Understanding where compliance teams focus their research provides valuable insight into global regulatory priorities.
Based on recent platform data, these are the countries most frequently searched by clients on ClarifiedBy. The list highlights a clear trend: strong interest across the Middle East and North Africa region, where regulatory complexity, financial activity, and cross-border business make reliable verification tools essential.
| Position | Country | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates |
The United Arab Emirates ranks as the most searched jurisdiction on ClarifiedBy. As a major international business hub connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa, the UAE hosts a large volume of company formations, financial institutions, and cross-border trade activity. |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia |
Saudi Arabia follows closely in second place. With significant economic diversification underway and increasing international investment, the country has become a key jurisdiction for due diligence research. |
| 3 | Lebanon |
Lebanon remains an important jurisdiction for investigations and corporate verification. Businesses often require detailed checks on Lebanese entities due to the country’s complex corporate landscape and regional commercial ties. |
| 4 | Kuwait |
Kuwait’s strong financial sector and active corporate environment place it high on the list. |
| 5 | Qatar |
Qatar’s growing role in international investment and infrastructure development drives significant research interest. |
| 6 | Egypt |
As one of the largest economies in the Middle East and North Africa, Egypt generates substantial compliance research activity. The scale of its business ecosystem means organisations often seek detailed company data when entering partnerships or assessing risk. |
| 7 | Bahrain |
Bahrain’s established financial services industry and open business environment make it a common jurisdiction for corporate verification. Searches often relate to financial institutions, investment entities, and regional headquarters. |
| 8 | Iraq |
Iraq appears frequently in compliance research due to the need for enhanced due diligence in higher-risk jurisdictions. |
| 9 | Jordan |
Jordan’s strategic location and diverse business sectors contribute to consistent research demand. |
| 10 | Oman |
Rounding out the top ten is Oman. As the country continues to develop its business environment and attract international investment, searches for Omani corporate information remain steady. |
The top ten list reveals a strong concentration of research across the Middle East. For compliance professionals, this reflects the region’s growing economic significance, complex regulatory frameworks, and the need for reliable corporate intelligence when conducting due diligence.
At Diligencia, our mission is to simplify access to authoritative company data, helping organisations make informed decisions and meet regulatory obligations with confidence.
As global business connections continue to expand, having transparent and verifiable corporate information remains more important than ever.
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Karen Efthimiou, Senior Product Manager
Karen joined Diligencia in 2018 to lead the development of the company’s online platform, ClarifiedBy. She is responsible for shaping and executing product plans grounded in clear business and commercial requirements, ensuring the platform’s evolution aligns with client and market needs. Karen works closely with data engineering and software development teams to deliver robust, user-focused solutions that advance Diligencia’s product strategy.
About Diligencia
Diligencia helps customers from around the world to find essential information on organisations registered in Africa and the wider Middle East, drawing on primary sources that are otherwise hard to find. Using our curated data, we enable our clients to effectively manage their compliance obligations, allowing them to continuously monitor their suppliers and counterparty risks in the MEA region.