Future Insights – Skills, capital ​& the next era of growth​

We were delighted to host the Transforming Our Region webcast on Tuesday, 24 February at 4:00 PM GST, hosted by Stephen Anderson, Chief Strategy & Technology Officer, PwC Middle East.

Stephen was joined by Roland Hancock, Global Education and Skills Leader and Chief Sustainability Officer, PwC Middle East, and Randa Bahsoun, Partner, Labour Market & Social Development Leader, PwC Middle East, who presented insights on how labour markets in the Middle East and globally were being reshaped by technology, AI and shifting skills demands.

Stephen was also joined by Richard Boxshall, Chief Economist and Partner, PwC Middle East, who shared the latest economic update, and Ali Salman, Corporate Finance Director, PwC Middle East, who presented the 2026 TransAct Middle East report. The report showcased how M&A activity was evolving and discussed how, as sector boundaries blurred and competition shifted from assets to capabilities, the Middle East entered 2026 using dealmaking to shape the next generation of growth engines.