The Dubai Cloud Connection

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Counting on Change

Leigh Stallard

18 episodes

2 days ago

Cloud Accounting promised to change the game for accountants, bookkeepers - but the majority of firms are still stuck, struggling to embrace change and adopt the tools the tools they've selected. This podcast is all about helping saas vendors, accountants and bookkeepers to navigate the difficult process of change together, with tips and advice from some of the leaders in our space.

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The Dubai Cloud Connection - Ayman Kaouri

Counting on Change

31 minutes 1 second

5 months ago

The Dubai Cloud Connection - Ayman Kaouri

Could Dubai leapfrog the UK when it comes to B2B SaaS tech adoption in accounting? In this episode, we dive into what’s really happening on the ground in the UAE, with a focus on accounting firms, cloud migration, AI-driven automation and the evolving role of vendors.We’re joined by Ayman Kaouri—former Xero EMEA strategy lead and now driving change at Scope—who shares insights on the rise of Dubai as a hotspot for accounting SaaS, how local legislation like VAT, corporate tax and upcoming e-invoicing is pushing tech forward, and what UK firms can learn (or fear?) from the UAE’s breakneck pace.💡 Topics we cover: • B2B SaaS tech adoption: UK vs UAE • Dubai’s accounting tech scene post-VAT & corporate tax • AI, automation and the role of change agents in SaaS adoption • How tech conferences (or lack of them) impact awareness • Why some Dubai firms may soon compete in the UK • Vendor blind spots and opportunities in the Middle East00:00 Ayman Kaouri - The Dubai Crossover01:55 Personal Journey in the Accounting Tech Space03:48 Overcoming Resistance to Change in Accounting06:54 Dubai vs. UK: Tech Adoption in Accounting11:15 The Role of AI and Emerging Technologies16:29 The Future of Accounting Tech in Dubai29:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts🎙️ Perfect for:SaaS vendors, accountants, tech consultants, and anyone watching the global shift in B2B accounting tech.🔗 Learn more about Scope and Accounting Refiguredhttps://scopecloudsolutions.com/https://refigured.tech/📬 Connect with Ayman on LinkedIn – he’s open to chathttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ayman-kaouri/This podcast is produced and edited by Nomad Videohttps://nomadvideo.co.uk/#saas #accountingtech #dubaitech #b2bsaas #uae #cloudaccounting #techadoption #fintech #xero #dext #accountingtransformation