H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed opens PwC’s new regional office in Dubai

Wednesday, 25 November 2020 19:38

The professional services firm, PwC has opened its new regional office in Downtown Dubai.

The office, located in Emaar Square was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Group, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and Second Deputy Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai.

Sheikh Ahmed stressed the government is committed to creating the conditions for the private sector to grow their business, innovate with freedom and add new value to the economy.

"The opening of PwC's new offices is the latest sign that global companies continue to see Dubai as a promising investment destination that is well placed to accelerate growth in the post-pandemic phase," he added.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum opens the new six-story building of PwC Middle East, a member of the world’s leading professional services firm, located at Emaar Square in Downtown #Dubai.https://t.co/Q1pv9rSoNw pic.twitter.com/xNOP0qm4KX
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 25, 2020

.@HHAhmedBinSaeed: Happiness & wellbeing are part of Dubai’s vision for a productive society that is attractive to local and global talent, and PwC’s new office is an example of modern work environments that deliver strong people and client experiences, His Highness further said.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 25, 2020

Hani Askhar, PwC Middle East Senior Partner, added, "The UAE has long signified a beacon for tolerance, resilience and innovation. As a testament to our continued investment in the region, we have reimagined our workplace in a number of locations around the Middle East. As a people business, it only made sense that our new offices in Dubai were centred around our clients and people."

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