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AI GRC Is Becoming the Backbone of Responsible AI in Business
When a global bank like JPMorgan deploys more than 300 AI use cases used by 140,000 employees across fraud detection, risk management, and document processing, it tells you exactly where AI stands today. It is embedded in underwriting models, fraud detection systems, recruitment tools, customer service bots, and operational workflows that influence daily decisions. Choices […]
Cyber Risk in 2026: Why CISOs Can’t Skip a Posture Assessment
When a hacker group put up one terabyte of Saudi Aramco data for sale on the dark web in 2021, the world sat up and took notice. The oil giant did not officially confirm a breach of its internal systems, but it did acknowledge that sensitive information tied to its operations and employees had been […]
Implementing AI Governance for Financial Services in the UAE
AI Governance for Financial Services: A Practical Blueprint for UAE Chief Risk Officers In recent years, risk and governance have risen to the top of executive agendas in financial services. According to a 2025 World Economic Forum report, nearly 60 percent of financial institutions identify governance and risk management as the most critical priorities for […]
The ADGM’s New Cyber Risk Management Framework Explained
An In-Depth Look Into the ADGM’s New Cyber Risk Management Framework Recent global data shows that financial firms were targeted in about 27% of all industry data breaches in 2023, more than any other sector. One cybersecurity survey also found that financial services organizations experienced up to 300 times more cyberattacks per year than non-financial […]
Establishing an Investment Management Firm in ADGM
Following Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025, the ADGM has reaffirmed its role as the region’s premier centre for capital, investment and financial innovation. Within this backdrop, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has become a natural home for asset managers and fund managers seeking institutional, sovereign and family office capital. Why ADGM for asset and fund […]
Internal Audit Checklist: Key Steps for a Seamless Audit Process
Do you ever feel unprepared when an internal audit deadline is near? Are you unsure which processes need the most attention or how to gather the right documentation efficiently? Do you worry about missing critical steps or overlooking important risks during a review? These are a few common challenges internal auditors face when managing complex […]
From Business Continuity to Operational Resilience: Where the UAE stands and what’s next
Most firms still treat continuity as a vertical checklist. Resilience asks a different question: “When our most important customer journeys are disrupted, how quickly can we recover to an acceptable level and prove it?” That horizontal view is the shift. I felt this shift first-hand running the operational resilience work for Global Banking at HSBC. […]
How to Select the Best Internal Audit Service Provider for Your UAE Business
A Practical Guide to Finding the Best Internal Audit Firm for Your UAE Business According to Protiviti’s Pulse of Internal Audit Survey Report UAE—2024, 92% of internal-audit teams in the UAE report that their function adds value through assurance and advisory work. This figure shows how the internal audit function has moved beyond compliance reviews […]
