DIFC Academy graduates first cohort of 28 tax professionals under the UAE corporate tax diploma programme

DIFC Academy graduates first cohort of 28 tax professionals under the UAE corporate tax diploma programme

- Delivered in collaboration with PwC’s Academy Middle East, the globally recognised, certified diploma programme equipped participants with comprehensive knowledge of the new UAE Federal Corporate Tax (CT) Law

Dubai, UAE: DIFC Academy, the education centre of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, recently celebrated the success of the first cohort of the UAE Corporate Tax Diploma Programme, delivered in collaboration with PwC’s Academy, the talent and skills development business of PwC Middle East.

A graduation ceremony was held recently to honour the 28 finance, legal and tax professionals from across sectors, who extensively studied the UAE Federal Corporate Tax (CT) Law that came into effect in the UAE on 1 June 2023. Offered at the DIFC Academy, the first class of the globally recognised diploma programme comprised 13 nationalities, 46 per cent of whom were female, reflecting the global appeal and inclusive nature of the Academy’s programmes. The participants followed a condensed, one-month programme that equipped them to guide companies in complying with the new UAE corporate tax requirements.

The diversity of the participants also made for a dynamic and engaging learning environment, with participants benefitting from meaningful networking