The ‘New Silk Road’ – encompassing Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa – is home to a population of 4.9 billion people and represents more than 40% of the global economy. Growing ties between the nations in the region will see big opportunities unfold in the coming decade.
Aramco Gulf Operations Company has selected Agile Dynamics as its lead consulting partner for organizational design. Established in 2000, Aramco Gulf Operations Company (AGOC) oversees the Saudi Government’s share of oil production and hydrocarbon products in the divided zone, managing four key oil fields: Khafji, Hout, Lulu, and Dorra.
Etisalat (UAE), Ooredoo (Qatar), and Zain (Kuwait) have ranked among the top 20 ‘value creators’ in the global telecoms industry, measured in terms of total shareholder return. According to the 2024 Telco Value Creators Report from Boston Consulting Group, the world’s top performing telecom companies delivered a median annualized total shareholder return of 6% in the five years from 2019 to 2023.
Ask any consultant about their favorite companion, and the odds are extremely high they will point to PowerPoint – including their add-in for saving time and charting stunning slide decks. In between the dominance of large Western PowerPoint add-ins, auxi is emerging as a popular homegrown alternative.
While most companies are still getting to grips with 5G technology, Sapan Agarwal from Frost & Sullivan explains why forward-looking companies should already be strategically preparing for the next big leap – 6G.
Trivandi, an international firm specialised in the sports and events business, has launched an own Academy. Since its inception in 2012, Trivandi has delivered over 200 projects in 20+ countries, including work for the Olympic Games in London (2012), Rio de Janeiro (2016) and Tokyo (2020), several Commonwealth Games, Expo 2020 in the UAE, and the F1 Grand Prix Races in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Recognizing the pivotal role people play in socio-economic transformation, Saudi Arabia has made human capital development a cornerstone of its Vision 2030 strategy. Sara Zaini, Managing Partner at Emkan Education, outlines how the Kingdom is driving human capital progress and further pathways for opportunity.
Boutique professional services firm Ortac International has opened for business in Dubai. Established in 1996, Ortac International provides a range of accounting, audit, tax, reporting and financial consultancy services to mid-sized businesses in Turkey, Cyprus, the United Kingdom, and now also Dubai.
The mining industry is behind on ESG, but that is likely to change. The industry is on its way to making big changes due to serious pressure from governments, investors, partners, the public – and from within.
Global advisory firm Consulum has moved into new state-of-the-art offices in KAFD and established its regional headquarters in Riyadh. As Saudi Arabia – and the wider region – looks to forge ahead with a major economic transform, we spoke with three company members about the firm’s culture and plans for further GCC expansion.
Gabriel Chahine, the Middle East boss of leading global management consulting firm AlixPartners, discusses the current economic environment in the region and how CEOs can navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
IPO activity in the Middle East has been concentrated fully on the Saudi and UAE markets so far, according to analysis from PwC, with 2024 expected to be another rosy year for capital raisings through public offerings.
Kearney has named Mauricio Zuazua as the firm’s new Chair for the Middle East and Africa. In the role, Mauricio Zuazua leads Kearney’s strategic direction and services in the Middle East and Africa region, overseeing teams across offices in Abu Dhabi, Beirut, Doha, Dubai, Istanbul, Riyadh, and Johannesburg.
Renewables and hydrogen energy are a big part of newly added energy capacity in Turkey, according to a study from global strategy consulting firm Kearney. Turkey’s power generation capacity increased in 2023 by around 3% from the previous year.
Over 150 students from Saudi universities have been selected to participate in the 6th edition of the Jeel Tamooh program from Boston Consulting Group. Launched in 2019 in Riyadh, Jeel Tamooh is a six-month intensive learning journey for students focused on the development of their leadership, professional, and interpersonal skills.
High-flying professionals in the UAE seeking a fast-track career full of growth and development opportunities should look no further than the world of strategy consulting, at least that is according to analysis by LinkedIn.
Airports are being impacted by a range of trends worldwide, with the shift towards sustainability, technological innovation, and enhanced passenger experience the dominant themes in the Middle East, according Bain & Company.
Homegrown player Carter Hones Associates has hit a milestone: the 1-year anniversary of its last year established Cost Consultancy team. Founded in 2010, Carter Hones Associates is a project consultancy that helps builders and their providers with planning and delivering their projects, within budget and on time.
The banking sector will play a crucial role in facilitating the UAE’s shift towards a more sustainable economy. With established net-zero goals, banks are working towards ways to put these plans into action.
Global human capital consultancy Russell Reynolds Associates has installed Nicolas Manset as the new Head of its Middle East business. Headquartered in New York, Russell Reynolds Associates is a professional services firm with two main lines of business: leadership advisory, and executive search.
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