The new DIFC branch of Horwath MAK will be one of the company's 13 offices in the UAE, and will form part of Horwath International's network of 430 worldwide offices.

Saad Maniar, Managing Partner of the firm's office at DIFC explained that:

"The establishment of an office in DIFC will enable us to better serve our financial services clients, as well as develop new business relationships. It is a wonderful opportunity for us to build on the experience we have acquired over the past 26 years in accounting and auditing and expand our capabilities in consulting and research."

Nasser Alshaali, the Chief Executive Officer of the DIFC Authority, added:

"As the economy and the financial industry in the region experiences high growth, companies need high-quality accounting, auditing and consulting services to develop sustainable businesses."

"With its extensive experience in this field, HORWATH MAK is ideally positioned to serve this expanding market. Their office in DIFC will help them to further grow their business by developing closer links with their customers."

With a 26 -year track record, Horwath MAK is rated among the top ten accounting, auditing and consulting firms in the UAE. It is a member of Horwath International, the ninth-ranked accounting and consulting network in the world.