Saudi Arabia’s biotechnology and genomics sector is set for an era of strong growth, according to a new report from Arthur D. Little. Fuelled by advances in emerging technologies such as precision medicine, ultra-targeted therapies, omics and many more, the global biotechnology and genomics sector is expected to expand at a double-digit growth rate going forward.
Held at the start of this week in Saudi Arabia, the World Economic Forum (WEF) special meeting saw more than 1,000 leaders from around the world convene in Riyadh to discuss some of the most pressing economic, societal and environmental challenges.
Accenture has hit a milestone in Saudi Arabia, celebrating the graduation of the inaugural cohort from its Capability Hub in Riyadh. The firm’s Capability Hub offers a multi-track training program accredited and exclusive to Accenture employees covering various areas such as security, cloud, data & artificial intelligence, and change management.
International sports and events consultancy Trivandi has appointed Holly Joint as Chief Operating Officer. In the newly created role, Holly Joint will oversee the company’s business operations, from strategy execution and planning through to delivery of improvements in processes, people management, and systems.
A growing number of organisations are adopting Continuous Improvement to streamline their operations and enhance their value to customers. A discussion with experts from GGC on why and how the approach serves as a blueprint for business excellence.
KPMG’s Global Tech Innovator competition is returning to Saudi Arabia’s shores, with the local finals to be held at the end of the summer. The Global Tech Innovator competition is an incubator and accelerator for innovative tech start-ups worldwide.
Bahrain National Holding (BNH) has appointed CBRE as its real estate consultant for the management and lease of two commercial buildings in Bahrain. Established in 1969, Bahrain National Holding is a financial services company that provides insurance and risk management solutions to business and individuals.
Lynsey Bromley is back at HKA, having re-joined the global management consulting firm as a principal in Dubai. A quantum expert with over 20 years of experience in the construction and engineering industry, Lynsey Bromley previously worked at HKA for twelve years.
Knight Frank has welcomed David Schmidt to its team in the Middle East. With close to two decades of experience in luxury real estate in the UK and the UAE, David Schmidt brings a wealth of expertise in the development of sales strategies, deals, and client relationship management to his new role.
The entertainment industry in Saudi Arabia has seen a serious boost in recent years as the country continues on its course to becoming a hub for leisure – and overall a place for the wealthy to spend big.
Modular construction can save big on material and labor costs, besides also just being far more efficient. It is estimated that it has the potential to save the industry around 20% on costs and the need for on-site labor could be reduced by around 30%.
US-headquartered JAS is expanding its presence in the UAE with a new warehouse in Dubai South. The deal was advised on by Knight Frank. With over 7,000 employees worldwide, JAS is one of the world’s larger logistics and freight forwarding companies.
WTS Dhruva Consultants has expanded its team with Sandeep Kumar, who has been appointed an Associate Partner in the Dubai office. Arriving at the specialist tax consultancy firm with over 14 years of Big Four experience, Sandeep Kumar is a member of the firm’s Corporate Tax practice.
Asia Pacific communications consultancy Sandpiper has expanded its business into the Middle East, landing in Dubai to kickstart its services to the region. Since its founding in 2019, Sandpiper has rapidly grown into one of the larger homegrown Asian firms for public relations and communications.
Chinese electronics manufacturer OPPO has selected Jummar as its public relations and communications consultancy for the Saudi market. Established in Guangdong province in 2004, OPPO manufactures microelectronics, smartphones & devices, sound devices, power banks, and other electronic products.
The annual Change Management Conference has returned to the Middle East, with the 11th edition hosted in Saudi Arabia. Strategic Gears was one of the event’s key partners. A gold sponsor of the event, Strategic Gears played a key role in shaping the agenda and discussions.
KPMG has strengthened its leadership team in the Lower Gulf region with three new partners: Anuj Agarwal, Uthman Al-Basri, and Antonio Tapia. Anuj Agarwal has been promoted to partner within the firm’s Advisory practice.
Global engineering firm WSP is expanding its 300-person Advisory business in the Middle East with a new Real Estate focused practice. With over 68,000 people, WSP is one of the world’s largest engineering and construction groups.
Global consulting giant McKinsey & Company has announced it will lay off approximately 360 employees worldwide in response to a slowdown in the consulting sector. The new round of cuts comes after the firm – which has over the years grown into a business with 45,000 staff in 130+ offices across 65+ countries – previously purged 1,400 jobs in its support and back-end teams last year.
International engineering consulting firm AESG has acquired SGW, bolstering its capabilities in the area of safety and security services within the built environment. Since its early beginnings in 2010 in the UAE, AESG has grown into a global engineering, design and project delivery firm with 300+ staff across offices in the UK, Middle East, Europe and Asia Pacific.
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