Middle East Consultants

Anyone here ever experienced depression? What were the first signs? Personally, I feel like I am not enjoying anything (even when on vacation), sleeping too much, and often start crying for no specifi… more

I was talking to an expat client. They offered me a role on Saudi.

Question for expat: how do you even stay in KSA on work visa? Don’t you feel threatened that you may be asked to leave KSA anytime in … more

I have an upcoming interview at ADQ, anyone willing to share what can I expect? It’s the first interview with someone who has been working there for 6+ years (possibly my future boss). Is it going to … more

Anyone missing Excel and PowerPoint during the holidays?

Merry Christmas! He is born!

Hope you and your families enjoy.

for expats who had a repayment clause in their contract - are they usually enforced? the clauses that say upon termination of contact without good reason the offending party must pay x amount of salar… more

What salary could I expect at the Senior Manager level at the likes of Dubai Holding / Noon / Careem etc? In a strategy function

What is the average salary for consulting manager in Big4 in Qatar?

Hey all, what is the likelihood of a monitor Deloitte senior manager from London specialising in infrastructure/real estate strategy getting a job in strategy& or another Tier 2 at senior manager … more

Guys what are the solutions for juniors who need a KSA visa? Is there some sort of temporary arrangement that is possible for a few months?

New year tip: completely forget about ENBD Marriott Bonvoy credit card… the ones that really add value for consultants travelling weekly to Saudi are either ADCB traveller or FAB travel. 10-12% cashba… more

Anyone open for a chat? First year into consulting and i am super stressed and full of anxiety. Dont know how to navigate, feel like my brain has just stopped working under pressure. Are these "n… more

I've been asked to provide my salary proof by a head hunter. Is this normal? What would be the impact if I said no?

I am living in Europe (a low salary one). I am speaking with multiple firms and they asked my current salary. Would it harm my salary negotiation given my low salary?

What’s the mood like at S& / OW? Applied for am mba intern role but still haven’t heard back

What are solutions to get around KSA work visas restrictions? Do 3month temporary work visas work?

Any insights on the culture at 2PointZero (formerly Multiply Group) Abu Dhabi?

Hi all 👋
I’m currently working in Canada as a Data & AI Consulting Manager with a 175K CAD salary. I’ve received an offer in Dubai for 38K AED/month (tax-free) and am weighing the move.
Looking for community i… more

Hello, what are typical number of days of leave to expect when working for the AD government? Are number of leave days negotiable? Thanks!

Hey guys, someone referred me in Accenture Middle East firm a few weeks ago. And today, I learnt that the Accenture ME is under hiring freeze.
Can anyone please confirm if Accenture is under hiring fre… more

What is it like working for Monitor Deloitte?

Any info on how it is like to work at AD Exec Office at mid-management level?

Does recruiting in riyadh jobs slow down during end of year and does it pick up during january?

How many hours of work should one expect at visa? Is it closer to T2/MBB or closer to B4?

Any thoughts on the FMVA certification from CFI? Been hearing mixed opinions, but mainly that it's less of a boost to someone's application and more of a piece of evidence that they've mastered the ba… more

What is the best consultancy in the region focused more on corporate finance and related scope? I see FTI openings but curious if MBB or other specialized firms are out there?

What's your take on an MBA in the current/future job market (not consulting specifically)? I feel like people are increasingly looking for "specialized" skills and prefer experience over… more

What is the going rate for a program director role at a UAE SWF?

Does qiddiya hire non KSA nationals ?

Any thoughts or comments on Qiddiya from those working full-time or on projects? What’s the vibe like from a culture perspective?

Are indian citizens getting work permit for Saudi? If they choose to be based out of Saudi office.

H1 '26, layoffs or you see any hiring in MBB and T2 in Dubai?

Kearney MEA - is it as bad as we thought ? Are they done ? What can we learn from this ? How can they go from top 3 to barely relevant ? How can they lose every major account so quickly ....

Will my consulting experience in the region be acknowledged if I apply to positions back in Europe? Or will it count as if I was unemployed? Please I need answers based on real experiences