RSM UAE and RSM Pakistan Renew Strategic Alliance After a Successful First Year of Virtual Support

January 2026

RSM UAE and RSM Pakistan are pleased to announce the renewal of their strategic alliance for 2026, following the successful completion of the first full year of virtual support across audit, advisory, and tax service lines.

Throughout 2025, senior audit and tax associates from RSM Pakistan were virtually seconded to RSM UAE. Their contributions strengthened audit delivery, enhanced tax compliance capabilities, and added technical depth to several key engagements. The two firms also jointly served major clients in the UAE’s insurance and healthcare sectors—further demonstrating the effectiveness, efficiency, and maturity of the collaboration.

Strengthening a Proven Delivery Model

The alliance is anchored in a virtual secondment framework that provides RSM UAE with seamless access to skilled professionals from RSM Pakistan’s Virtual Support Hub. This model is supported by secure technology, structured governance, and RSM’s global quality standards.

The renewal signifies the success of this approach and reinforces the shared commitment of both firms to expanding cross-border capabilities in alignment with the ONE RSM vision.

Unified Through The Rsm Global Network

As part of the world’s sixth-largest audit, tax, and consulting network, both RSM UAE and RSM Pakistan operate under a consistent methodology and shared values—ensuring client-centric, high-quality services across all touchpoints.

Leadership Commentary

Bassam Dahman, Managing Partner at RSM UAE, Market Leader – MENA commented:
“This partnership with RSM Pakistan reflects our dedication to strengthening cross-border capabilities across the MENA region. The virtual support model enhances our ability to mobilize expertise quickly, deepen technical capacity, and deliver the exceptional client experience that defines RSM.”

Hamid Masood, Managing Partner at RSM Pakistan, commented:
“The renewal of this arrangement reflects RSM UAE’s confidence in our virtual support capabilities. We remain committed to delivering high-quality services and strengthening cross-border collaboration within the RSM network.

Rajesh Tacker, Partner at RSM UAE, commented:
“Our collaboration with RSM Pakistan reflects our commitment to providing seamless, high-quality services to our clients. The virtual support model enhances our agility, strengthens our technical capacity, and enables us to address complex client needs with greater confidence.”

Rahat Ali Shah, Partner at RSM Pakistan and Head of the Virtual Support Hub, added:
“Completing our first year of virtual support is a significant milestone. Renewing this alliance deepens our cooperation within the RSM network and reinforces our ability to deliver exceptional client service through shared resources and strong governance.”