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Strange how many posts were pro-Palestinian some time ago — and now there isn’t a single word about Iran murdering its own people

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Is it a good to time to use a strong referal from Mckinsey (coming from tier 1 / 2 in the region)?
1 year of experience

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Last summer on a flydubai flight from Riyadh, my physical credit cards were stolen while I was working on my laptop. Before I noticed, several large transactions were made. I cancelled… more

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How to get an interview at BCG ? Website application ? Recruiter ? Referral ?

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If this visa situation extends, does anyone have a clue if firms are considering relocation to Riyadh/other countries or some sort of severance to leave?

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Interviewed with BCG passed through 3 rounds and got a verbal confirmation things are going in the right direction…then poof! No answer and im being ghosted, is this a norm for BCG?

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Layoffs again at RB. 2026 is off to a sad start

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Made it to round 2 for BCG. How the hell do I prepare, it’s only in 2 days

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Did anyone manage to get multi entry visa for KSA?

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I’m almost 100% sure I am going to be counselled out by April this year due to low util…I have a few months to try and find a role while also trying my best and working hard to survive here. This is o… more

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Does anyone have insights into salaries at Capgemini Invent UAE?

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What are the typical compensation ranges for contractors in the region, and what do per diem rates usually look like?

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Are any firms or practices working mainly / exclusively in the UAE lately?

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i’m guessing BCG suggested this was the way to get everyone to move to riyadh.. they have experience in forced displacements

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Where will the industry head to, given the visa situation? Will the FIFO model be replaced? All client facing move to KSA? What is the trajectory of non-local staff in the region, given this update?

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Hello, ex-consultant here. Wanted to check on how people are getting points/ discounts for buying business class Emirates tickets if any. I have the Marriott no boy credit card and collect Marriott po… more

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Given the KSA Business visa situation, are people being transferred out or being moved to Riyadh? Also, rumours of layoffs?

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What is the response to Lebanese/Jordanians applying to Saudi visas?

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Tl;Dr: book recommendations (preferably fiction)
Anyone here read for pleasure? I typically want to feel productive/ learning something when I read, which leads to non-fiction. I’d like to read more fi… more

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What are the risks of this UAE-Saudi tension for us Dubai based consultants traveling to Saudi?

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Are Doha/Abu Dhabi KSA applications getting approved?

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Had an offer for Revolut Dubai but they changed it to Spain as they needed someone in EU. Extremely disappointed. But any views on Revolut Spain? Madrid office

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Is it just Dubai where KSI Business Visas are getting rejected or other places as well? (Abu Dhabi, Qatar etc.)

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To anyone who got his KSA visa rejected is there way to apply for the refund online or do we have to submit the refund request in-person ?

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Hello fellow fishes, after a long slog, I have finally made it to the last round interviews with ADIC. Anyone on here happy to have an off the record honest chat about the firm? Culture? WLB?

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As the visa situation is blocked, can the clients not simply tolerate more remote working for the time being? I don’t see a reason for them to push absurdly for it if the law doesn’t permit to come to… more

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Left my PwC job after 6 years in their marketing function, anyone know of good recruiters in UAE and KSA? Got UAE Golden visa

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Any updates on the visa situation?

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How much do MBB and T2s pay in Beirut? I’ve heard crazy numbers like $5k USD per month for entry level - is it true? It’s obviously a failed state and has PIT, but I’d imagine $5k in Lebanon goes much… more

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Bain or BCG hiring in Dubai atm? Post mba level?

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What are your 'insane but it worked' job hacks?

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How does it work if you want to do freelance ? Do you loose your garden leave ? Can you do both ?

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Is it worth moving from a boutique consultancy to ERM (Environmental Resources Management) as a Senior/Managing Consultant? In terms of projects, career growth and exit opportunities.

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Who are the best firms for social impact outside of MBB and T2’s?

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Hi all, I am a QA lead looking to apply for companies in the UAE . I am a Canadian citizen of Indian origin . What should be my approach to applying for jobs in the Middle East

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Anyone have any idea of comp for a director role at Bain but for internal biz ops?

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Have an offer from Revolut - confused between Dubai and London

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