Global strategy consulting business uniquely positioned to help deliver your best future. Active in MENA since the 1970s, with first office open in 1993.
The Middle East is poised to take the lead on environmental programs—and we’re here to help. Discover our approach to designing and implementing national
#sustainability
programs in the region here.
The gaming market is making headlines and hitting all-time records. In this episode of
#Strategyandinbold
, we talk with experts Johnny Yaacoub and
@AlexSalemGaming
about the industry’s biggest challenges & most exciting opportunities. Tune in and join us!
Sneak preview of the exciting debates in store for you 🎙
Season 2 Episode 1 of the
#Strategyandinbold
podcast is now live with Nick Grande,
@kmsarkis
and Karim Daoud. Tune in here:
Avatars are here and the new mall is the
#metaverse
! What does this mean to the luxury fashion industry? Listen in to Episode 3 of our
#Strategyandinbold
podcast!
#OutNow
Alum
@Ali_Hashemi
's healthcare venture, GluCare Health, which is reinventing diabetes care with virtual digital therapeutics and innovative wearables, just received world accreditation! Congratulations!
#StrategyandAlumni
As GCC countries seek to diversify, they need to develop
#GreenFinance
to stimulate sustainable economic growth and
#GreenJobs
. By raising their recycling rates to 40% they can generate some 50,000 green jobs in a $6 billion market. Find out more
When it comes to tech, the
#GCC
is lagging behind other parts of the world, but supporting nationally grown
#TechChampions
could go a long way to closing this gap. See what it will take to accelerate the region’s tech maturity.
Be discovered👀! Social media has taken
#talent
to the masses and the agents are watching. Likes and followers are more powerful than ever! What does it take for music artists to succeed in this day and age?
Tune in to our latest podcast episode and hear it from the experts:
Saudi banks are not immune to global financial problems. Jorge Camarate and Mathias Massow propose 4 strategies to help Saudi banks avoid risk, build resilience, and transform the economy.
Learn more:
#SaudiBankResilience
Roles reversed! What happens when our guest speaker
@nickgrande
takes over asking questions to Partner
@kmsarkis
? Interesting insights unfold.
Tune in to the full episode here: .
#Strategyandinbold
The world is at a pivotal moment to act on environmental sustainability. So how can MENA countries position themselves to take the lead? We're at
#MENAClimateWeek
today to help unlock opportunities in the transition towards a green, sustainable future.
Ministries that are accountable and have the tools and technology to get things done often do just that. See government transformed in our
#MinistryoftheFuture
interactive:
#FitforTransformation
Looking to kick-start your career in consulting? Apply to Qadat, the Strategy& business analyst program that takes you through a career in consulting to solve today’s most challenging issues.
Get started here:
#StrategyandQadat
Many governments in the Middle East have already articulated national strategies with ambitious goals for the future, but now it’s time to achieve them. Take a look at what 6 capabilities we believe ministries need to develop:
#MinistryoftheFuture
To all
@AUB_Lebanon
students: Join our virtual corporate presentation this Friday to hear insightful stories from experienced consultants about working for Strategy&. Look out for the call details in your inbox, and see you there!
#StrategyandCareers
Bonding, remarkable, and unforgettable - these are some of the words used to describe our 'all staff gathering' weekend which was all about celebrating our story, together. We're so touched and humbled by the people behind this place we call home.
#LifeatStrategyand
We’re on the lookout for passionate talent to join our team. If you're an
@AUB_Lebanon
student and think you’ve got what it takes, join our corporate presentation on April 8 to dive into the world of strategy consulting.
#StrategyandCareers
Our hearts are with all those who have been affected by the tragic incident that rocked Beirut. If you want to extend a helping hand to the Lebanese communities who were affected by last week’s tragedy, here’s a list of initiatives we suggest:
To thrive in a world of apps, platforms, and privacy concerns, marketers have to become multitaskers. Learn more in this
@stratandbiz
article co-authored by
@kmsarkis
, which won Best B2B Article, Marketing & Advertising, at Folio's 2019 Eddie Awards.
Is the world ready for the Society 5.0 concept? What can citizens expect from it and what are the challenges associated with building a super smart inclusive society?
@peter_gassmann
, Global Leader of
@strategyand
, will answer this and more in
#GMIS2021
. Stay tuned!
#Society50
One month after the
#BeirutExplosion
, the funding gap remains substantial, and most basic needs remain unmet. Visit our latest report for more detail on the infrastructure, social, and economic needs and funding requirements:
#StrategyandSocialImpact
Check out this insightful interview with Ramzi Hage and
@gulf_intel
and learn why he says his short-term outlook on
#renewable
energy in the
#GCC
is "mostly sunny with a chance of rain":
#StrategyandTalks
We are coming to
@AUB_Lebanon
but this time to meet with students and alums interested in human resources, business operations, accounting and more!
Make sure to catch our booth at the
@AUBOSB
talent fair, or join our corporate presentation at OSB room 334 to learn more about
The speed of transition to a new energy mix across the GCC is accelerating, with international investors showing considerable interest in
#renewables
.
We’re excited to participate in
#FSC2019
where Partners Fadi Adra and Jorge Camarate will co-moderate a break out session on ‘Banking on the future: Facilitating a robust savings culture’. #مؤتمر_القطاع_المالي
@SaudiFSC
Great energy at our Dubai office with the visit of
@HECParisMBA
students! It was a pleasure having you all. Many thanks to our colleagues for all the inspiring discussions about who we are and how we solve today's most challenging strategic issues.
#StrategyandCareers
@HECParis
Our Qadat business analysts have completed a year of excellent achievement! Join us in congratulating our graduating class of 2020-2021.
#StrategyandQadat
#graduation
By 2050, the yearly global export market for
#GreenHydrogen
will be worth about $300 billion, and could create 400,000 jobs globally in renewable energy and hydrogen production. Check out our new study to learn more:
التحق تركي بن زرعه
@Turki_Z
بشركة ستراتيجي& فرع دُبي عام 2012 بعد أن استكمل دراسته في جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن، ويصف تجربته في الشركة وفي مجال الاستشارات الإدارية بشكلٍ عامٍ قائلاً:
#StrategyandCareers
Happy birthday Strategy&! Here are our teams across the region celebrating our 5th anniversary. We are very proud of our brand, and the one hundred year heritage on which it is founded. Congratulations to us all!
In conversation with an inspiring entrepreneur:
@MouniraJamjoom
Strategy& alumnus and co-founder of
@aanaabcom
and
@emkaneducation
.
Watch our exclusive, unscripted interview that explores the needs and challenges of entrepreneurs, the value of technology in education, and more.
Did you know that microgreens are a
#sustainable
superfood that you can easily grow at home? We hosted workshops with
@LRILB
and GrowHub in Beirut and Dubai to learn how to grow them and start incorporating more green practices in our own homes.
#StrategyandSocialImpact
Last night in Jeddah: The Private Equity and Sovereign Investment Funds (PE-SIF) team having their first dinner of the new year. Here’s to new beginnings!
#lifeatStrategyand
#Telecom
operators in the
#GCC
are facing hesitance from potential clients as they target
#5G
innovation. Here’s how operators can overcome tepid waters and seize the massive 5G opportunity.
GCC cities still rank highest for private car dependence. Why this scenario is preventing progress on sustainability goals—and what solutions should be applied instead.
#SustainableMobility
GCC public health authorities are learning important lessons from the
#COVID19
crisis. Walid Tohme and Irfan Merali help them understand how to benefit from the knowledge, in this article published in
@omnia_health
.
Networking and insightful discussions on our impact and career opportunities in the Middle East at this recent corporate presentation in Paris. Thank you to all the 60+ Grandes Ecoles students who came to meet us and to our seniors for leading the discussions.
#StrategyandCareers
We are working on an impact assessment study to quantify the infrastructure, social and economic losses that the horrific
#BeirutExplosion
has yielded. If you are an organization interested to support, please reach out:
#StrategyandSocialImpact
Governments should act on three fronts to contain the health and social crisis and prepare for the economic recovery: mobilize, stabilize, and strategize.
#COVID19
#OilPrice
To tap into the $52 billion IT/digital opportunity in the Middle East and Africa, telecom operators need to develop broad ecosystems of IT/digital channel partners. Read our guide to setting up a winning IT/digital
#ChannelSales
program.
#TelecomB2Bgrowth
Team cohesion, creative thinking, and goal-oriented minds, mixed with a sprinkle of challenges and a lot of fun, were the ingredients of this team cooking activity. A warm welcome to this diverse group of recent joiners!
#lifeatStrategyand
Electricity subsidies are estimated to have cost GCC countries more than $120 billion over the past 20 years. Leaving current policies in place until 2030 would cost an additional $150 billion as demand increases. New report on
#ElectricityPricing
reform:
Understanding core roles and responsibilities of stakeholders is vital to shape the proper role of the megaproject sponsor and to design the right institutional setup in real estate
#megaprojects
.
#GCCMegaprojects
Artificial intelligence could transform Saudi Arabia’s government in 3 sweeping ways. Learn how the government can use
#AI
to deliver next-generation
#publicservices
, create dramatic productivity gains, and write high-impact public
#policies
.
Details are in a new report by Jad
Our new study estimates that the GCC countries are engaged in almost $1 trillion of investment in
#megaprojects
. A key enabler of any successful megaproject is having the right institutional setup. Check out our full report on
#GCCMegaprojects
:
What better way to reenergize yourself than with a sports class?
#StrategyandWomen
in Riyadh are enjoying our new sports program that runs every Tuesday at the hotel. Led by a coach, classes include Cardio, Pilates, BodyPump, and Yoga. Here’s one from the latest Pilates class!
Our new joiners sure know how to play! We recently onboarded a group of 68 new hires coming from over 20 countries with a combination of training, dinners and games!
#LifeAtStrategyand
Virtual bootcamp was a great way to empower and engage with our
#StrategyandWomen
! Our recent edition featured inspiring discussions, effective leadership training sessions, and a keynote speech delivered by
@DawnPDSi
. Learn more about our women program:
Our Strategy& alum
@naggearp
brings us so much inspiration as he turns tragedy into hope. He and his wife
@TracyNaggear
are bringing meals, gifts and happiness to so many in need.
Here's how you can help:
COVID-19 presents significant challenges to people and organizations around the globe and the disruption continues to evolve. This digital assessment helps you understand the potential impact to your business and gauge your readiness to respond:
#COVID19
"After inspiring problem-solving sessions and challenging client discussions, we came together again for our much-anticipated football game. It's great to see that the teamwork continues outside the office,” said Johann Farhat, Associate at Strategy&.
#LifeatStrategyand
The energy industry is facing the inevitable forces of change. This article by Giorgio Biscardini, David Branson,
@__James_Thomas
, and Dr. Raed Kombargi originally published in
@REWorld
looks at how they can cope.
#COVID19
We loved spreading the Christmas spirit to these 100+ elderly, having lunch with them and distributing food and winter blankets. Special thanks to
@orderofmalta
and
@USJLiban
for organizing the gathering, and to all our Strategy& colleagues who volunteered to help.
Live from the
#ScalingupLebanon
event in collaboration with
@EndeavorLB
: Strategy& Middle East partner Mahmoud Makki leading a presentation on Scaling-up MENA SMEs. “Based on our scale-up readiness index, MENA countries rank below average globally, except for the UAE.”
A social enterprise aims for financial surpluses, prioritizes a social need as its core business aim over maximizing profits, and adopts socially innovative business models.
#SocialEnterprise
Thanks to recent advances in electrolysis technology and cheaper renewable energy,
#GreenHydrogen
holds the potential to ensure an environmentally cleaner and sustainable future for our planet.
Live from Endeavor 7th Majlis with panelists: Abdul Aziz Al Omran, VP of Al Omran Company & Endeavor Saudi Board Member,
@lmnaseem
, Founder & CEO of Lomar,
@joufaf
, Founder & CEO of
@PayTabs
, and Noor Alabdulkarim, General Manager of Strategic Initiatives and partnerships at SDB.
About 1 in 60 children is diagnosed with
#autism
, the
@CDCgov
determined in 2018. As part of our initiative to raise awareness of this growing health issue, we’re pleased to welcome Mrs. Arwa Halawi, president of
@AutismLebanon
, for an inspiring talk.
#StrategyandSocialImpact
Measures to limit the spread of the virus have halted consumer demand for many leisure and tourism businesses including restaurants and hotels.
#COVID19
#OilPrice
The GCC transportation sector is experiencing considerable turmoil thanks to
#COVID19
restrictions on mobility. To navigate the situation, decision makers can act on six fronts according to this
@Logistics__ME
article by Mark Haddad and Gustave Cordahi.