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The latest news in the consulting industry in the Middle East. An overview of consulting news, research and firm updates.

Telecom executive Imran Aslam crosses to TMT strategy consultancy Analysys Mason After more than 15 years with stc, Imran Aslam has crossed to one of the world’s leading telecom consultancies, taking on the role of partner at Analysys Mason.
03 June 2026
New airport ‘super app’ Treva enhances the entire airline passenger experience Treva, an app-based marketplace designed to reimagine the end-to-end travel experience of airline passengers, has launched in Turkiye, with plans to expand into Kazakhstan and Georgia in the near fut
28 May 2026
Ramez Shehadi re-joins Kearney and becomes member of global leadership team Kearney has made a high-profile hire in the Middle East, welcoming Ramez Shehadi to its regional ranks and global executive team.
28 May 2026
Why human behavior risk is central to building true cybersecurity resilience Chief Information Officers (CIOs) seeking to curb and mitigate cyber risks often focus on technology and organizational defences.
28 May 2026
Ankura appoints Philipp Lemmerz as global lead for Growth and Impact Advisory Ankura has strengthened its team in the Middle East with the appointment of Philipp Lemmerz as Senior Managing Director in the firm’s Dubai office.
28 May 2026
Saudi government freezes and delays consulting spend amid conflict-driven fiscal tightening Saudi Arabia has ordered government entities to cut back – and in some drastic cases freeze – payments to management consultants, while also halting the awarding of new contracts to many consulting f
22 May 2026
McKinsey & Company partners with AppliedAI to drive agentic AI in regulated sectors McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm, has inked a partnership with UAE-based AppliedAI aimed at driving the adoption of agentic AI in regulated sectors.
22 May 2026
New drum & bass rap song hits the dancing floor: ‘Welcome to the Middle East consulting life’ Kearney director Yevgeniy Fedko has raised quite a few eyebrows in recent days – not for his slide decks, but for releasing a drum & bass track about the intricacies of the Middle East’s bustling con
22 May 2026
The algorithm is ready in financial services, but the data isn’t The UAE’s financial sector is racing ahead on AI and automation.
22 May 2026
Gulf organisations race ahead on AI adoption, but scaling and workforce gaps persist Within just a few years, AI has become a near-default layer within organisations across the region, with more than 9 in 10 now applying AI in some form.
22 May 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 utilities can ensure grid readiness: A holistic framework from NEOS Advisory Facing major trends such as electrification, renewables, technological advancement, and climate, utility companies are being forced to rethink how they operate, manage, and invest in their electricit
22 May 2026
Dubai Business Associates celebrates graduation of 11th cohort Dubai Business Associates has celebrated the graduation of its 11th cohort, with 37 young professionals from 21 countries now ready to make their mark in the business world in Dubai and beyond.
22 May 2026
Reliant Surveyors releases UAE real estate market intelligence series for first quarter Reliant Surveyors, a regional real estate advisory firm, has released a series of reports that shed light on how the UAE’s real estate market has fared during a time of major change for the sector.
22 May 2026
Core42 raises $550 million from HSBC to scale AI infrastructure in US and Europe Core42, an advisory and technology company specializing in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, has secured two structured trade finance facilities worth a total of $550 million.
22 May 2026
Detecon and Red Sea Global co-deliver AI Fundamentals Training programme Detecon and Red Sea Global have teamed up to deliver an AI Fundamentals Training programme.
21 May 2026
Successful AI adoption hinges on organizational redesign and an enabling culture At a time when AI investments are soaring, implementation outcomes are not always meeting expectations.
21 May 2026
HUMAIN and McKinsey to collaborate on delivering AI transformations in Saudi Arabia HUMAIN, a Saudi AI company backed by the Public Investment Fund, has entered into a strategic collaboration with McKinsey & Company, one of the world’s most prestigious management consulting firms.
21 May 2026
Generative AI is gradually becoming the ‘default’ for Saudis in the workplace A new study from Deloitte provides an in-depth view of how rapidly artificial intelligence (AI) has made inroads into the workplace, describing the technology as a “default” tool for many in daily wo
21 May 2026
How Jordan-headquartered PMC guides business and digital transformation Headquartered in Jordan, Post Modern Consulting (PMC) has built a strong reputation in digital transformation and enterprise technology consulting.
21 May 2026
Middle East M&A will remain resilient in 2026 – but more selective While some reports suggest that the conflict could bring the region’s M&A activity to a halt, Gabe Langerak, Devvrat Gaggar and Radhika Gupta of WTW argue otherwise.
21 May 2026
AI’s $15.7 trillion global prize comes at a growing environmental cost A new report from KPMG warns that while the economic benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) could reach dazzling heights, the opportunity comes with a rising environmental cost.
21 May 2026
AI is redefining traditional consumer engagement models in retail landscape The rapid adoption of AI technology is redefining traditional consumer engagement models within the retail sector, enabling industry players to shift to more intelligent, personalized, and data-drive
21 May 2026
HUMAIN names Accenture as Strategic Reinvention & AI Partner in Saudi market Saudi AI company and PIF subsidiary HUMAIN has named Accenture its Strategic Reinvention & AI Partner in Saudi Arabia.
21 May 2026
HKA partner Tom Kapapa relocates to the firm’s Abu Dhabi office HKA partner Tom Kapapa has relocated from the firm’s Doha to Abu Dhabi office, where he will play an important role in expanding HKA’s offering in the UAE market.
21 May 2026
Management Partners: AI transformation to redefine knowledge economy growth The continued advances of AI have been dismantling the traditional link between human talent and business expansion, a trend that is expected to reshape industries worldwide.
21 May 2026
Joshua Terry reflects on his partner milestone at CSQ and career journey Now in his fifth year with CSQ, Joshua Terry has reached a significant milestone at the construction-focused consultancy – becoming a Partner.
20 May 2026
Cyber threats have tripled since the start of the conflict: Five priority actions The Middle East is currently seeing a surge in sophisticated cyber threats driven by geopolitical tensions and the weaponisation of AI.
20 May 2026
Omnix launches AI-driven IoT offering for asset-heavy organizations Omnix International, a technology consultancy and solutions provider, has launched a new AI-driven offering for asset-heavy organizations.
20 May 2026
Who’s Who: Afrooz Mohammed, Founder and CEO of ProHRPay Consulting Afrooz Mohammed Afrooz Mohammed is the Founder and CEO of ProHRPay Consulting Services, an international consulting firm specializing in payroll transformation, HR technology integration, workf
20 May 2026
Diverging paths: How capital markets are repricing sports technology segments Technology and data have never been more deeply embedded in sport.
20 May 2026
High oil prices set to trigger a $4 trillion surge in renewable energy investment The global energy landscape has reached a pivotal turning point where renewable energy now serves as the marginal source of power, according to a report from WMSJ.
19 May 2026

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