Hadeel Biyari is the first Saudi Indirect Tax Partner at Deloitte Middle East, where she also serves as the firm’s KSA Indirect Tax Controversy and Litigation Leader.
In these prominent roles, Biyari's responsibilities are multifaceted. She drives business development initiatives, identifies opportunities for revenue expansion, keeps abreast of the ever-evolving indirect tax laws and regulations, and imparts thought leadership to clients seeking expert guidance.
Her leadership saw the creation of Deloitte's indirect tax controversy team, designed to support both local and multinational businesses in their tax audits and appeals. Biyari has successfully orchestrated a series of wins at tax authority and tribunal levels, reinforcing her reputation for exceptional client outcomes. These victories are largely due to her talent for unifying diverse, cross-functional teams that operate both domestically and internationally.
Before her tenure at Deloitte, Biyari accrued valuable experience in the United Arab Emirates, aiding businesses with VAT and Excise tax implementations in 2018. Her provision of advisory services on tax technology solutions earned her a prestigious VAT Implementation Award from the UAE Group Co.
Committed to cultivating the next generation of tax professionals, Biyari has leveraged her position to support Saudi Vision 2030. She has conducted informative sessions at universities and career fairs, educating aspiring accountants on potential career pathways in taxation.
Biyari launched her career at Saudi Aramco in 2007, where she led numerous projects ranging from refining accounting policies to implementing a sophisticated product system. Most notably, she pioneered the development of a successful VAT implementation project, significantly raising tax awareness within the organization.
Biyari holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK, and several professional accreditations including ACCA membership, a SOCPA zakat and VAT licenses, and an ATT GCC VAT compliance diploma.
