Consulting sector news in the Middle East

An overview of consulting news in the category Consulting sector in the Middle East:

How AI is reshaping the consulting profession in Saudi Arabia The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping consulting in Saudi Arabia at a moment when the Kingdom’s digital ambitions have never been higher, writes Sarah Abdullah Bawazir, an enterp
12 January 2026
Why professional services firms must align with the UAE’s new social mandate In 2026, the credibility of professional services firms in the UAE will depend not on technical output, but on their leaders’ ability to understand national priorities, interpret societal shifts and
05 December 2025
The rise of the Design Manager in the construction sector As the Middle East’s built and urban environment grows more complex, the role of the Design Manager is becoming increasingly central across projects, writes Ryan Safa, Development Manager at CSQ.
01 December 2025
Top Consulting Firms in the Middle East 2025 launches Global consulting platform Consultancy.org has launched the 2025 edition of Top Consulting Firms in the Middle East.
27 November 2025
Strategic reflections on consulting in Saudi Arabia: Insights from GGC’s CEO In its Saudi Arabia 2025 edition, The Business Year – a global publication known for exclusive interviews and economic insights – featured an interview with Albatoul Alhodaibi, Founder and CEO of GGC
01 September 2025
New blockchain venture to help consulting firms tokenize their revenues Agile Dynamics and ATME are collaborating on an initiative that aims to issue tokens that represent participation in profits generated by consulting businesses.
12 August 2025
Key characteristics for management consultants to drive client success In their work with clients, management consultants draw upon a deep reservoir of analytical expertise, real-world experience, and specialized knowledge to build their advice and help deliver change.
15 July 2025
Three KPIs every consulting firm should track to drive growth and profitability Want to expand your consulting firm and protect margins while growing? Research shows that top-performing consulting firms excel in how they track, monitor, and leverage key performance indicators (K
11 July 2025
Consulting market of GCC to grow by 12% to over $8 billion in 2025 The Gulf region’s consulting market is projected to expand by 12% this year, taking its value to over $8.3 billion, led by strong growth in Saudi Arabia.
31 May 2025
Consultancy.org launches app for global consulting industry As our team works to keep you ahead of the curve on every aspect of the global consulting sector, Consultancy.org has launched its own app.
12 February 2025
How AI and Gen AI will transform the consulting industry As artificial intelligence and other new technologies transform industries, consulting is likely to be one of the most impacted due to its labor-led business model.
31 January 2025
Top Consulting Firms in the Middle East 2024 launches The 2024 edition of Consultancy Middle East’s Top Consulting Firms guide has launched, presenting the region’s leading management and technology consulting firms.
04 December 2024
Tips for Consulting Firms: The Four Pillars of Sound Financial Management With margins and profitability under pressure this year, many consulting firms are seeking to lower costs and improve their financial management processes.
18 October 2024
Generative AI’s opportunities and challenges for consulting firms and consultants Consulting firms are rushing to make the most of the generative AI hype – presenting both opportunities and significant challenges for the industry.
03 October 2024
Consultant fees in the age of AI: From per hour to deliverable-led pricing Pricing of fees in the consulting industry has been based on a standard model relating to billable hours for decades.
18 July 2024
Analysis: Where do strategy consultants go after they quit? Nearly 70% of people who exit a top strategy consulting firm in the Middle East end up making the cross to in industry. This is according to analysis of industry hires by Eddy Zreik.
24 May 2024
Saudi kicks off 2nd phase of Saudization in consulting industry The Saudi Arabian government has officially kicked off the second phase of its Saudization program within the consulting industry, meaning that consutlancies operating in the Kingdom will have to mee
25 March 2024
Devoteam retains crown in Saudi Arabia's IT consulting market Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning IT consulting market has grown rapidly over the past year to hit a market value of SAR 1.4 billion, with Devoteam crowned the Kingdom’s market leader.
18 March 2024
How Swissmen is transforming the expert network industry Swissmen is an expert network that provides customized information solutions and insights to organizations – including many consulting firms.
16 January 2024
Why consulting firms are tapping into independent consultant networks Talent is the cornerstone of consulting, but due to the skills shortage in the Middle East it is becoming increasingly challenging for consulting firms to meet client demand.
01 December 2023
Saudization in the consulting sector: 40% local employees by 2024 Saudi Arabia has officially begun the process of localizing the consulting industry for foreign firms operating in the Kingdom.
10 May 2023
Hedging against disruption in the consulting industry In today’s disruptive environment, disruption is everywhere.
13 February 2023
Launch: The top consulting firms in the Middle East 2022 Consultancy.org, the world’s premier platform for the consulting industry, has launched the inaugural edition of its ‘Top consulting firms in the Middle East 2022’ ranking.
02 June 2022
Post-pandemic era offers opportunities for boutique consulting firms According to Linus Benjamin Bauer, the managing director of Bauer Aviation Advisory, the reshaping of the consulting industry as a result of pandemic-induced change is opening up new, and more compet
31 May 2022
Challenges facing UAE's small and mid-sized consulting firms In a new report, Botho Emerging Markets Group has honed in on the UAE’s small to medium-sized consulting industry – a ‘black box’ for many as the segment is typically excluded from the market researc
30 August 2021
GCC consulting industry fees drop by $400 million in coronayear The consulting industry of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) contracted by nearly $400 million last year, marking its worst year on record, according to a new market assessment by a leading industry
30 March 2021
Over half of consulting firms in MENA recruiting fresh talent Despite facing disruption from the Covid-19 industry, more than half of large consultancy firms in the Middle East are planning to recruit new consultants in the coming months.
12 October 2020
The top 25 strategy consulting firms in the Middle East Who are the top strategy consultants in the Middle East? Compiled by Consultancy.org, meet the region’s 25 leading strategy consulting firms.
13 May 2020
Corona sees Middle East consulting industry facing large drop in fees Early indications suggest that consulting firms operating the Middle East will come under significant pressure due the coronavirus pandemic, with a possible 18 percent of revenues to be shaved from t
26 March 2020
Saudi Arabia's consulting market climbs 12 percent to $1.6 billion Saudi Arabia’s consulting industry continues to shine as one of the world’s standout global performers, growing by 12 percent last year to a worth of $1.6 billion.
24 March 2020
GCC consulting market pushes to $3.3 billion with 10 percent growth The consulting market of the GCC has achieved growth of close to double digits in 2019, with the largest firms collectively pulling in revenues of $3.3 billion for the year.
23 March 2020
Iranian consultancy NikKhah says US sanctions a double-edged sword Iranian business advisory NikKhah Consulting has spoken to Consultancy-me.
22 August 2019

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