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🌟 Successful Event Ex*****on! 🌟

Today, our team successfully delivered the "Staying Ahead of the Compliance Curve" Networking Breakfast at the DIFC FinTech Hive.

It was a fantastic morning filled with insightful discussions, valuable networking opportunities, and meaningful conversations around the evolving compliance landscape.

A big thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and helped make this event a success. Special appreciation goes to our incredible team whose dedication, collaboration, and hard work ensured a seamless experience from start to finish.

We look forward to continuing these important conversations and supporting organizations as they navigate the ever-changing regulatory environment.

We are pleased to share the recording of our webinar on Effective Risk Management in Licensed Financial Institutions.

During the session, we discussed practical approaches to risk identification, risk assessment and scoring, control design and testing, monitoring and reporting, and the importance of technology in supporting stronger risk management frameworks.

Watch the full recording here: https://youtu.be/IMB-kCHU7R0

Visit our website for more insights and upcoming updates: https://www.crowe.com/ae/

Contact us: [email protected] | +971 52 373 4662

The Crowe UAE – Advisory Team were pleased to host a panel discussion at the Innovation Hub, DIFC, Dubai, bringing together finance professionals and industry leaders for a meaningful conversation on the UAE’s growth, investment landscape, and future opportunities.

The discussion explored the UAE’s evolving role in the global economy, opportunities across energy transition, tourism, and advanced industries, as well as key considerations around risk management, cross-border investment trends, and building resilient portfolios.

Sessions such as these reflect the importance of creating platforms that bring together professionals, investors, and decision-makers to exchange perspectives, strengthen collaboration, and support the continued growth of the UAE as a global hub for investment and innovation.

We were delighted to welcome our distinguished panellists:

Markus E. Bouillon – Partner, Lamplighter Group Ltd

Hurez Hussain – Co-founder & Chief Growth Officer, QuantaNew Innovations

Ajinkya Tikhe – AVP, Private Equity & Investments & Strategy, GII

Umair Mehmood – President, WePelicans Prospective

We extend our sincere appreciation to our panelists and all attendees for their valuable participation and contribution to the success of the event.

The Crowe UAE - Advisory Team were pleased to host their Advisory Day scavenger hunt across Crowe UAE’s Head Office, DIFC office, Sharjah office, and Abu Dhabi office as an interactive way to showcase the Advisory team and the services they offer.

The activity took colleagues through a series of clues and questions linked to their service areas, including Business Valuation, Financial Due Diligence, Feasibility Studies and Business Plans. It was a great way to encourage engagement, teamwork, and greater awareness of how Advisory supports clients in making informed business decisions.

A big thank you to everyone who participated across all locations and helped make the event such a success. Congratulations as well to the winners!

Cybersecurity Bulletin | 01-14 June 2026

A surge in critical vulnerabilities and global data breaches is reshaping today’s risk landscape. Key threats include Splunk RCE (CVE-2026-20253), Windows Kernel zero-day (CVE-2026-45657), and Check Point VPN authentication bypass (CVE-2026-50751), all posing significant enterprise risk.

Recent breaches impacting DentaQuest (2.6M records), a UK university (455K), and Novo Nordisk highlight the growing exposure of sensitive data across sectors.

At the same time, developments such as Google Chrome’s 429 vulnerability patch release and ongoing account takeover campaigns reinforce the urgency of proactive cybersecurity measures.

Organizations must act swiftly by prioritizing patch management, strengthening access controls, and enhancing monitoring frameworks to mitigate evolving threats.

Access the full report: https://www.crowe.com/ae/news/critical-vulnerabilities-and-global-data-breaches-signal-rising-risk-landscape

Recent weeks have underscored how rapidly cyber threats are evolving. From zero-click vulnerabilities such as Windows Netlogon RCE to authentication bypass issues in widely used platforms, attackers are exploiting critical gaps faster than ever.

At the same time, large-scale ransomware campaigns and supply chain compromises, including npm namespace abuse, are amplifying systemic risk across sectors such as healthcare and education.

Notable highlights:
• Critical vulnerabilities across major enterprise platforms
• Global impact following the Glassworm botnet takedown
• Increasing focus on developer ecosystem attacks
• Over 9,000 institutions affected by ransomware campaigns
• Advancements in AI-powered security solutions
A proactive, intelligence-driven security strategy is now essential.

🔹 Strategic Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing 🔹

We are pleased to share that our recent meeting with Dr. Abhinanda, Director – of Stirling (RAK, UAE) has been successfully concluded.

Our discussions went beyond placements and evolved into exploring meaningful areas of collaboration. These include:

✅ Engagement with our Learning Academy
✅ Opportunities for guest lectures and speaking engagements by our business leaders
✅ Building stronger connections in knowledge sharing and talent development

At Crowe, we believe that education plays a vital role in shaping future leaders. By sharing our expertise and real-world insights, we aim to contribute to developing professionals who are ready to thrive in a dynamic business environment.

This initiative reflects our commitment to continuous learning, collaboration, and investing in future talent.

We look forward to building a strong and impactful partnership with the University of Stirling and supporting the development of the next generation of leaders.

Building Risk Resilience in Geopolitical Uncertainty | Virtual Panel Discussion Highlights | Crowe UAE

What does real resilience look like in a volatile geopolitical environment? Our latest panel discussion explores how UAE organizations can strengthen risk management, cybersecurity, compliance, and ESG-led decision-making while continuing to grow.

Read the full article for speaker-led insights and the webinar Q&A. https://www.crowe.com/ae/news/building-risk-resilience-in-geopolitical-uncertainty

Watch full virtual panel discussion for deeper insights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XObUAO3ghGk&t=3s

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Watch our latest webinar on CBUAE 3057 and explore key highlights and learn how UAE financial institutions can protect their brand from impersonation (brand protection, digital impersonation,) monitoring channels, takedown processes, phishing, fake websites, rogue apps, deepfake fraud and consumer trust for UAE financial institutions.

Full webinar video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9Wyf7s-IxA

Read Article: https://www.crowe.com/ae/news/a-comprehensive-framework-for-brand-protection

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