KPMG has urged the government ministries, institutions, authorities in Saudi Arabia to focus on key priority digital agendas that would help navigate the COVID-19 crisis and beyond, such as telehealth, digital education, and teleworking. “The digital transformation in these unprecedented circumstances has become a pressing… Read More
The continuous evolution of digital transformation is outstripping the pace of cyber security in organizations. As a result, there is a fundamental disconnect between consumer expectations and concerns, and the ability of organizations to meet those expectations, according to KPMG’s Consumer Loss Barometer report. The… Read More
The food and beverage (F&B) sector in the UAE has responded to headwinds facing the industry by enhancing operations and rationalizing costs to maintain margins, closely reviewing and adjusting portfolios, and opting to exit loss-making outlets and struggling brands, according to KPMG’s 2018 F&B Report.… Read More
Annual technology spending by smart cities in the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region is expected to double from USD 1.3 billion to USD 2.7 billion in the next four years, according to KPMG report ‘The Rise of Smart Cities – Digital Transformation in the… Read More
Brands that deliver the best customer experiences achieve 54 percent higher revenue growth than brands that are ranked poorly by customers. These same factors influence customer advocacy and loyalty, a new report by KPMG has stated. From a UAE perspective, the study also found that… Read More
For the fourth consecutive year, KPMG in Saudi Arabia reported achieving another double digit growth for fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 in the backdrop of Saudi Arabia gearing up for rapid changes. KPMG Middle East & South Asia (MESA) revenues across all core functions… Read More
Consumer spending on Food & Beverage (F&B) in the UAE continues to show encouraging trends, though almost two thirds of restaurants are experiencing challenging conditions, the 2017 edition of the UAE KPMG F&B report has revealed. The UAE’s growing reputation as a dominant F&B destination… Read More
UAE CEOs see disruption as a major catalyst for growth and remain increasingly focused on exploiting these disruptors to drive business strategy, the 2017 KPMG CEO Outlook Survey has found. The survey that polled over 1,200 CEOs across the globe (including the GCC) has found… Read More
KPMG and Microsoft have launched two strategic initiatives that will expand the scope of their global alliance: firstly, to provide companies in Saudi Arabia and around the world with a portfolio of digital solutions, and secondly to enable KPMG’s smart audit platform, KPMG Clara –… Read More
Understanding and keeping pace with what drives people to purchase products online is critical to succeeding in an increasingly digital world. A new report by KPMG analyzes the online shopping preferences and behaviors of more than 18,000 consumers in 51 countries, including the UAE. “Today’s… Read More
