The latest articles on DEV Community by maher. saqib (@maher_saqib_6136660f4861). https://dev.to/maher_saqib_6136660f4861 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F1675498%2F37aea101-7fe0-401c-a972-e31cc33f3225.png https://dev.to/maher_saqib_6136660f4861 en maher. saqib Mon, 04 May 2026 13:33:00 +0000 https://dev.to/maher_saqib_6136660f4861/exploring-cma-in-dubai-worth-it-for-a-finance-career-1f3 https://dev.to/maher_saqib_6136660f4861/exploring-cma-in-dubai-worth-it-for-a-finance-career-1f3 <p>I’ve been exploring different paths in finance lately, and CMA (Certified Management Accountant) keeps coming up—especially in the context of Dubai.</p> <p>What caught my attention is how it’s not just about accounting, but more about analysis, planning, and decision-making. That seems a lot more aligned with where finance roles are heading.</p> <p>I was also looking at how people usually prepare for it and came across a few institutes here, including LIFS (<a href="https://cmacourse.ae/cma-course-sharjah/" rel="noopener noreferrer">London Institute of Financial Studies</a>). Still just researching though—trying to understand what actually helps in preparation.</p> <p>For anyone who’s already on this path—how did you approach CMA, and would you recommend doing it in Dubai?</p> discuss dubai uae