US-headquartered DGA Group enters Saudi market with Riyadh office

International advisory firm DGA Group has launched a new office in Saudi Arabia, extending its footprint to the region’s largest economy.

US-headquartered DGA Group currently has a team of over 300 experts working from offices worldwide, with its new Riyadh hub joining Dubai as its second office in the Middle East. DGA Group specialises in topics such as strategic communications, public affairs, government relations, and corporate reputation.

Prem Kumar, partner at DGA Group and leader of the firm’s Middle East and North Africa division, said that the opening in Riyadh will enhance its ability to serve clients in the Kingdom, thanks to its closer proximity to client premises and the availability of an on the ground and local-expert team. Up until now, projects in Saudi Arabia were delivered by fly-in members from other offices, mainly Dubai.

Kumar added that attaining ‘regional headquarter’ status will enable the consulting firm to accelerate its growth in the kingdom. Companies which achieve this status, which is part of Saudi Arabia’s Regional Headquarters Program (RHQ), benefit from a range of policies and measures, such as being able to participate in government tenders, exemption from the terms of Saudization for a certain period, visa limit exemptions, and more.

“Establishing an official presence in Riyadh, and a regional headquarters, aligns with the Kingdom’s strategic direction and our belief in its immense potential,” said Imad Al-Abdulqader, partner at DGA Group and the newly appointed leader of the Saudi operation. “This office will strengthen our ability to provide clients with localized expertise and insights essential for success in this rapidly evolving market and the region.”

Other offices of DGA Group are based in major economic and political centres such as New York, Washington DC, London, Brussels, Berlin, Paris, Beijing, and Singapore.