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Altman Solon doubles down on Middle East ambitions with new Dubai office

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Altman Solon doubles down on Middle East ambitions with new Dubai office

Hot on the heels of expanding into Saudi Arabia, strategy consulting firm Altman Solon has doubled down on its Middle East ambitions with the launch of a new office in Dubai.

The new Dubai hub becomes Altman Solon’s 17th worldwide and follows the US-headquartered firm’s recent expansion into Riyadh just weeks ago, and Stockholm a few months earlier.

“Dubai’s role as a global business hub offers unparalleled connectivity, operational efficiency, and access to top talent, making it an ideal location to support client projects across the GCC, Levant, and Africa,” said Björn Menden, partner at Altman Solon.

“The Dubai hub complements our Riyadh office, which remains central to our regional strategy, particularly in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Together, the two offices ensure that our experts can deliver tailored solutions while staying close to our clients.”

Established in 2020 through a merger of an American consultancy with a European counterpart, Altman Solon advises C-suite leaders on corporate strategy, market entry, product development, mergers & acquisitions, and operational improvements. The firm has an exclusive focus on the TMT landscape – telecommunications, media, and technology.

“The Middle East is one of the fastest-growing regions for media, sports, and digital platforms,” said partner Andreas Tiefengraber. “Our Dubai office positions us to help clients seize opportunities across content, advertising, and monetization, while applying global best practices to local markets.” 

Lukasz Nowicki, an Associate Partner at the consulting firm, added: “Our new office strengthens our ability to serve the region’s technology and infrastructure sectors, sovereign wealth funds, and international investors. With teams now in both Riyadh and Dubai, we can better support clients on growth strategies, AI adoption, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.”

Other members of the senior team in the Middle East include Osama Al-Dosary (senior advisor), who previously served as President and CEO of telecom operator Salam, and as Deputy Minister for Communication Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at VMware and Cisco.

In the coming months, Altman Solon plans to expand its local team with senior leaders and local hires.


Sourced from Consultancy-me.com







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Palladium launches its Infrastructure Advisory practice in the Middle East

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Palladium launches its Infrastructure Advisory practice in the Middle East

Palladium has launched an Infrastructure Advisory practice in the Middle East, bringing its global expertise, innovation, and scale to the region’s most pressing infrastructure challenges.

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Global real estate advisor Newmark launches Dubai office

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Global real estate advisor Newmark launches Dubai office

Global real estate services firm Newmark has entered the GCC region with a new office in Dubai, its 166th worldwide.

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IBM, AWS partner to advance cloud adoption in Middle East

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IBM, AWS partner to advance cloud adoption in Middle East

IBM and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have expanded their partnership to accelerate secure cloud adoption and digital transformation initiatives across the Middle East.

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AlixPartners appoints new Middle East leader alongside two strategic senior hires to drive regional growth

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AlixPartners appoints new Middle East leader alongside two strategic senior hires to drive regional growth

AlixPartners, the global consulting firm, announces a significant strengthening of its Middle East leadership team with the appointment of Irfan Bidiwala as Middle East Market Leader and the addition of two senior hires, Partner & Managing Director Lancelot Sursock and Partner Pietro Vecchiato.

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EY bolsters Middle East consulting business with addition of BI Consulting

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EY bolsters Middle East consulting business with addition of BI Consulting

EY has bolstered its Middle East business with the integration of the BI Consulting team, adding more than two dozen consultants to its consulting division.

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Kearney partners with Microsoft to accelerate AI impact in the Middle East

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Kearney partners with Microsoft to accelerate AI impact in the Middle East

Global management consulting firm Kearney has signed a partnership with Microsoft in the Middle East & Africa, with the aim to accelerating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) rollout and adoption across the region.

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CAA Sports acquires Portas Consulting

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CAA Sports acquires Portas Consulting

CAA Sports has added a new division to its portfolio in acquiring London-based Portas Consulting, a global management firm that will expand the sports agency’s reach into the Middle East with offices in Riyadh and Dubai.

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Arthur D. Little appoints Goetz Kuras as partner in Financial Services practice

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Arthur D. Little appoints Goetz Kuras as partner in Financial Services practice

Arthur D. Little has welcomed a new partner to its Financial Services practice in the Middle East: Goetz Kuras.

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Deloitte and AWS expand alliance to accelerate digital transformation across the Middle East

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Deloitte and AWS expand alliance to accelerate digital transformation across the Middle East

New regional initiative to scale cloud adoption, AI, and innovation across key industries, expected to deliver $1 billion worth of services by 2030

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EC-Council and Women in CyberSecurity Middle East launch CyberSHE program

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EC-Council and Women in CyberSecurity Middle East launch CyberSHE program

EC-Council, a global provider of cybersecurity training and certification services, and CyberSHE, an initiative by Women in CyberSecurity Middle East, have kicked off the expansion of their CyberSHE program in the Middle East.

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Is the Gulf’s tax-free status coming to an end?

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Is the Gulf’s tax-free status coming to an end?

Oman’s decision to implement personal income tax from 2028 marks a historic shift in the Gulf’s economic landscape.

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Q5 appoints Scott Kennedy as Managing Director of Saudi business

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Q5 appoints Scott Kennedy as Managing Director of Saudi business

International change consultancy Q5 has appointed Scott Kennedy as the new Managing Director of its Saudi business.

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KPMG expands PREVA coverage in the Middle East

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KPMG expands PREVA coverage in the Middle East

KPMG PREVA aims to revolutionize financial operations with technology and automation for increased efficiency and accuracy across the Middle East region

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Clare Goodwin Consultancy expands into Middle East with Bfore partnership

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Clare Goodwin Consultancy expands into Middle East with Bfore partnership

Clare Goodwin Consultancy, a UK-based communications consultancy, has expanded into the Middle East through the tie-up with Dubai-based boutique Bfore.

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Oliver Wyman appoints partners and executive director in Middle East

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Oliver Wyman appoints partners and executive director in Middle East

Global strategy and management consulting firm Oliver Wyman has appointed 45 new Partners and Executive Directors worldwide, with five of the leader cohort based in the Middle East region.

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HKA named the Middle East’s leading dispute resolution consultancy firm

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HKA named the Middle East’s leading dispute resolution consultancy firm

Global consultancy firm HKA has been named the Middle East’s leading Dispute Resolution firm for the fourth year in a row, cementing its leadership in the domain following a similar triumph earlier this year.

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Bexprt wins AWS award for Middle East and North Africa

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Bexprt wins AWS award for Middle East and North Africa

Bexprt, an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner, was recognised as the 2024 AWS Rising Star Consulting Partner of the Year for the region.

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PwC Middle East to buy Saudi education consultancy Emkan

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PwC Middle East to buy Saudi education consultancy Emkan

PwC Middle East has agreed to acquire Emkan Education, a Saudi consultancy engaged in offering education and skills development advisory services.

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AlixPartners expands Middle East operations with appointment of Stephan Essig

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AlixPartners expands Middle East operations with appointment of Stephan Essig

AlixPartners, the global consulting firm, announced the appointment of Stephan Essig as Partner & Managing Director, based in the Middle East.

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