Countries in this region: Bahrain, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Iraq.

Qualifications and Programmes in the Middle East

ICAEW qualifications and programmes available in the Middle East including information on ACA, CFAB and the Forsati programme for GCC Nationals.

Members in the Middle East

ICAEW Middle East Advisory Group

The ICAEW Members Advisory Group, under the leadership of Anthony O'Sullivan, Managing Partner at EY UAE, comprises 21 senior ICAEW members representing diverse sectors and industries across the Middle East.

Contact Members and Council Member

Contact members can help with on-the-ground know-how. Council members represent the interests of members in your region.

Become a BFP

Obtain your Business and Finance Professional (BFP) designation free of charge an ICAEW member.

Become a fellow

After 10 years of being an associate member of ICAEW you can apply for fellowship at no extra cost.

Meet Kumba Jow Jeng FCA

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Meet Kumba Jow Jeng FCA

Kumba Jow Jeng, Global Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, JLL shares her inspiring journey with the ACA qualification, from her challenges to the many opportunities it's opened up. She also explains why the ICAEW ACA is more than just a piece of paper; it's a lifelong investment in your career and personal development.

Meet Jimmy Sadri ACA BFP

Hanadi Khalife, Head of Middle East, ICAEW sits down with Jimmy Sadri ACA BFP, Manager, Transaction Risk Management (Portfolio and Endorsements), to discuss the impact of the ACA qualification on his career. Jimmy reveals how ICAEW has equipped him with the resilience and analytical skills needed for success in risk management.

Become an ICAEW member

Credit for Prior Learning Accreditation

You may be eligible to apply for credit for prior learning if you hold a relevant degree or qualification.

ICAEW ACA tuition providers

Access the list of professional education providers who are recognised ICAEW Partners in Learning for the ICAEW ACA.

ICAEW CFAB tuition providers

Access the list of professional education providers who are recognised ICAEW Partners in Learning for the ICAEW CFAB.

Start your ACA training

If you are based in UAE you can qualify as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant whether you are a school-leaver, a graduate, a member or affiliate of another professional body.

Start ICAEW CFAB

ICAEW CFAB is a globally-recognised qualification in finance, accounting and business. It is open to everyone and can be studied independently or via a tuition provider.

Join us from another body

If you are a qualified member of another professional accountancy body, you could be eligible to join the ICAEW.

ICAEW student Fatima AlMarar, Senior Consultant, EY Parthenon

Meet Fatima, an inspiring future leader, one step away from completing her ICAEW ACA qualification.

Key resources

Blogs and articles

Read the latest insights from our members and stakeholders in the Middle East.

Economic Update: Middle East

The ICAEW Economic Update: Middle East, is a quarterly economic forecast for the region prepared directly for the finance profession.

Middle East events

See what's coming up next in the Middle East.

Middle East event updates

Communities

Information, insights, guidance and networking opportunities on a range of industry sectors, professional specialisms and at various stages throughout your career. Free for ICAEW members and students.

Advisory helpline and services

Whatever your technical or ethical query, get in touch for confidential advice from the experts.

Middle East Inspiring Future Female Leaders

Inspiring Future Leaders connects aspiring younger members with senior finance leaders of large organisations through a series of free, virtual roundtables.