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Blog The Role of Tax in Driving Saudi Arabia’s Non-Oil Economy: Unlocking Opportunities in Emerging Sectors

In recent years, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has embarked on a transformative journey to diversify its economy, reducing its dependence on oil revenues. With Vision 2030 as a guiding framework, the nation actively explores opportunities across various non-oil sectors, such as technology, tourism, and logistics. Tax policies and incentives are central to this ambitious agenda, and they are increasingly seen as pivotal tools for stimulating growth and attracting investment in these emerging sectors. This article examines how the Kingdom's tax landscape is evolving to support its non-oil economy and unlock opportunities for domestic and foreign investors.

| 4 min read | 08 Nov 2024

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Zakat and Tax

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Optimism is slowly returning to the global economy, but the financial services industry needs to regain the trust of public and private bodies. To succeed,...

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Emerging markets and shifting consumer demand are creating new opportunities in consumer products, with business leaders investing in new products, markets and...

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Demographic, organisational and resourcing issues are radically changing the global healthcare industry. Worldwide, we have a long and varied list of clients,...

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Real estate & construction

While the impact of the prolonged downturn continues to be felt, pockets of opportunity and optimism have emerged within the retail estate and construction...

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Technology, media & telecommunications

Rapid change and complexity are norms, and innovation the fuel in the technology industry. Today’s revolutions – including cloud, as-a-service, social media...

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Salem has over 25 years of experience dealing with assignments related to Assurance, Advisory and Tax.

He is the Financial sector leader for the firm, with a special focus and expertise in Insurance, Banking and Mutual funds.

His clients range from the State Bank, Board of Investment and the Securities and Exchange Commission; to medium to large privately held and listed multinational companies across numerous service lines, including Financial Institutions, Insurance, Asset Management, Leasing, Textiles, Maritime, Pharmaceutical, Distribution, Manufacturing and Aviation.

He has extensive experience with IFRS conversions and Financial Due Diligence.

Saleem is also part of the firm’s Quality Control Board and is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the level of quality within the firm, ensuring clients receive exceptional quality services.

Saleem is an active Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan and has participated in a number of their working committees including the Insurance Committee, Auditing Standards Committee and Technical Advisory Committee.

He is member of the Working Group of Auditors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which deals with local regulator and technical matters in relation to the Insurance sector, and he has also contributed in the development of model financial statements for the Insurance sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

FCA - Fellow Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
FPFA - Fellow Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountant

Latest Articles

Technical Update IASB issues annual improvements to IFRS Accounting Standards

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has recently issued the 'Annual Improvements to IFRS Accounting Standards – Volume 11,' which includes necessary but non-urgent amendments to five key IFRS Standards. These updates, while minor, play a critical role in enhancing the clarity and consistency of financial reporting globally.

Shahzada Saleem

| 2 min read | 18 Aug 2024

IFRS Insights A Year of Crucial Financial Reporting Changes

In the span of a year, Saudi Arabia has undergone a series of transformations in its International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). These modifications reflect the nation's drive to harmonize its accounting protocols with the worldwide financial reporting standards, facilitating investors' analysis and comparison of financial statements across diverse markets.

Shahzada Saleem

| 2 min read | 10 Apr 2023

Sector Spotlight Real Estate Sector in Saudi Arabia

When the Saudi government developed their national transformation plan, one of its primary goals was to create an environment that would encourage the growth of the real estate industry in Saudi Arabia. Vision 2030 outlined various ways this could be achieved, one of which was their goal to build 300,000 new housing units over the next five years. Over 106,000 new housing units have already been constructed, with a further 101,000 currently under construction. This investment has injected much-needed diversity into the current housing stock, creating a surge of new jobs in construction and related industries such as architecture.

| 4 min read | 05 Nov 2022

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