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Mandated by Vision 2030 and funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, development companies in the Kingdom are operating at a pace and scale unprecedented in the region. They are expected to build cities, deliver infrastructure, attract investment and demonstrate measurable progress under intense public and shareholder scrutiny. In this environment, strategic ambition is not the differentiator.

The Intelligence Shift Go beyond the AI headlines and find out how leaders are applying AI to solve real business challenges. Through conversations with executives, innovators, and industry experts, The Intelligence Shift with Dan Priest, PwC's US Chief AI Officer, examines the opportunities, risks, and practical realities shaping AI adoption across industries.

Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Shin Yamaguchi, a tax partner at PwC Japan, the Japanese inbound tax leader, and host of the English-language podcast Dial in Japan. Doug and Shin discuss Japan’s current inbound and outbound investment environment, the role of supply-chain diversification and energy security in Japanese outbound strategy, and why Japan remains an active market for inbound acquisitions and carve-outs.

Advanced AI capabilities can help security teams accelerate threat detection, investigation, and response Cybersecurity has entered a new era. As threat actors increasingly leverage advanced technologies to scale attacks and move faster, defenders face mounting pressure to identify, investigate, and respond to threats with greater speed and precision.

Transformation today extends far beyond technology. While modern platforms and tools are critical enablers, true transformation touches every part of the business—people and culture. Regulatory compliance. Operations. Everything. These interconnected efforts often happen concurrently, introducing a wide range of risks that can derail progress if not carefully managed.

Unlock growth The next wave of growth will reward bold moves that unlock fresh opportunities. We help you move beyond marginal gains to entirely new ways to grow. New business models. New markets. New relevance. Wherever you are in the journey, we meet you there with the insight, cross-functional knowledge, and experience to make reinvention a reality.

The snapshot Outcomes at a glance 4 continents: Engine has sold to banks across four continents, supported by PwC’s deep industry expertise and global network. 12-month accelerated delivery: From idea to outcome, implementation into new banks takes just 12 months. 1 team: PwC UK and Starling teams working as one—founding a new company to help revolutionise banking. 10-year partnership: A decade of working together, helping Starling continuously reinvent.

México atraviesa una etapa decisiva para la estructuración de infraestructura pública estratégica con participación de los sectores público, privado y social. Para los equipos directivos, la discusión no se limita a identificar oportunidades; implica evaluar con oportunidad el papel que podrían asumir antes de que los primeros proyectos sienten precedentes en materia de estructuración, financiamiento y asignación de riesgos.

Boards do not need to settle the debate over what sustainability means. They need to understand which sustainability issues can shape long-term performance and how those issues connect to strategy. Markets reward measurable outcomes, and effective oversight keeps the conversation grounded in business impact.