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Alaa Fayed is a Senior Director at Grant Thornton Saudi Arabia, leading the Business Process Solutions and Accounting Advisory practice. With over 20 years of experience across the Middle East, including senior roles at EY, KPMG, and PwC, Alaa specialises in accounting, assurance, and enterprise asset management. His expertise spans financial reporting, IFRS, and the implementation of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).

He has played a pivotal role in major privatisation initiatives and complex accounting transformations across both public and private sectors.

Qualifications

Certificate in International Public Sector Accounting Standards – ACCA
Certificate in International Financial Reporting – ACCA
Member, Institute of Financial Accountants
Member, Institute of Public Accountants
B.A. in Accounting, Modern Academy – Cairo, Egypt

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