KPMG here in the UAE, in association with the Gulf Venture Capital Association and Zawya, launched the 2009 report on Private Equity and Venture Capital in the Middle East on 20 July 2010. The report compiles comprehensive information and statistics about private equity funds and investments across the region, and contains various Thought Leadership articles on current topics in the industry. It also provides a section dedicated to the results of a survey of private equity fund managers regarding their views looking back at 2009 and ahead to 2010.

The latest edition of KPMG's review of key trends and current thoughts in the Consumer Markets industry.

This survey was conducted across 74 operators in 46 countries with the aim of assessing the current and future state of Revenue Assurance (RA) at a time of varied growth challenges and increasing technological complexity. With the participation of c-level executives and RA Heads, we have obtained insight into key aspects of RA along with emerging trends and challenges. We have also added some leading practices that RA functions can consider in developing the roadmap for their respective functions.

Now in its eleventh year, the 2010 survey reports on an industry emerging from one of the most turbulent years in recent decades. Manufacturers and suppliers forecast that profitability will be lower than before, investment growth will decline, and that market share for some of the biggest manufacturers will continue to shrink.

The ‘International Financial Centres Competitive Assessment Report’, a competitive study of 15 key global and regional financial centres, was released today by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in association with KPMG in the UAE.

KPMG recently cooperated with IESE Business School in Spain on research to explore joint ventures in greater depth. IESE surveyed more than 100 CEOs, CFOs and senior executives across major industry sectors, throughout the world, about their experiences during the last five years, and including their plans for the future. The results reveal some fascinating insights.

Despite the deepest recession in 60 years, the construction industry is surprisingly positive about its future prospects, according to KPMG's latest Global Construction Survey report.

KPMG, in association with the Gulf Venture Capital Association and Zawya, has published the 2008 report on Private Equity and Venture Capital in the Middle East. The report compiles comprehensive information and statistics about private equity funds and investments across the region, and contains nine Thought Leadership articles on current topics in the industry. It also provides a special section dedicated to sovereign wealth fund strategies and investments and the results of a survey of 18 private equity fund managers regarding their views looking back at 2008 and ahead to 2009.

Navigating through the current economic conditions will be challenging for time to come. Is there a way to minimize short-term pain and maximize long-term competitive advantage? What costs should be cut and what should not? And what lessons can be learned from previous downturns and how organizations managed during those times?

Our ability to think beyond has never been more critical, and it cuts across virtually every dimension of the KPMG organization. We think beyond borders with a global perspective and collaborate on behalf of clients. The result is a network that works with member firms’ clients around the world and is regarded as a great place to work and build a career

The presentation slides of the IFRS update held on 1 December is attached. The topics covered in the slides include; the Revised IFRS 3 and IAS 27, IFRIC 15 Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate, IFRIC 13 Customer Loyalty Programs ,IFRIC 12 Service Concessions, IAS 39 Recent Developments, Revised IAS 1, IFRS 8 Operating Segments, and Improvements Project

2009 budget: Public Expenditure set to increase by 11 percent

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