in metalsHow companies could gain by widening their innovation focus
Economic Crime in the Arab World Middle East Economic Crime 2014 Survey
February 2014
PwC’s 2014 Middle East economic crime survey shows how fraud threatens your business processes, erodes the integrity of your employees, and can tarnish your reputation.
Fortune favours the brave – Early acquirers will shape the future Middle East insurance market
February 2014
Fortune favours the brave – Early acquirers will shapethe future Middle East insurance market
PwC Middle East CEO Survey 2014
January 2014
What's on the minds of the CEO's? View insights from the PwC Middle East CEO Survey 2014
Enabling job creation in the Arab world - a survey on behalf of the Arab Thought Foundation
December 2013
Enabling job creation in the Arab world - a survey on behalf of the Arab Thought Foundation
Global Economic Crime Survey 2011
November 2011
Working in conjunction with Professor Peter Sommer from the London School of Economics, we aim to produce the most comprehensive global survey of economic crime available to businesses.Working in conjunction with Professor Peter Sommer from the London School of Economics, we aim to produce the most comprehensive global survey of economic crime available to businesses.
Older publications
Dec 2015
Entertainment & Media Outlook 2015-2019... read more
Nov 2015
Middle East Private Equity Insights... read more
Oct 2015
The Future of Border Management
Maintaining security; facilitating prosperity... read more
Oct 2015
Q3, 2015:Challenging time for IPO’s in the GCC with muted activity in Q3 2015 reflecting the continued economic and political concerns surrounding the region...read more
Sep 2015
FS regulatory, accounting and audit bulletin... read more
July 2015
Middle East & North Africa Talent Competitiveness Index 2015
INSEAD has partnered with the HRDF in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and PwC to leverage the GTCI and its underpinning methodology to produce the MTCI.read more
June 2015
Middle East Oil & Gas Sector Snapshot
18th Annual Global CEO Surveyread more
June 2015
Middle East Power & Utility Sector Snapshot
18th Annual Global CEO Surveyread more
June 2015
Retailers and the Age of Disruption
Middle East Snapshot – Global 2015 Total Retail Survey read more
May 2015
Q1, 2015: 2015 saw a reversal in optimism witnessed in 2014 as the oil price slide began to impact the market... read more
May 2015
Cabinet of ministers announce capital gains tax will be put on hold for 2 years
Egypt Newsalert... read more
May 2015
Legal reforms to strengthen the legal and regulatory landscape of doing business in the UAE
New UAE Commercial Companies Law... read more
May 2015
New customs valuation rules in the European Union: get ready for 2016
The European Union’s new Union Customs Code (UCC): The new definition of transaction value and abolishment of first sale... read more
May 2015
FS regulatory, accounting and audit bulletin... read more
May 2015
UAE’s transformation into a world-class Leisure & Entertainment destination
UAE Leisure & Entertainment insightsread more
May 2015
Middle East Financial Services Point of View: Will KSA lead the region on insurance reform?
Industry and market commentators have long predicted a wave of consolidation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's insurance sector. Our publication explores the structural challenges and strain on some of the smaller insurers in the sector. read more
May 2015
Middle East cities hotel forecast for 2015 and 2016. Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Muscat, Riyadh read more
April 2015
DZIT guidlines on Permanent Establishments
KSA Newsalert ...read more
April 2015
Women's Careers in the GCC 2015 report read more
April 2015
Opening of the “Tadawul” to foreign investors
KSA Newsalert ...read more
March 2015
Professionalising the Middle Eastern family firm read more
March 2015
Financing the Future of Energy - The opportunity for the Gulf’s financial services sector
A report for the National Bank of Abu Dhabi by the University of Cambridge and PwC... read more
March 2015
Fees on unexploited land in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia
KSA Newsalert ...read more
January 2015
Building a strong foundation for the future ...read more
January 2015
Paying Taxes 2015 - Middle East
Taken as a region Middle east cntinues to be the easiest place ...read more
January 2015
Jordan passes new tax law, effective from 1st January 2015
Jordan Newsalert ...read more
December 2014
Black gold: The road ahead
Our Middle East Capital Projects & Infrastructure Survey, Building beyond ambition ...read more
December 2014
Middle East Megatrends in Mergers & Acquisitions
Middle East Megatrends in Mergers & Acquisitions reports on M&A trends for the region including ...read more
December 2014
Entertainment & Media Outlook 2014-2018 A look at Global, Middle East and Africa trends ....read more
November 2014
Paying taxes 2015: The global picture
How does your economy compare? read more
October 2014
Customer insights to inform growth strategies of Islamic banks in the Middle East ...read more
October 2014
Global Family Business Survey - 2014
Up close and professional: The family factor read more
October 2014
Consumer expectations driving the next retail business model
Achieving total retail 2014: Annual global survey of online shoppers... read more
October 2014
FS regulatory, accounting and audit bulletin... read more
October 2014
Our Global Annual Review looks at PwC’s performance in FY 2014 and illustrates... read more
September 2014
The Global State of Information Security® Survey 2015
Security breaches are on the rise, and it is no surprise to find that... read more
September 2014
Low Carbon Economy Index 2014 | 2 degrees of separation: ambition and reality
The 6th annual Low Carbon Economy Index (LCEI) tracks the rate that G20 countries... read more
September 2014
Why creating tomorrow’s Smart City is about much more than just technology... read more
June 2014
Middle East Capital Projects & Infrastructure survey report... read more
June 2014
FS regulatory, accounting and audit bulletin... read more
June 2014
Every two years, PwC sponsors the Banking Banana Skins survey conducted by... read more
May 2014
Fit for the future: Building on today’s optimism to prepare for tomorrow
Middle East CEO Survey 2014: The Middle East economic future looks bright both in the short term and longer term according to our 17th Annual CEO Survey. read more
May 2014
Dubai ranked 16th out of 30 in the latest Cities of Opportunities report... read more
May 2014
2014 State of the Internal Audit Profession Study
Our annual State of the Internal Audit Profession, which includes responses from... read more
May 2014
This first edition of our Middle East cities hotel forecast is published amidst some of the fastest growing... read more
April 2014
PwC Middle East Spa Benchmarking Survey
The PwC Spa Benchmark Report is issued on a regular basis and is the only benchmark report covering...read more
April 2014
Making innovation go further in metals
How companies could gain by widening their innovation focus... read more
March 2014
Evolution or Revolution?... read more
Feb 2014
Economic Crime in the Arab World
PwC Middle East Economic Crime Survey 2014.... read more
Feb 2014
Fortune favours the brave – Early acquirers will shape the future Middle East insurance market
PwC FS Point of View
Whilst the data from 2012 and 2013 includes some sizeable insurance deals in the region, some deals are not materialising because of.... read more
Feb 2014
ESCAPE index: Mapping how markets emerge
As the world economy continues to recover from the after-shocks of the global financial crisis, this is a good time to... read more
Feb 2014
Asset Management 2020: A Brave New World
The asset management industry stands on the edge of a number of fundamental shifts that will shape the future of the industry… read more
Dec 2013
The Middle East continues to be the least demanding tax framework globally with the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia... read more
Dec 2013
Enabling job creation in the Arab world - a survey on behalf of the Arab Thought Foundation
The role of regional integration in addressing youth unemployment... read more
May 2013
Matching confidence with Competitiveness
16th Annual Middle East CEO Survey
Middle East CEOs in our 16th Annual Global CEO Survey are more confident about growth prospects compared with their counterparts... read more
Jan 2013
This year’s PwC Family Business Survey covered almost 2,000 firms across the world (including the Middle East)... read more
Dec 2012
Family Matters - Governance Practices in GCC Family Firms
GCC family firms are becoming more aware of the increasing importance of corporate governance but... read more
Jul 2012
Economic crime in the Arab world
Global Economic Crime Survey 2011
The survey gathered information from 126 respondents from Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon... read more
Jun 2011
Growth reimagined: Prospects in the Middle East drive CEOs’ confidence
14th Annual Middle East CEO Survey
In the Middle East, CEOs not only share this viewpoint – they are in fact leading some areas of growth optimism... read more
In the Middle East, CEOs not only share this viewpoint – they are in fact leading some areas of growth optimism... read more
In the Middle East, CEOs not only share this viewpoint – they are in fact leading some areas of growth optimism... read more
