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Hello everyone, I have just started my career in consulting in Italy but I have always considered entering the region. Unfortunately geopolitics and layoffs are not helping so I would like to ask you … more

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Thoughts on BCG platinion Doha office?
Are they actively growing? Any recent lay offs? Projects from mostly Qatar or UAE or KSA?

Thank you in advance for sharing!

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Can somebody shed a light on potential layoffs at BCG? Just rumors or actually true?

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Is there a massive uptick in organization specially in FS building in-house strategy to avoid paying consultants?

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Why are we seeing less posts here lately? Did these members also got laid off and stopped caring about this sector? 😂

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Hello- is there any BCG MDP here? Looking for some advice.

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I am Selling my Tomorrowland Tickets (VIP) for weekend 1 (16th to th 19th July 2026). I have 4 on hand. (Medical Issues so the group cant go)

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-Comfort Pass (VIP)

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Hi Fishes,

Any suggestions for apps or ai extensions than can translate Arabic slides/pdf into english.
I have joined a new project and previous firm’s strategy document is in Arabic and i am not able t… more

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Hello Fishies! What's currently the cheapest way to transfer SAR to AED between my own accounts? I was using D360, which gave rates very close to the Google/mid-market rate, but it has recently bl… more

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gents — work shoe recommendations? preferably loafers. thanks!

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hello all, does anyone have recommendations for a good psychologist or a good clinic for this topic overall? have done the trial & error for a while, quite dissatisfied. pls feel free to DM/ask me… more

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I’m based in Abu Dhabi, and looking for an instructor/tutor in power BI and basically SQL/data work. Ideally someone in retail banking sector; please DM if you or you know someone. Thank you!

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How’s MBA from Sloan, Booth or CBS perceived in the region?

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How is L.E.K Consulting in UAE? What’s the rep/prestige, work type and pay like vs other consultancies like EYP, Oliver Wyman, Kearney etc

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I want to benchmark... 120k sar per month plus 30% bonus. How hard is it to get this outside MBB? 15 years experience, sr director level.. Who earns that in ksa or uae?

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Saudi, made the jump from consulting (9 years, Riyadh-based) to a senior strategy role at the client side. Love the job, love the mission, but coming from the chaos of consulting I was not prepared for how much w… more

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What are the best companies (preferably startups) for ex consultants to work at in the region?

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I feel stuck in my career. I see much less growth now, and it’s becoming frustrating. I’ve been trying to move out and explore other opportunities, but nothing has materialized so far. At this point, … more

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Hi, I know you’ve seen a hundred of these but bear with me. I’m trying to move to Dubai from the US (which right now is a rough market for marketers) and I’d love an honest gut check. Is July/August a… more

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Why do people in the region have this gatekeeper mentality where they ask for your cv to share within their network and then disappear?

It seems they genuinely enjoy getting attention because no one gives them mo… more

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Is Oliver Wyman the only firm hiring right now in the region? If so, is it hiring for C/SC roles?

Happy to DM with folks there to get some useful insights

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What are your top tips to source exit opportunities? Been reaching out to recruiters but not much traction, leveraging firm partners is not really an option, and when I apply vi LinkedIn it feels that… more

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Curious what the current market looks like for strategy consulting, particularly in financial services. I've heard mixed views that Big 4 strategy practices dont carry the same reputation/ comp compared to … more

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So i got deployed in a project in Riyadh and everyone from client to local consultants speak in Arabic.Even the client deliverables and meetings are in Arabic.
Has anyone else faced this issue and how … more

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How do people from developing countries negotiate salary in the ME? for example I am earning 30,000 usd per year in India and in discussion with employer in the UAE for a corporate strategy role. Th… more

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How is BCG doing these days in ME? Any chance of getting hired in Dubai? Anyone knows how the TMT practice is doing?

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Any OW folks here?
Need to connect with you to get your advice on something - can DM.

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Someone said KSA government paused consulting spending and internal hiring until End of June, is that a rumor or confirmed news?

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Deloitte had a layoff round, anyone else impacted?

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What is the salary band for senior associate at BCG Riyadh? For a Saudi national and non Saudi?

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Can anyone tell me starting director salary at EY riyadh? Thank you

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Has AD started issuing security clearances or not?

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What are the best areas that are lively to live for young single professionals in Abu Dhabi?

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How is Oliver Wyman middle east doing? UAE, Qatar, and KSA. Any specific office/industry growing/hiring in these conditions?

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What’s the compensation package for a Senior Manager in Consulting at PwC Dubai?

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Hey fish. Considering changing the firm and in conversations with several Big4 teams in Dubai. Wanted to get a bit of insider info on what’s the standard comp bracket for Director in PWC, Deloitte and… more

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Given the current slowdown in the Middle East consulting market, would you advise someone to pursue an internal transfer to a U.S. office, or stay in the region and ride out the market until condition… more

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How have day to day things changed in your observation pre vs post war in Dubai/AE?

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