Letter from Deloitte Middle East CEO

Deloitte Middle East (DME) prides itself on making a positive and meaningful impact on our people, clients, and the community at large. This is engrained in everything we do; from the way we conduct ourselves, our sense of commitment to causes that matter, and the initiatives we sponsor and stand behind. This has become especially important at a time when standing up is no longer a choice but a social and moral responsibility.

The Middle East region is undergoing an immense transformation across digital, economic, environmental, and social domains. It is an exciting time to be part of this development, supporting businesses, governments, and individuals in the elevation of their technology, services, operations, and strategic choices. We proudly work alongside our clients, alliances, and communities, offering partnership, expertise, and solutions on how to move forward and navigate the exciting and ever-evolving landscape.

The 2023 Middle East Impact Report presents a collection of stories that describes the impact Deloitte Middle East has made on the region and beyond throughout the year.

Business 

In recent months, there have been considerable shifts in the economic and geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, impacting the way in which we operate. From the introduction of AI along with the potential disruption and value this brings, navigating the establishment of UAE corporate tax, supporting Saudi Arabia’s vision with the development of their railway sector, and recognizing the changing regulatory and compliance landscape. Deloitte Middle East has been in the forefront of this very critical change, continuing to support clients, partners, and alliances with our local and global expertise. 

Environmental 

The global impact of climate change is clear and is a topic that should be at the top of every CEO’s agenda, including my own. We took a very active role in supporting COP28 in December 2023, participating in panels, contributing thought leadership and progressing conversations around accelerating net-zero targets and sustainability goals. Reducing emissions remains a top priority and Deloitte Middle East is diligently working to help organizations make progress on their journey towards long-term sustainability. We also proudly grew our commitment to beehive adoption, a project that contributes to the well-being of our planet. 

Social 

At Deloitte Middle East, in addition to supporting our clients and colleagues, we are committed to the betterment of our communities. We want to make a true difference to people, impacting the way they live, the resources and opportunities they have access to, and supporting them in building a positive and prosperous future. We created a ‘3000 meals’ initiative for those in need, improved the welfare of migrant workers by introducing a minimum standard, provided skill-building, education, and purposeful technology as part of our Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) programs. It is our privilege and duty to create value, trust, and confidence in a society where we have a firm role to play in helping to shape the future for generations to come. 

I hope you enjoy reading the stories that comprise this 2023 Deloitte Middle East Impact Report, and I look forward to sharing more next year. 

Mutasem Dajani, CEO, Deloitte Middle East