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Did you notice a push for being back at the office at your firm? RB just announced consultants had to be present at the office at least 3 days a week on proposals and 1 day on project in Saudi

Does anyone know of any search funds or similear targeting medium to small businesses ?

I’m seeing bcg folks straight out of undergrad getting promoted from associate to Consultant(mba entry level) in 2 years. Instead of typical 3 years at other firms, are those people super stars and go… more

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I'm at a boutique consulting firm. Our leadership team took the decision to activate certain cost cutting measures. We are staying now in Aloft / Courtyards instead of Ritz / JW. Flying with Flyna… more

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What’s the best townhouses area in Dubai?

Riyadh fishes! Any recommendations for therapists and marriage counselors that can be covered by insurance? I tried Sulaiman al Habib but they’re only recommending Psychologists and Pathology Psychiatry! Not what… more

Hi folks, is there anyone looking for an apartment in Dubai - Downtown starting from October? If yes, DM me for more details. Thanks in advance

Which MBB/T2 firm has a dedicated Operations (procurement, SCM, Local content, etc. ) horizontal? If not where is it covered in your firm?

Anyone from OW UAE or KSA that would be open to talking re entry level positions and potentially refer?

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Do you believe that in the long term consulting in the region will deviate from the public sector and focus more on private like in the West given the rise of Gen AI, ESG etc. ?

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Which T2/MBB have a great digital practice?

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Is it possible to get my degree attested in Saudi Arabia without a work permit? I'm planning to move early next year and heard that the process can take up to 6 months.

Anyone at Portas could help with a referral please? an AC at a T2 company

Left in limbo after the 2nd round with ADL, are you guys still hiring? Just gauging whether to try and push with HR, and Leadership.

Any idea if uae work visas for lebanese citizens are getting accepted or not?

Anyone doing Dubai to Abu Dhabi daily?

As this is anonymous, can we finally say it loud that the light brown pointed-toe shoes combined with short socks should be illegal and banned from the industry?

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Has anyone here worked for or with PEM Strategy in KSA ? What's the working culture and compensation like ? Any red flags to look out for ?

Anyone from FTI Consulting here? Was invited for first round. Would love to speak with someone, especially if in public sector practice. Thanks!

Hello to all consultants working at Protiviti in KSA. Could you please share the salary range for a Senior Manager role at your company? Many thanks.

Who heard about the hypocritical leadership at Kearney? They have fired people who were super stars, and I heard some came back because some of them had connections, this is the most unethical thing I… more

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Which T2/MBB are leading in the media & entertainment sector?

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I‘d be super interested in joining MBB/ T2 in the UAE or KSA as an undergrad hire.

Short background on myself: Got an LLB (magna cum laude), experience at a magic circle law firm (2m), Bain PEG (3m), and tw… more

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Hi, I am looking to apply for Business Analyst internship at FTI Delta Dubai.
I’m 22, doing my Masters at INSEAD. Happy to connect and share more details.

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Anyone willing to offer me a referral to FTI consulting (public sector)?

Background is Econ + public sector consulting in the Middle East

Would really appreciate

Hi, anyone who can provide referral at BCG, PwC, KPMG, EY or OW?

Targeting few HR roles in these organisations.

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Hi anyone from OW, specifically Healthcare/Life Science practice willing to connect? I want to understand the hierarchy and the possibility of getting an interview from a US school. I am PhD student b… more

S& and K people, how was bonus season?

Is OW hiring laterals for Dubai? OW’s strong in an industry I’m interested in, wondering if UAE is possible at all or just Doha/Riyadh

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Looking to hire consultants and managers (4-8 years of experience).

Semi government entity.

Strategy profiles with experience in healthcare, energy or public sector.

Based in Abu Dhabi, no travel.


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Does MBB in middle east also have up and out policy?

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I'm a Bain consultant with 1.9 yrs of work experience (post MBA) from Singapore, looking to make a move Dubai / Riyadh. Would love to get a sense of which firms are still hiring in the region ?

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Just got my bonus rating and amount, and feeling like I got absolutely shafted. How quickly can I quit?

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I am currently seeking referral for junior associate role at McKinsey Middle East Office. I would greatly appreciate it if anyone could help to provide a referral for my application. I would be happy to sh… more

Hi, I am PharmD with 10 years experience in the industry, looking to transition into consulting ME ( ideally LS). Any tips ? P.S: I noticed open positions at OW could anyone provide a referral ? Thank… more

What is the comp for EY Parthenon KSA managers please? Is it much lower than strategy& for example? EY

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