18 February 2025, JW Marriott Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Participation at the 2025 MESAC Tax Summit is by invitation. For queries, please contact the event manager via email to sa-fmmesactaxsummit@kpmg.com.
Time (KSA) |
Session and Speakers |
9:00 – 9:30 |
Registration, refreshments, and networking |
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Welcome Dr. Rasheed Al-Qenae, Chairman, KPMG Middle East, South Asia, Caucasus, and Central Asia (MESAC) region |
Introduction and agenda Zubair Patel, Head of Tax, KPMG MESAC region |
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Uncovering the future of business in the Middle East |
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Economic update Asad Khan, Group Chief Economist, Saudi National Bank |
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Global perspective on the future of tax David Linke, Global Head of Tax & Legal Services, KPMG International |
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11:00 – 11:20 |
Refreshments and networking |
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Talking tax from a policy lens - The evolving horizon - Aabha Lekhak, Head of Tax, KPMG in Oman (moderator) - Vicki Heard, Head of Tax & Legal, KPMG EMA Region and KPMG UK - Joe Pacelli, Head of Tax, KPMG Middle East - Sadia Nazir, Head of Transfer Pricing & International Tax, KPMG in Saudi Arabia - Norah Hamidaddin, Senior Vice President – Head of Tax & Zakat, Riyad Bank |
Simplifying the complicated - Pillar two - Barbara Henzen, Head of Tax, KPMG Qatar, Energy & Natural Resources Tax Leader, KPMG EMA Region (moderator) - Christian Athanasoulas, Global Head of International Tax and M&A Tax, KPMG International - Jay Ayrton, Head of Tax Reimagined (Global Compliance & Transformation), KPMG EMA Region - Anand Krishnan, Regional Pillar II Leader, KPMG in Qatar - Mohammed Al-Dhubaib, Director - Group Tax Compliance Department, Saudi Aramco |
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Close of plenary and introduction to breakouts |
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12:45 – 14:00 |
Lunch and networking / prayer break |
Breakout Sessions – 1st selection |
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14:00 – 15:00 |
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Transfer pricing update - Dr. Jigna Sampath, Partner – Transfer Pricing and Financial Services Tax Leader, KPMG in Saudi Arabia (moderator) - Michael Freudenberg, Head of Transfer Pricing Services, KPMG EMA Region - Barbara Henzen, Head of Tax, KPMG Qatar, Energy & Natural Resources Tax Leader, KPMG EMA Region - Antonio Tapia, Partner – Transfer Pricing, KPMG in UAE |
Corporate tax update - Fahim Bashir, Partner – Tax, KPMG in Kuwait (moderator) - Anan Sijini, Partner – Corporate Tax, KPMG in Saudi Arabia - Maged Elmenyawi, Partner – Tax, KPMG in Egypt - Zeeshan Ijaz, Partner – Tax, KPMG in Pakistan - Shashank Chandak, Associate Director – Tax & Corporate Services, KPMG in Bahrain |
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Indirect tax update - Keith Donegan, Partner – Head of Indirect Tax, KPMG in UAE (moderator) - Ajay Garg, Partner – Indirect Tax, KPMG in Saudi Arabia - Jawad Inam, Director – Indirect Tax, KPMG in Saudi Arabia - Luis Miguel Alonso, Director – Value Added Tax, KPMG in UAE |
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15:00 – 15:15 |
Refreshments and networking |
Breakout Sessions – 2nd selection |
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15:15 – 16:00 |
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Q&A session: Saudi Arabia - Salam Eido, Partner, Tax Regional Leader - Riyadh, KPMG in Saudi Arabia (moderator) - Mohammad Kamran Sial, Partner, Tax Regional Leader - Khobar, KPMG in Saudi Arabia - Sadia Nazir, Head of Transfer Pricing & International Tax, KPMG in Saudi Arabia - Asadullah Azmat, Director – Indirect Tax, KPMG in Saudi Arabia |
Q&A session: UAE and Oman - Koen Desloover, Partner – Corporate Tax, KPMG in UAE (moderator) - Joseph Halim, Director – Corporate Tax, KPMG in UAE - Arturo González Torrero, Director - Corporate Tax, KPMG in UAE - Sumit Bansal, Director – Indirect Tax, KPMG in Oman |
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Technology focus in tax - breakthrough of AI - Nerses Nersisyan, Head of Tax & Legal, KPMG in Armenia & Uzbekistan (moderator) - Jay Ayrton, Head of Tax Reimagined (Global Compliance & Transformation), KPMG EMA Region - Robert Ptaszynski, Head of Digital & Innovation, KPMG Middle East |
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The 2025 MESAC Tax Summit will take place at the JW Marriott Hotel in Riyadh.
Location:
JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh
Address: King Fahd Rd, Sahafah District, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia (view map)
Hotel website: JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh
Delegates attending the 2025 MESAC Tax Summit and opting to stay at the JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh will need to arrange their own reservations with the hotel.
Other hotels located near the venue include:
- Radisson Hotel Riyadh Olaya
- Mansard Riyadh
- DoubleTree by Hilton Riyadh
- Novotel Riyadh
Please note that the 2025 MESAC Tax Summit takes place during peak season, which will likely affect hotel room rates and availabilities. We recommend delegates planning to attend the summit to make accommodation arrangements at the earliest.
Distance from Airport:
The JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh is situated approximately 27 kilometers (16.8 miles) away from King Khalid International Airport.
Travel time is approximately 30-40 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Taxi fare from the aforesaid airport to the event venue would cost approximately SAR150.00, but may vary depending on traffic conditions and choice of vehicle.
Delegates will need to make their own arrangements for travel between the airport and the hotel. If you wish to book a car directly with the hotel, please contact the hotel concierge: RUHJB.Concierge@marriott.com.
Climate:
The average temperature for Riyadh in February is 20°C (68°F).
Culture and customs:
Please refer to the Saudi culture and customs page on visitsaudi.com for relevant information.
- The event agenda and speakers are subject to change
- Participation at this event is by invitation and prior registration is required
- The event does not cover travel, accommodation and other miscellaneous expenses
Business attire/national dress
For queries or clarifications, please contact the event manager via email to sa-fmmesactaxsummit@kpmg.com
About
We are pleased to announce that KPMG’s 2025 Middle East, South Asia, Caucasus and Central Asia (MESAC) Tax Summit will be held on Tuesday, 18th February 2025 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The Summit will bring together tax and finance leaders as well as C-suite executives from the MESAC region, where sessions facilitated by local and global speakers will provide insight into today’s dynamic tax landscape and future outlook.
A variety of topics will be covered, including the latest tax developments, challenges, and opportunities. The Summit also presents a great platform for tax leaders to network and connect over tax related topics of interest.