Dhruva will transition to the Ryan brand across the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia by the end of 2026, advancing the integration of the Middle Eastern tax advisory firm with Ryan’s global platform.
The rebranding represents the next phase of the companies’ strategic joint venture announced in 2025, combining Dhruva’s regional tax expertise with Ryan’s technology, international resources and global service capabilities.
Dhruva’s existing advisory teams will continue serving clients as the business transitions to the Ryan identity.
Ryan plans to continue investing in its Middle East operations by expanding its team, capabilities and presence across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh.
The practice provides services across corporate tax, VAT and other indirect taxes, transfer pricing, M&A tax structuring, research and development, and cross-border compliance.
The brand transition will occur in phases during the second half of 2026, including changes to signage, visual identity and digital properties.
Ryan has more than 7,100 professionals and associates serving more than 74,000 clients across over 80 countries.
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“The Middle East has been a strategic growth market for us for many years, and we have built a strong advisory practice founded on deep client relationships, technical excellence, and local market understanding,” said Dinesh Kanabar, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Dhruva Advisors and Vice Chairman, Ryan. “The transition to the Ryan brand marks a significant milestone in our journey and reflects the strength of our partnership. By combining our regional expertise with Ryan’s global scale, technology, and international capabilities, we are creating an even stronger platform to support clients across the region as they navigate an increasingly dynamic and evolving tax landscape.”
Dinesh Kanabar, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Dhruva Advisors and Vice Chairman of Ryan
“The Middle East is one of the most important growth markets for tax advisory services globally, and we are investing in the region with a long-term view,” said Tom Shave, President of Ryan’s European and Asia-Pacific Operations. “Uniting under the Ryan brand strengthens how we serve clients across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Europe—bringing seamless access to our global expertise, technology, and international resources through one trusted platform. This transition marks an important milestone in our integration and reinforces our commitment to the region’s future.”
Tom Shave, President of Ryan’s European and Asia-Pacific Operations
“The response from our clients over the past year has been the clearest validation of this partnership,” said Nimish Goel, Leader, Middle East, Dhruva, a Ryan Affiliate. “From the outset, our teams have been integrating Ryan’s global capabilities in technology, specialized expertise, and best practices into the work we already lead in the region. Adopting the Ryan brand is the natural next step. It is the same people and the same trusted relationships, now carrying the name of the largest Firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes.”
Nimish Goel, Leader, Middle East at Dhruva, a Ryan Affiliate
