Middle East Consultants

Anyone working from DIFC still ?

Is Contango’s pay equivalent to tier 2 firms like OW, K? Or more like Big4?

Revolut folks, when’s the damn launch in the UAE? Someone exited and is sitting cross legged slacking off instead of grinding like the rest of us consultants

Is DCT stepping up their hirings during this time?

UAE Golden Visa holders - are you allowed to stay outside the country for more than 6 months without losing your residency?
I’m confused- technically GV allows for that but my e-residence visa explicit… more

Has anyone tried to get to Riyadh from Dubai by road? Riyadh-based, got stuck in Dubai

Hey all, any info on Presight AI? Are they competitive in comp vs T1/T2?

Heard that people are leaving DIFC offices and WFH
Stay Safe

Is Dubai still being hit? I came back last week. Seems from news that things are all good now. Thinking of coming back in a day or two.

The heartbreaking, not(less) covered, events are what’s happening in Lebanon. 💔 hurt for my Lebanese friends and colleagues. Invite you all to share your thoughts/ context/ credible sites for us igno… more

Any advice on BCG use case ?

How are people coping up with anxiety? Not just of now. I’m anxious about what will happen to our careers altogether in this region- it is sort of exposed that the whole region was built on house of c… more

Is everyone in Dubai/ Abu Dhabi working from home? Across consulting firms, gov entities and other companies. Trying to understand the policies in this situation across companies. And if so have any t… more

Do you have names of boutique consulting firms in the region specialized in Tourism?

Without using Google search, name at least one thing invented in modern Iran

Which companies are still hiring in the region? Considering the current situation, what impact do you think it will have on the job market?

Which GCC-based consultancies excel in digital venture building and customer experience? I'm looking for firms across Tier 1, 2, or boutiques with a strong, user-centric culture—similar to McKinse… more

Flying to Riyadh next week? If yes, which flight?

What are potential exit opportunities across industries in the UAE? To help narrow down search efforts (regardless of pay cut or not)

Has anyone dealt with banking after leaving Dubai?
Previously kept savings in an HSBC UAE account tied to employment/residency. During a transition period now and trying to figure out the best place to park money … more

Is it true that the line is turning into a huge AI data center instead?

How’s Ektis, a financial services consulting firm in Riyadh?

Why do you guys think consulting in the Middle East is particularly shitty? Sometimes I feel weak that I have let it affect my health this much. Maybe I’m not resilient

Where are my History/ IR/ political science fans at? One thought I’ve constantly had is: Iran’s 1979 revolution grew out of public uprisings initially held on the memorials of people killed by the Sha… more

Calm skies in the UAE. For now at least.

How’s Columbia, Kellogg and Chicago Booth MBA perceived in the region?

Anyone who provides mock case services in the region (+- 2-3 hours time zone wise)? Please DM thank you 🙏

Many firms say it’s okay to step away from work during this stressful period. In reality, do you know colleagues who actually did? Or people who became so stressed that they couldn’t function at work?

Is the mood the same for people who have moved to the middle East countries now?

Honest opinions please?

Got a ticket with emirates to Rome but it just got cancelled… they tell me to call me in order to rebook it but no one picks up… has anyone managed to make the rebooking?

For my fellow partners here, what’s the strategy to follow to secure more defense projects with GCC countries?

They will soon need some

Okay being real here, I previously thought this was a nothingburger, but the videos of the direct drone hit on the US consulate in Dubai might’ve just changed my mind - worst comes to worse these guys… more