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Corporate reporting in Saudi Arabia is entering a period of significant development. Financial statements are increasingly being considered alongside information about sustainability-related risks and opportunities, governance, strategy and long-term value creation. Investors, regulators and other stakeholders are looking for reports that provide a clearer explanation of how these factors interact and influence an organisation’s prospects.

Saudi Arabia's tax environment is undergoing a significant digital transformation. The introduction of electronic invoicing, the continued development of digital tax administration and the increasing use of structured transactional data are changing how businesses manage compliance.

For many businesses, energy volatility was once viewed as a temporary challenge driven by extraordinary events. Today, that assumption no longer holds. Geopolitical tensions, energy transition policies, infrastructure constraints, and evolving market structures have transformed volatility into a permanent feature of the business environment.

2025 was a landmark year for the Grant Thornton network. We are leading our industry in exploring new ways to rapidly build a modern network with technology powered by AI and grounded in human insights, with quality as its foundation.

The role of the Chief Financial Officer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant transformation. Traditionally recognised as the guardian of financial reporting, compliance, treasury and capital discipline, the CFO is increasingly expected to contribute directly to strategy, transformation, risk management and long-term value creation.

IFRS 17 ‘Insurance Contracts’ (IFRS 17 or the Standard) establishes a principle-based framework for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of insurance contracts, based on a current fulfilment value approach.

IFRS 17 ‘Insurance Contracts’ (IFRS 17 or the Standard) introduces a comprehensive, principles-based framework for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of insurance contracts, introducing a globally consistent approach to accounting for insurance liabilities.

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has announced Wave 25 of Phase Two (Integration Phase) of E-Invoicing (FATOORAH).

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) published IFRS 17 ‘Insurance Contracts’ (IFRS 17 or the Standard) which became effective on 1 January 2023.

IAS 7 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’ was introduced in 2001 and the accounting principles have remained largely unchanged since.

Saudi Arabia’s sports sector is undergoing a profound transformation as part of Vision 2030. The Kingdom is investing in modern infrastructure, professional leagues and innovative sporting ventures to position itself as a regional and global hub for sport. This transformation is reshaping the economic landscape of sports, with a focus on club privatisation, the growth of esports and the adoption of business excellence practices across organisations.

As Saudi Arabia progresses into 2026 its supply chain landscape is evolving rapidly under the twin influences of digital regulation and business transformation. Organisations operating within and across Saudi Arabia’s borders are facing a shift from traditional contracting mechanisms to digitalised frameworks that carry both opportunities and risks. In this environment supply chain contracts are no longer legal documents alone; they are dynamic instruments that must anticipate regulatory changes, embed digital compliance and manage operational exposure.

Saudi Arabia's business landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation. Driven by Vision 2030, regulatory reforms and significant economic diversification initiatives, the Kingdom has become one of the world's most attractive destinations for foreign investment and business expansion.

Share-based payment transactions are not limited to employees. Under IFRS 2 Share-based Payment, as adopted in Saudi Arabia, entities may also enter into arrangements with non-employees such as suppliers, consultants, and other providers of goods and services.

Share-based payments have become increasingly popular over the years, with many entities using equity instruments or cash and other assets based on the value of equity instruments as a form of payment to directors, senior management, employees and other suppliers of goods and services.

A practical overview of the ZATCA refund mechanism, eligibility, and how non-resident companies can recover Saudi VAT.