ValuStrat launches Abu Dhabi office, its fifth in the Middle East

02 December 2021 Consultancy-me.com

Home-grown Middle East consulting group ValuStrat has launched a new office in Abu Dhabi, its fifth in the region.

Established in 1977, ValuStrat already has offices in Dubai (headquarters), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh and Jeddah) and Qatar, as well as other hubs in Pakistan and the United Kingdom. The consulting firm provides a range of services, from strategy and mergers & acquisitions to operations, and is particularly well known for its valuations advisory and research in the property space.

With the launch of an Abu Dhabi office, ValuStrat aims to “better serve its existing clients” in the emirate with an on the ground team, said Shahid Kazi, the CEO of ValuStrat. Meanwhile, “we are excited about developing new relationships in Abu Dhabi and this affirms our strong commitment to the UAE market.”

ValuStrat launches Abu Dhabi office, its fifth in the Middle East

“Abu Dhabi has always been a key market for ValuStrat – our decades of working with banks, corporates and royal offices in the capital has positioned us as one of the strongest professional service providers in the city and across the emirate. Our opening of an office in Al Bateen is testament to this relationship,” added Declan King, a Managing Director at ValuStrat.

Located at the heart of Abu Dhabi’s financial and business district (in Al Bateen Tower C6), the new office will facilitate “improved connectivity with clients” and “more efficient delivery of services,” said King.

Heading up the new hub is Sohail Raja, who specialises in valuations work within the real estate and property sectors. He previously worked in the property departments of both ADIB and FAB, and served as the head of the Abu Dhabi office of Cavendish Maxwell, a boutique consultancy focused on the property sector.

“Sohail’s credentials assures our clients we have deep local experience and market knowledge,” said King.

Commenting on his first weeks in the role, Raja remarked: “We’ve received terrific support and excitement from prospects and customers who have been trying to find a comprehensive suite of propositions locally and we hope to build and augment this in the future.”