Crisis news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in the category Crisis in the Middle East:

US-Israel versus Iran conflict: Strategic pathways and the expected end state How will the current conflict in the Gulf region evolve and materialise across regional and national economies? An immensely complex question, but one of central importance for strategic planning in
20 April 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
How Qatar can forge a new path to resilience and a stronger economy post-regional conflict The war between the United States, Israel and Iran that began in February has served as a significant test for the economy of Qatar, which has been dragged into the conflict.
15 April 2026
WTW shares practical toolkit for employee communication during uncertainty To help leaders ensure effective communications during today’s uncertain times, WTW has launched a toolkit that provides best practices, practical tips, and ready-to-use templates.
03 April 2026
Addressing the implications of conflict-related impacts in energy and oil & gas infrastructure For players in the energy and oil & gas infrastructure sector, the conflict in the region has created extraordinary conditions – requiring organisations to maintain operations and support their teams
14 March 2026
Deloitte remains fully operational amid tensions with safety-first approach Amid rising regional tensions in the Middle East and growing challenges for businesses, Deloitte has issued a statement to clients confirming that it remains fully operational with a safety-first app
13 March 2026
Boston Consulting Group’s reckoning after Gaza aid project controversy Boston Consulting Group has taken a number of actions in response to the mounting controversy over its involvement with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
17 June 2025
CEOs are being overwhelmed by polycrisis, says Accenture Life of CEOs is more complex than ever before, with the current ‘polycrisis’ sweeping through boardrooms posing them with an unprecedented number of challenges.
23 January 2023
Middle East businesses more resilient than global counterparts Businesses in the Middle East appear more resilient than their global counterparts along several crisis-response metrics – according to a new PwC study.
27 July 2021
Crisis-stricken Beirut becomes world's third most expensive city The sustained crises of Lebanon have seen the nation’s capital become one of the world’s most expensive places for migrant workers to live, according to a new report.
25 June 2021
HR leaders in Saudi Arabia are shifting focus to post-Covid-19 era Almost half of human resource functions in Saudi Arabia have shifted their lens from short-term Covid-19 firefighting to more strategic HR topics, focused on preparing their organisation and people f
04 January 2021
Eight ways how Covid-19 is impacting the future of mobility As part of its partnership with the World Government Summit, Sia Partners conducted a market analysis on the short to medium term implications of Covid-19 on urban mobility in the Middle East.
15 December 2020
Family businesses surprisingly positive in the wake of Covid-19 Family businesses in the Middle East have turned their attention to life beyond Covid-19, signaling a “surprising” level of optimism according to a new Deloitte report.
09 December 2020
Dark kitchens take centre stage in UAE’s food services market A new RedSeer Consulting report explains how the UAE’s ‘dark kitchens’ mark a singular bright spot in a restaurant industry that has been hit hard by Covid-19.
07 December 2020
Top US consultancy withdraws from 'crucial' central bank work Alvarez & Marsal has exited its role as consultant to Lebanon’s central bank, after a sustained standoff saw the financial institution withhold data citing bank secrecy.
26 November 2020
Online grocery sales in KSA and UAE doubles during Covid-19 Once among the slowest ecommerce segments in the Middle East, e-groceries have been thrown into the spotlight due to the Covid-19 crisis.
29 October 2020
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
GCC's e-commerce sector surging ahead thanks to Covid-19 Covid-19 and all the resultant market conditions have proved a catalyst for the GCC’s e-commerce market, which was already building up steam over the last years.
09 October 2020
How banks and insurers in Saudi Arabia are faring during Covid While Covid-19 has understandably had a significant impact on Saudi Arabia’s financial services industry, the banking and insurance sectors have proven resilient this year.
07 October 2020
The 'new normal' is a myth. The future is nothing but normal As organisations emerge out of the Covid-19 pandemic, a set of permanent changes to consumer behaviour, ways of working and doing business in general are expected to unfold – also known as the ‘new n
24 September 2020
US sanctions Lebanese consulting firm 'directed by Hezbollah' The United States has imposed far-fetching sanctions on Arch Consulting, a Beirut-based engineering consulting firm.
18 September 2020
Economic damages of Beirut explosion over $20 billion While a month has passed since Lebanon was left reeling from a colossal explosion in its capital city, a new report has found that there is still a huge shortfall in funding for the rebuilding of Bei
16 September 2020
Containment of Covid-19 varies across the Middle East The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the Middle East has now reached well past 1 million, increasing in recent weeks with a corresponding spike in global cases.
15 September 2020
McKinsey: How UAE consumers are responding to Covid-19 A new survey of UAE residents by McKinsey & Company sheds light on how Emirati consumers are responding to the Covid-19 pandemic and its resulting downturn. A round-up of the most notable findings.
24 August 2020
Most Covid-19-induced positive behaviours are here to stay Around two thirds of residents in the United Arab Emirates say that much of the changed habits, routines and practices they have adopted during the Covid-19 are here to stay.
17 August 2020
Nine strategic imperatives for a better future in Saudi Arabia In a new study by Al Aghar and Kearney, the report’s authors highlight that Saudi Arabia has the potential to emerge stronger from the current crisis, ultimately providing its businesses and people w
10 August 2020
Down the line, the Covid-19 crisis will fuel 'positive social change' While the Covid-19 crisis is stirring an unprecedented wave of financial hardship in Saudi Arabia and globally, a new study by Al Aghar Group and Kearney shows that it is not all gloom unfolding.
10 August 2020
How are ME private sector leaders faring amid Covid-19? Nearly 8 in 10 business leaders in the Middle East have been able to preserve business continuity and build enterprise resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a survey from Sia Partners
04 August 2020
'Explore financial restructuring options before it is too late' With many companies already facing unsteady financial ground before the onset of this crisis, the economic consequences of Covid-19 will transform GCC’s business landscape for the foreseeable future
03 August 2020
KPMG lauds the Saudi government's agile Covid-19 response Rapid and decisive measures taken by the Saudi government have helped the Kingdom limit Covid-19’s impact on its economy.
28 July 2020
Middle East consumer behaviour changing and shifting online Despite feeling the financial strain from Covid-19, consumers across the Middle East are still willing to spend more in the near future, although patterns of consumption are likely to change.
24 July 2020
Lebanon calls in trio of leading management consulting firms The Lebanese government has hired a trio of leading management consulting firms to audit the country’s embattled central bank.
22 July 2020

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