Deloitte Finance Day
Deloitte Middle East has introduced Finance Day 2026 to convene senior financial leaders across the Gulf region. Running from October 28 to November 18, the regional initiative brings together chief financial officers, finance executives, business leaders, and industry specialists from across member countries of the GCC. The program addresses the primary factors influencing the corporate sector, with an emphasis on technology adoption in financial decision-making, resilient departmental structures, and alignment with corporate strategy.
Expanding Strategic Priorities Across the Gulf
Building on previous financial reporting events, the series introduces a wider corporate perspective to regional deliberations. Deloitte examines how organizations can extract greater value from financial data, apply digital systems to enhance operating performance, and structure departments to support overall goals. These discussions also examine operating models, talent development, and organizational collaboration necessary for long-term planning.
Anwar Hadidi, Audit and Assurance Growth Leader and KSA Audit Leader at Deloitte Middle East, stated that financial leaders must combine technical capability with direct organizational awareness.
“The future of finance is about combining strong financial expertise with a deeper understanding of the business. Finance leaders have an important role in turning information into insight and helping organizations make decisions that support their ambitions.”
Anwar Hadidi, Audit & Assurance Growth Leader and KSA Audit Leader at Deloitte Middle East
Practical Application of AI in Finance Day 2026
A core focus of the program is the operational deployment of AI in corporate financial functions. Discussions concentrate on transitioning from early exploration to direct integration within daily departmental tasks. Deloitte highlights use cases including financial analysis, automated reporting, workflow refinement, and improved data access, connecting technical tools with measurable organizational requirements.
Padmanabha Acharya, Partner and UAE Audit Leader at Deloitte Middle East, commented on the balance between technology potential and practical deployment.
“AI offers considerable potential to improve how finance functions work, but its value is determined by how effectively it is put into practice. Our event will focus on what these developments mean in practice, from implementation requirements to the challenges finance teams face in adapting their processes.”
Padmanabha Acharya, Partner and UAE Audit Leader at Deloitte Middle East
Building Resilient Financial Operating Models
Discussions during the regional series also address operational foundations necessary to navigate economic cycles. Finance functions require stable processes, skilled personnel, and dependable information to guide business performance. Emphasizing these foundational elements allows finance teams to contribute directly to growth planning, budgeting, and performance management across regional enterprises.
Midhat Salha, Partner and Audit Leader for Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman at Deloitte Middle East, noted the structural factors that support stable decision-making.
“Resilience begins with a well-established finance function that understands the business it serves. Skilled professionals, reliable information, and effective collaboration provide the foundation for sound decisions and lasting performance.”
Midhat Salha, Partner and Audit Leader for Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman at Deloitte Middle East
Regional Outreach Across GCC Markets
Through specialized gatherings across individual Gulf markets, the initiative provides a structured platform for regional executives to review operating requirements and institutional practices. Deloitte Middle East operates across 26 offices in 14 countries, maintaining professional services presence in the region since 1926. The series reinforces professional engagement and knowledge sharing among financial practitioners operating in Saudi Arabia and neighboring states.
