Middle East Consultants

Currently at a T2 strategy consulting firm, up for promotion to post-MBA level in the next months. Total tenure >3 years in consulting. Is it realistic to target post-MBA levels when recruiting for… more

Hi all! Anyone here in Oliver Wyman? Would love a chat if you’re open to it 🙏🏻

I'm a second year manager at a T2 in India. Is there any chance for me to get hired at a similar firm in the ME? If not, are there any industry opportunities I could be trying for? Internal transf… more

People who left consulting (willingly or unwillingly) and moved to industry, particularly those who were in consulting for 5+ years:

What aspects do you miss about the job?
What aspects do you like about you… more

What’s it like to work in the Middle East as a woman of colour these days? I am thinking of initiating a transfer from the UK to save money before having a family

Are KSA visa applications only being rejected when submitted from UAE-based offices, or is this also affecting applications from other base offices?

Whats the salary increase from uae to ksa in % when staying with the same consulting company?

How accommodating are T2 / MBB firms here when it comes to deferring an offer by around 12 months? Is this generally workable, or difficult to arrange?

Genuine question - can the Lebanese actually converse with Moroccans? Both have the language trio no?

Do you wear ties at the client site?

Hello everyone, I wanted to ask about the possible exit routes (After 3 years of experience) from strategy consulting in Dubai but having most of projects in KSA. I understand there could be a pay cut… more

Anyone have any side work opportunities? I urgently need of cash, open to PMO, business intelligence, corporate sales, deck development, target operating models, etc. Even open to non-business/consult… more

Seeking investors for an independent film in conjunction with Essential Film Group. If seriously interested, please DM, thank you!

Anyone thinking of going all-in on gold and silver in this climate?

Looking for roommate to rent a 2br apartment in Reem Island (Abu Dhabi)

Target move-in: Feb-Mar (flexible)

Can discuss more details in private messages. Please DM if you know anybody interested, thanks!

Hello all, I have a Lebanese passport and my multiple entry business visa application to KSA was rejected in December. I am a UAE resident and applied from Tasheer Dubai. Any idea if I have better cha… more

Is the current Saudi business visa situation due to the political tensions? Are they still issuing multi entry business visas to other countries?

If so, then can we assume that it will resolve once th… more

In Europe it’s common to get sick leave for mental health (stress, burnout, anxiety, depression) with a doctor’s note.
*Has anyone done this in Dubai?
*Is it accepted by employers?
*What kind of medical certificate is nee… more

Anyone know what is the best way to sell furniture in the UAE?

Sick of hotels and project travel. Decided to rent an apartment for a month and camp on client site. Is it cool to expense groceries instead of eating out?

Hi ladies and gents — what’re salary bands for PwC DSO teams? Does it differ Riyadh to Dubai? thanks!

RB layoffs 😭😭😭

Is everyone’s case pipeline dead? Also, have people been contacted by HR to relocate to KSA?

Considering taking an internal transfer - KSA or UAE?

Plan is to do a short stint and gather some savings to buy a home in London (where I'm from)

Anyone going to M7 MBA this year?

Anyone can speak to the implications of getting KSA iqama in addition to UAE residency and shifting salary?

VFS is a joke.
I applied for a business visa in Nov, paid 1200 aed including 500 aed for health insurance. Visa got rejected and I applied for a refund. 2 months later, VFS called saying your refund is ready and it is 3… more

Is it common or possible to do secondments at a client if they ask for it?

Feels like the market is mainly for subcontracting these days

How are people getting the invitation/sponsorship letter for KSA tourist visa. Hearing a lot of people are travelling on this Visa

Anyone here at DCT? Or worked there? Generally how long does the final offer process take along with the offer letter etc?

I’ve tried to land a consulting role in ME from the UK for almost 6 months and haven’t even landed 1 interview. Where am I going wrong?

Hi all,

How do you organize yourselves to stay afloat when you're basically responsible for running everything across 3/4/5 projects, plus proposals and other random tasks that come left and right from … more

What’s up with Kearney? Any chances that 26 will be better? I’m tired of this firm but not finding any exit. I can’t live on edge perpetually.

Hi all,

What are the freelance rates for a 6-month implementation project for a consultant with 3 years of experience and one with 6 years of experience (contractor for a Tier-2 firm / boutique consult… more

For Bain folks:

Any clue where the AD office is located? I’m supposed to join the AD office in April and I’m trying to figure out where I should rent

Already reached out to HR but haven’t heard back yet