Middle East: Finance and Banking

In Egypt’s evolving transaction landscape, the ability to determine a reliable fair value and successfully execute deals increasingly depends on the effective integration of due diligence and valuation processes. As economic conditions become more complex characterized by inflationary pressures, currency volatility, and regulatory developments relying on standalone valuation models without thorough verification of underlying assumptions can lead to inaccurate conclusions. The interrelation between due diligence and valuation therefore represents a critical foundation for producing credible and defensible transaction outcomes.

The Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation has issued a precedent-setting judgment that fundamentally alters the enforcement landscape for state-granted land in the UAE. In a decision that overturned two lower court rulings, the highest court confirmed that vacant land granted by the government to UAE nationals can be subject to forced judicial sale to satisfy creditor claims.

Traditionally, finance teams were responsible for invoicing across organizations of all sizes in the GCC. The system was operational and predictable, and rarely posed a concern for the boardroom. However, that landscape is changing fast.