The TADAT Secretariat and CERT The Centre of Excellence for Applied Research & Training- today launched a joint program (TADATx) to strengthen tax administration capacity in the United Arab Emirates and the region. This cooperation aims to advance the professionalization of the tax administration function in line with international good practices.
The TADATx programs will enable institutions to build capacity in the taxation field through a methodology that aligns with expected domestic revenue mobilization outcomes. CERT, (the research and training arm of the federal Higher Colleges of Technology- the largest higher education institution in UAE), through their Tax Academy will be the only training provider of TADAT Assessor training programs in the UAE and the Gulf region.
Highlighting the importance of the partnership, Dr. Mohamed Baka, CEO of CERT, said: “We are delighted to extend our expertise to empower national and regional cadres to undertake and succeed in tax-related roles. This collaboration with TADAT Secretariat is a testament to CERT’s commitment to fostering an ecosystem for sustainable development of talent in tax administration and fiscal planning in the region.”
For her part, Katherine Baer, The Deputy Director of the Fiscal Affairs department, said, “If tax officials of the UAE, other countries in the Gulf region, and beyond can further their knowledge of good tax administration practices through TADAT, the collaboration with CERT will have helped build institutional capacity in the region: a worthy goal for all. “
CERT’s core mission is to design and deliver world-class programs to develop the nation’s workforce, fostering government excellence and industry competitiveness. CERT established its Tax Academy in 2018 to advance the professionalization of the taxation function in the UAE in response to the visionary changes in the taxation landscape of the nation. The TADATx program will be delivered in blended mode, with the participation of TADAT and CERT Tax Administration experts, combining the edX edge platform and CERT’s Menasati, in weekly clinics led by CERT Tax Academy faculty. The first cohort of the TADATx program will start on June 27th, 2022, and applications for the Fall 2022 cohort will open in July.
