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The Consulting Journal

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Analysis and reporting on UAE business structure, corporate tax, capital markets, and strategy — for institutions and operators who require precision.

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About The Consulting Journal

Business intelligence for serious operators in the UAE

The Consulting Journal (TCJ) is an editorial platform devoted to strategy, advisory insight, and institutional-grade analysis across the Emirates — written for leaders who allocate capital, shape policy, and carry execution risk.


We are not a marketing channel disguised as journalism. Tone is restrained, sourcing is explicit where it matters, and we treat the reader's attention as a finite resource.

Editorial Positioning

  • UAE business structure & corporate tax analysis
  • Capital markets & investment intelligence
  • Compliance, VAT & regulatory reporting
  • Healthcare careers & medical licensing (UAE)
  • Marketing & go-to-market for regional businesses
  • Practical guides for founders, CFOs & operators

Website: theconsultingjournal.com

Editorial Mission

Clarity without noise

"Markets reward speed; institutions require judgment. Our mission is to publish work that survives both — to help readers see structure in complexity, trade-offs in strategy, and second-order effects before they surface in headlines."

For Institutions

Analysis that holds when boards ask hard questions — frameworks you can stress-test and numbers you can audit.

For Operators

Practical guides on setup, tax, compliance, and growth — read against UAE regulation, not imported templates.

For Practitioners

Work informed by advisors, finance leaders, and specialists who operate in the same environments we describe.

Why Readers Trust Us

Editorial standards & independence

01

Evidence Over Rhetoric

We privilege frameworks you can stress-test, numbers you can audit, and language that holds when boards ask hard questions.

02

Built for the Gulf Context

Setup, tax, and capital flows are read against UAE regulation and market structure — not imported templates from other jurisdictions.

03

Editorial Independence

Analysis is labeled as analysis; reporting is separated from promotion. Conflicts are avoided, not reframed as thought leadership.

Editorial Desks & Categories

14 desks — aligned to how decisions are made in regional headquarters

Authors & Correspondents

theconsultingjournal.com/authors — practitioner-led editorial

Mandeep Masoun

Tax, Audit & Corporate Finance · KPM Global · TCJ Contributor

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Mandeep Masoun

Contributor, Tax, Audit & Corporate Finance · Tax & Compliance Expert · TCJ UAE

Chartered Accountant (ICAI) with over a decade of experience in statutory audit, corporate tax, VAT compliance, and financial reporting for businesses operating in the UAE and wider GCC. Senior practitioner at KPM Global. Regular TCJ contributor on corporate tax, VAT, cash flow, financial statements, crypto compliance, and reporting discipline founders need before fundraising or due diligence.

"Compliance is not a checkbox — it is the foundation that protects every business decision after it."
Credential
Chartered Accountant (ICAI)
Based in
Dubai, UAE
Firm
KPM Global
Role at TCJ
Tax, Audit & Finance Contributor
Specialism
UAE CT, VAT, Audit, ESR/AML, Reporting
Languages
English, Hindi
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Mandeep Masoun — Career & Credentials

Career Timeline

2014–2019

Audit & Assurance Associate → Manager

Regional audit & advisory firm, UAE — statutory audits, IFRS reporting, and SME advisory across mainland and free zone entities.

2019–2023

Senior Tax & Compliance Consultant

KPM Global, Dubai — led UAE corporate tax readiness, VAT compliance, and ESR/AML programmes for growing companies.

2023–Present

Senior Practitioner — Tax, Audit & Reporting

KPM Global · The Consulting Journal — advises founders and finance teams on CT, VAT, audit readiness, and investor-grade reporting.

Credentials & Track Record

Chartered Accountant (ICAI)

Audit, tax, and financial reporting for UAE entities.

10+ Years UAE Experience

Through corporate tax introduction, VAT maturity, and evolving FTA compliance.

154 Articles on TCJ

Across 6 desks — tax, finance, crypto, setup, investment, ideas.

Audit & Assurance

IFRS reporting and documentation for banks, investors, and regulators.

VAT & Corporate Tax

Registration, returns, disclosures aligned with FTA and MoF requirements.

TCJ Contributor

Tax, finance, and crypto desks for UAE founders and finance teams.

Mandeep Masoun — Expertise & TCJ Coverage

What Mandeep Covers at TCJ

UAE Corporate Tax

Registration, filing, small business relief, and compliance.

VAT Registration & Filing

Mandatory and voluntary registration, returns, FTA-ready records.

Financial Reporting

P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPIs, investor-ready accounts.

Audit & Assurance

Statutory audits, IFRS reporting for banks and investors.

Crypto & Digital Assets

Compliance, due diligence, and financial reporting in UAE.

ESR & AML Compliance

Economic substance, governance, and AML controls.

UAE Corporate Tax

  • CT registration and deregistration
  • Annual return preparation and filing
  • Small Business Relief assessment
  • Transfer pricing documentation
  • Tax group structuring

VAT Compliance

  • Mandatory and voluntary VAT registration
  • Monthly and quarterly VAT returns
  • Voluntary disclosure and penalty mitigation
  • VAT on cross-border services
  • FTA audit preparation

Audit & Assurance

  • Statutory audit (UAE entities)
  • IFRS financial statement preparation
  • Due diligence support for investors
  • Opening balance and first-year audit

Mandeep Masoun — Reader Trust & Published Work

154 published pieces across 6 desks · ★★★★★ 5/5 avg.

Trusted by UAE Founders & CFOs

★★★★★

"Best advisory firm — clear on UAE corporate tax and VAT without the usual jargon."

★★★★★

"Mandeep's TCJ guides are what we send to new finance hires before their first FTA filing."

★★★★★

"Practical audit and reporting advice — helped us get bank-ready accounts in one quarter."

UAE Business Setup · Corporate Tax · Investment · Finance · Crypto · Ideas

Recent Articles (Live from TCJ)

  • 7 Costly Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make While Choosing a UAE Free Zone
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  • The 2026 UAE Business Checklist: License, Tax, VAT, Banking, Staff and Compliance
  • How to Raise Money Without Losing Control: 9 Founder-Smart Funding Options
  • UAE Corporate Tax: Building a First-Year Operating System
  • What UAE Businesses Can Automate and What Still Needs Expert Review
  • Transfer Pricing in UAE: Why SMEs Should Start Paying Attention
  • What Banks Look for in Crypto-Related Companies in the UAE
  • 15 Practical Business Ideas for the UAE Market in 2026
  • Why Cheap Pricing Can Destroy a Business: 7 Practical Lessons

Need UAE tax, VAT, or audit support? Mandeep and the KPM Global team advise founders and finance teams on corporate tax, VAT compliance, and investor-ready reporting.

Dr. Sabahat Rahmedova

Medical Licensing & Healthcare Workforce Advisor · KPM Global · You Recruit UAE

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Dr. Sabahat Rahmedova

Medical Licensing & Healthcare Workforce Advisor · Medical Licensing Expert · KPM Global UAE

Epidemiologist with more than eleven years of experience guiding healthcare professionals through UAE medical licensing, regulator requirements, and career transitions into Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the Northern Emirates. Works with KPM Global on DHA, MOHAP, DOH, and allied licensing pathways. Publishes practical guides that doctors, recruiters, and hospital administrators use to move from eligibility to active practice without costly delays.

"A licensing file that is complete before submission saves months — and often saves a career move altogether."
Credential
Epidemiologist
Experience
11+ years
Based in
Dubai, UAE
Firm
KPM Global
Role at TCJ
Medical Licensing & Career Contributor
Regulators
DHA · MOHAP · DOH · DataFlow
Languages
English, Russian, Turkmen, Turkish, Uzbek
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Dr. Sabahat Rahmedova — Career & Credentials

Career Timeline

2012–2018

Public Health & Epidemiology

Healthcare institutions, Turkmenistan & UAE — clinical and population-health work building regulatory literacy.

2018–2022

Healthcare Licensing Consultant

UAE medical recruitment & advisory firms — DataFlow, PQR assessment, first-time DHA and MOHAP applications.

2022–Present

Medical Licensing & Workforce Advisor

KPM Global · The Consulting Journal — leads DHA, MOHAP, and DOH licensing support; publishes on Medical Career desk.

Credentials & Track Record

Epidemiologist

Population health and evidence-based practice for regulator-ready files.

11+ Years Experience

UAE healthcare licensing, workforce placement, return-to-practice rules.

DHA · MOHAP · DOH

Eligibility letters vs active licences and cross-emirate mobility.

DataFlow & PQR Specialist

Primary-source verification and gap-of-practice documentation.

22 TCJ Guides

Licensing roadmaps, exam prep, and career guides for doctors.

KPM Global Advisor

Medical licensing support for clinicians, hospitals, and employers.

Dr. Sabahat Rahmedova — Expertise & TCJ Coverage

What Dr. Covers at TCJ

DHA Medical Licensing

Eligibility letters, active licences, exams, fees, Dubai requirements.

MOHAP Licensing

Federal MOHAP routes outside DHA and DOH jurisdictions.

DOH Abu Dhabi

Department of Health licensing for specialists and GPs.

DataFlow & PQR

Primary-source verification and document sequencing.

UAE Medical Careers

CV, LinkedIn, hospital portals, post-licence job search.

International Credentials

PLAB, USMLE, EMREE, and exam-exemption pathways.

DHA (Dubai Health Authority)

  • Eligibility letter vs active licence
  • DHA exam format, fees, and preparation
  • Specialist and general practitioner routes
  • Renewal and status changes
  • Cross-referencing with DOH and MOHAP

MOHAP & DOH

  • MOHAP licence application sequencing
  • DOH Abu Dhabi specialist registration
  • Choosing the correct regulator by emirate
  • Transfer and reciprocity considerations
  • Employer sponsorship alignment

Exam & Exemption Routes

  • PLAB, USMLE, and EMREE holder guidance
  • Licensing exam waiver assessment
  • Return-to-practice after clinical gaps
  • Study resources aligned to UAE syllabi

Dr. Sabahat Rahmedova — Reader Trust & Published Work

22 published pieces on Medical Career desk · ★★★★★ 5/5 avg.

Trusted by UAE Doctors & Recruiters

★★★★★

"Dr. Rahmedova's DHA guide saved us weeks. She explained eligibility versus active licence clearly — our file was accepted without back-and-forth."

★★★★★

"Finally someone who writes MOHAP and DOH differences in plain language. Essential reading before you pay any licensing fees."

★★★★★

"The DataFlow article alone prevented a costly document mistake. Precise, practical, and clearly written by someone who does this work."

Medical Career Desk

Published Articles (Live from TCJ)

  • UAE Doctor Employment Contracts: 17 Clauses to Review
  • Golden Visa for Doctors in the UAE: Eligibility, Benefits, and Application Steps
  • Work Visa and Residence Visa for Doctors in the UAE
  • Public vs Private Hospital Jobs in the UAE for Doctors
  • High-Demand Doctor Specialties in the UAE: 11 Career Paths
  • How to Get a DHA License as a Doctor in Dubai in 2026
  • DHA vs DOH vs MOHAP for Doctors: Practical UAE License Guide
  • DataFlow for UAE Medical Licensing: A Practical Guide
  • How to Get a MOHAP License as a Doctor in the UAE
  • How to Get a DOH Abu Dhabi License as a Doctor
  • Can You Get a UAE Doctor License Without the Licensing Exam?
  • DHA Eligibility Letter vs Active License: Dubai Licensing Guide
  • Gap of Practice Rules for UAE Doctors
  • UAE PQR for Doctors: Licensing Requirements Explained

Need DHA, MOHAP, or DOH licensing support? Dr. Rahmedova and the KPM Global team guide doctors through UAE medical licensing — from DataFlow and PQR to active practice.

Sam Gupta

Marketing Consultant at GZ Connect · TCJ Contributor

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Sam Gupta

Marketing Consultant at GZ Connect · TCJ Marketing Desk

GZ Connect provides complete marketing, advertising, and influencer marketing solutions designed to help brands grow their visibility, reach the right audience, and build stronger market presence. From campaign planning and brand promotion to digital advertising and influencer collaborations, GZ Connect helps businesses create impactful marketing strategies that drive awareness, engagement, and growth.

Role
Marketing Consultant · GZ Connect
TCJ Desk
Marketing
Published
20 pieces on TCJ
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What Sam Covers at TCJ — Marketing Desk

Lead Generation

Campaign fixes, targeting, follow-up, and lead quality.

Client Acquisition

Repeatable systems vs random referrals.

Content & Branding

Storytelling, positioning, premium branding on a budget.

Digital Advertising

Meta Ads vs Google Ads, ROI measurement.

Website Conversion

Service pages, trust-building, visitor-to-lead fixes.

Founder Visibility

Founder-led marketing, authority, and brand recall.

Sam Gupta — Published Work

20 published pieces on Marketing desk

Marketing Desk
  • Why Lead Generation Campaigns Fail: 9 Practical Fixes
  • How to Build a Client Acquisition System: A Practical Consulting Guide
  • Email Marketing Ideas for Consulting Firms That Build Trust and Win Clients
  • How to Create a High-Converting Service Page That Brings Better Leads
  • Why Your Business Needs a Clear Positioning Statement
  • The Marketing Numbers Every Business Should Track
  • How to Use Storytelling in Business Marketing
  • Why Founders Should Become the Face of Their Business
  • How to Build a Premium Brand Without a Big Budget
  • Social Media Content Ideas for Professional Services
  • Turning Consultant Knowledge into Content That Builds Authority
  • Why Posting Daily Is Not a Marketing Strategy
  • How to Create a Strong Offer for Your Services
  • Meta Ads vs Google Ads: Which Is Better for Your Business?
  • How Case Studies Help UAE Firms Attract Premium Clients
  • Why Educational Content Wins More Clients for Service Businesses
  • How to Build Trust Before Asking for a Sale
  • Why Your Website Is Not Converting Visitors: 15 Practical Reasons and Fixes
  • The Difference Between Branding and Marketing
  • How to Create a Content Strategy for a UAE Business

Sofia Ortiz

Leadership & Organizations · TCJ Contributor

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Sofia Ortiz

Leadership & Organizations · TCJ Contributor

Sofia Ortiz studies executive teams, incentives, and operating models in complex enterprises. Her TCJ work focuses on institutional-grade analysis at the intersection of governance, corporate tax compliance, and board-level oversight in UAE entities.

Focus
Executive teams, incentives, operating models
Published
1 piece on Corporate Tax & Compliance desk
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Corporate Tax & Compliance

Featured Article

UAE Corporate Tax: Building a First-Year Operating System

The introduction of federal corporate tax reframes how UAE entities evidence substance, manage related-party flows, and align board oversight with filing reality. This briefing outlines a practical operating system for year one and beyond.

May 17, 2026 · 16 min read · Corporate Tax & Compliance desk

Areas of Focus

  • Executive team dynamics and incentives
  • Operating models in complex enterprises
  • Board oversight aligned with corporate tax filing
  • Substance evidence and related-party governance
  • Institutional analysis for year-one CT operating systems

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