A message from leadership
In a year of change and uncertainty, the key to Deloitte’s continued success has been to ground our work in a purpose that transcends the day-to-day: making an impact that matters.
The Middle East region continues to advance at a rapid and impressive rate with dynamic variables continually coming into play. With it, Deloitte Middle East has continued to have a constructive role in this evolution. Our professional business service advisors proudly continue to support the needs of clients, people, and society as a whole, always with the goal of making an impact that matters. If there is one thing 2022 has clearly taught us all, it is to keep moving and to be resilient. At Deloitte, we continue to strive to build solid connections that matter because it is through such networks that we can create successful outcomes. This belief system extends to our teams within Deloitte, our clients all over the region, as well as the local communities that surround us. Our annual Impact Report offers a collection of stories that exemplifies our contributions throughout the Middle East region in 2022, and describes the various ways in which we have made, and continue to make, an impact that matters to our people, clients, and communities.
Business
This has been an extraordinary year filled with various endeavors and remarkable ventures. From Deloitte and Expo 2020 Dubai joining forces... to leading a national e-invoicing solution in the KSA, this was just the beginning of many projects to be implemented and supported throughout the year. Deloitte Middle East’s participation in the responsible metaverse, a high-profile Forensic team investigation into fraudulent schemes for a government entity, and the advancing cyber security agenda in the UAE, proves how our work and commitment to clients remains unparalleled. Deloitte Middle East proudly continues to offer strategic partners and clients the support and expertise required to bring about regional success.
Environmental
Throughout this past year, the world has witnessed the visible impact of climate change. With sustainability a significant aspect of Deloitte’s mission on a global scale, we continue to focus on our WorldClimate strategy, which drives responsible climate choices within our organization and elsewhere. .
Recognizing that the need to reduce emissions is paramount, Deloitte Middle East has chosen to compensate for unabated emissions through certified carbon offsets. Our organization has started offsetting its operational and business travel emissions annually since FY2020, and all our FY2022 emissions have been offset. In addition, as part of our WorldClimate commitment, Deloitte Middle East adopted beehives to support the dwindling bee population, local production, and sustainable honey-making practices. Deloitte also planted mangrove trees throughout the UAE in the Tree for 50 campaign. .
We also remain committed to assist in humanitarian crises when and where needed, and at Deloitte, we know that all efforts, large or small, can truly make a difference for others in need. Throughout the disastrous floods in Pakistan, Deloitte Middle East was ready to provide support and relief by donating to the Pakistan Humanitarian Crisis through UNICEF.
“We have evolved our talent programs to help empower Deloitte people to design a work life that works for them—giving them the flexibility to pursue their passions and care for the people they love.”
Social/People
Understanding how the youth of today will become the leaders of tomorrow, we invest our time, energy, and experience in students, fresh graduates, and young individuals. Programs and initiatives such as the BrightStart apprenticeship program, the Middle East NextGen CIO program, as well as the Future Coders program in collaboration with UNICEF, are just some examples of the programs we have designed to meet the needs of the Middle East region and support the leaders of tomorrow.
Deloitte continues to provide opportunities to expose our workforce to different cultures, experiences, and perspectives. Deloitte Middle East leaders have dedicated time and resources to develop inclusion programs, such as Sponsor ME, Mentor ME, and Womentor for female employees, which will support our leadership pipeline. With the launch of HybridWorks, which offers our employees choice and flexibility, we aimed at optimizing the combination of virtual experiences and coming together with purpose through intentional in-person moments that create unique value for clients and talent alike. We continued to capitalize on Deloitte University in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) for best in-class learning and development, and also created an initiative with our Deloitte colleagues in the UK to advance the skills of new Middle East recruits joining Audit & Assurance through our latest Skills Academy.
At Deloitte, we are always motivated to be of assistance to our clients, colleagues, and the communities that surround us. We remain supportive with innovative ideas, the latest technologies, and the knowledge required to make an impact that matters today and beyond. This 2022 Deloitte Middle East Impact Report presents a collection of selected stories that highlight our contributions and impact within the region over the past year. I hope that you enjoy reading about our endeavors of 2022 and I look forward to embarking on more innovative missions in years to come.
Mutasem Dajani
CEO, Deloitte Middle East
