Adel Daglas

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Adel brings over 17 years of experience in zakat and tax compliance, advisory, and international tax across Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the wider Middle East. His expertise spans a broad range of tax services, supporting businesses in navigating the complexities of local and cross-border taxation.

He advises clients on various zakat and tax compliance matters, including capital gains tax, double tax treaties, and broader tax structuring strategies. Adel also specialises in VAT implementation readiness across the Middle East, providing technical guidance to businesses in key sectors such as industrial, trading, banking, insurance, hospitality, construction, and telecommunications.

Before joining Grant Thornton, Adel worked with EY in Jordan, as well as Deloitte and PwC in Saudi Arabia, where he was the primary point of contact for zakat and tax compliance matters. His deep understanding of regional tax frameworks and regulatory developments enables him to deliver strategic and practical solutions tailored to clients’ needs.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Philadelphia University (Jordan)
VAT Compliance Diploma (ATT) candidate

Latest Articles

U.S.-Saudi Tax Transparency Without Tax Relief: What the New TIEA Means for Taxpayers

Tax Alert

Announced on April 15, 2026, the United States (US) Treasury Secretary and the Saudi Finance Minister signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) between the US and Saudi Arabia. The signing, which took place on April 14, 2026, during a series of meetings in Washington, DC, focused on strengthening bilateral economic cooperation, covering the latest developments in the global economy and financial issues of common interest. For businesses and taxpayers operating across both jurisdictions, this agreement is a significant development but one that demands careful interpretation. It increases transparency and enforcement capability. It does not reduce tax bills.

Adel Daglas

| 5 min read | 18 Apr 2026

Treatment of VAT in the Energy Transition: Green Projects and Renewables Taxation in Saudi Arabia

Blog

As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia accelerates its energy transition and expands its renewables sector, understanding how Value Added Tax (VAT) applies to green projects is essential for investors, developers, and policymakers. VAT remains a cornerstone of the Saudi indirect tax system, and its application to energy transition activities has implications for project costs, financial modelling, compliance and overall investment decisions.

Adel Daglas

| 5 min read | 16 Mar 2026