Strategy& news in the Middle East

News from consulting firm Strategy& in the Middle East:

PwC and Strategy& wrap up LEAP 2026 with new AI insights and collaborations PwC and its strategy consulting subsidiary Strategy& have wrapped up their participation in LEAP 2026, reflecting on four action-packed days of insight sharing, knowledge exchange, expanded partnersh
03 September 2026
The Gulf’s emergency trade routes need a permanent future After the crisis erupted in February and disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the GCC region quickly rerouted supply chains using overland routes via trucks and trains as well as air corri
31 August 2026
Reimagining the ‘human side’ is key to unlocking tech-driven innovation in the Middle East Many Middle Eastern organizations are investing major in their innovation capabilities.
17 August 2026
Building global food security rests on four key pillars, says Strategy& Food security is a critical and complex policy priority for governments worldwide, involving deep-rooted and systemic challenges across global and national food systems.
06 August 2026
GCC’s $2 trillion infrastructure and industrial pipeline to drive local content growth The GCC’s pipeline of infrastructure and industrial expansion offers a “golden opportunity“ for the region’s next decade.
22 May 2026
How Gulf countries can redraw their logistics in the post-Hormuz era The closure of the Strait of Hormuz represents a defining moment for logistics in the Gulf.
18 May 2026
Arabic-first AI and local talent can redefine business services in the Gulf The next productivity leap will not come from more automation, but from Arabic-first AI systems paired with local talent positioned to govern and scale them, write Strategy& experts Wissam Abdelsamad
15 May 2026
Lessons of Hormuz: How Gulf states can build larger resilience for critical materials The ongoing Iran conflict has focused world attention on the critical importance of the Strait of Hormuz for the flow of oil and gas.
16 April 2026
Fully autonomous vehicles a $19 billion opportunity for the GCC by 2035 The global market for fully autonomous vehicles could be worth $182 billion by 2035, with the Gulf Cooperation Council well positioned to capture a $19 billion share of the total.
15 April 2026
Making big bets on GCC logistics hubs can pay off In the global trade landscape, the GCC is steadily strengthening its position as a major logistics hub for international supply chains.
25 February 2026
AI adoption in the Gulf is rising faster than the region’s compute capacity Across industries, the Gulf’s AI ambitions hinge on securing hundreds of thousands of GPUs and building sovereign compute ecosystems.
26 January 2026
PwC and Strategy& partner with UnifyApps to advance AI transformation in Gulf region PwC and its strategy consulting subsidiary Strategy& have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UnifyApps to accelerate government and enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across t
12 December 2025
Middle East shipbuilding industry holds growth potential of up to $40 billion The Middle East – and in particular the GCC nations – have a big opportunity in further developing a robust shipbuilding industry, which could eventually be worth $40 billion over the next decade, ac
28 October 2025
$2 trillion green finance opportunity awaits GCC nations The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has a promising opportunity to emerge as a major destination for climate-aligned foreign direct investment (FDI).
25 September 2025
10 ways how AI technology is enhancing farming methods From Saudi Arabia to the UAE, artificial intelligence (AI) is breathing new life into agriculture – reducing water usage, optimizing yields, and transforming how crops are grown in a climate defined
05 September 2025
AI and climate action could boost Middle East economy by $232 billion The Middle East’s economy could see an additional $232 billion by 2035 if the region fully embraces AI and takes decisive action on climate change, according to new research from PwC and Strategy&.
20 August 2025
Strategy& names George Sarraf as its new Global Leader Global strategy consulting firm Strategy& has appointed Middle East-based leader George Sarraf as its new Global Leader.
11 July 2025
Strategy& names Jad Hajj as new leader of Middle East business Strategy& has appointed a new leader for its Middle East business: Jad Hajj. A long-time company member, Jad takes over the reins from now global boss George Sarraf.
30 June 2025
The growth opportunity for GCC telecom operators in the business-to-business market Telecom operators in the Gulf Cooperation Council face a growth opportunity in the business-to-business (B2B) segment.
27 June 2025
Strategy&, Deloitte and Accuracy win AMIC Private Equity awards in Morocco At the Private Equity Awards held by Morocco’s industry association AMIC, prizes were handed out to the country’s leading M&A advisory companies, with Strategy&, Deloitte and Accuracy earning the top
17 June 2025
AI-powered marketing can drive major personalization wave in telecom sector Telecommunications companies in the GCC region can generate up to $5.90 for every $1.
03 June 2025
Harnessing Transformation Offices and AI to deliver strategy at speed Transformation Offices are creating long term value for businesses under pressure to deliver.
30 May 2025
Why the 3rd generation of wholesale could be telecom’s next growth engine As telecom operators confront an increasingly challenging environment, they are searching for their next growth engine.
20 May 2025
Strategy&: Investing in wellbeing of GCC healthcare workers could save $2.5 billion Investing in workforce wellbeing in the healthcare sector comes with considerable effort and cost – yet the return on these investments is significantly larger for the sector and society as a whole.
08 May 2025
Three priorities for combatting land degradation in the GCC Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have much arid desert, but they are also home to mountain forests, rangelands, wetlands, and mangrove forests.
17 March 2025
The payments revolution: Strategic imperatives for payment service providers Payment service providers need to rethink their business model and take advantage of their customer relationships to offer more diversified services that meet the changing needs of consumers and busi
17 February 2025
Strategy&’s Potential Productivity Index redefines how national productivity is measured Global strategy consulting firm Strategy& has teamed up with the World Governments Summit to launch the Productivity Potential Index (PPI).
11 February 2025
Capitalising on the AI revolution in the tourism sector As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a powerful change agent in the tourism ecosystem, GCC countries should join the AI revolution to realise their ambitious tourism goals, write Authors Vivek Mad
04 February 2025
Strategy&: Lifting GCC exports of non-oil goods to $1 trillion by 2030 If GCC countries craft and successfully execute a masterplan for the export of non-oil goods, they could see the value of these exports grow to a massive $1 trillion annually by 2030.
30 January 2025
Youssef Heneine returns to Strategy& as partner in Public Sector practice Youssef Heneine has returned to Strategy&, where he becomes a senior leader in its Doha team.
27 January 2025
AI and intelligent data can upgrade and speed up public CCTV monitoring As GCC countries become increasingly urbanised, attractive to tourists, and host significant global events, governments need effective and efficient public safety solutions at scale.
09 January 2025
Five steps to driving the further adoption of RegTech By bringing in intelligent automation into the world of regulatory compliance, regulatory technology (RegTech) can streamline processes, provide alerts against violations, build trust, and enhance op
20 November 2024

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