We recently hosted the October edition of our Transforming Our Region webcast, led by Stephen Anderson, Chief Strategy & Technology Officer at PwC Middle East. The session brought together regional insights and industry perspectives designed to help business leaders navigate fast-evolving market dynamics.
Marco Rentsch, our Hospitality Leader, shared key takeaways from the Future Hospitality Summit and reflected on how organisations are reshaping guest experiences. While hospitality has traditionally been viewed as too human-centred for significant technological disruption, our discussions highlighted how digital innovation is increasingly enhancing—rather than replacing—the human touch. Marco also explored how tourism boards are extending value beyond peak seasons, with sport emerging as a year-round economic catalyst.
Danny Touma, Partner in Energy Transition, presented insights from his latest publication, From megawatts to ecosystems: Delivering resilient power value chains in the Middle East. He outlined how governments and industry players are preparing to build, finance and deliver the next wave of critical power projects to meet rising demand across the region.
We also heard from Samer Omar, Cybersecurity and Digital Trust Leader, who highlighted key findings from the 2026 Global Digital Trust Insights report—now the world’s longest-running annual survey of cybersecurity trends. His session provided a forward view of the risks, expectations, and priorities shaping executive decision-making.
To close the webcast, Richard Boxshall, Global Economics Leader and ME Chief Economist, provided an update on the macroeconomic outlook, including the latest trends influencing regional growth.
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