PwC acquires Saudi consultancy firm Emkan Education

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PwC acquires Saudi consultancy firm Emkan Education

PwC has acquired Emkan Education, an award-winning Saudi consultancy firm dedicated to the education sector.

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Grant Thornton partners with Australian IT company Oreta in UAE market

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Grant Thornton partners with Australian IT company Oreta in UAE market

Grant Thornton’s UAE business has inked a partnership with Oreta, an Australian IT company that specializes in cloud, cybersecurity and ICT network infrastructure.

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Grant Thornton UAE appoints first Emirati partner in Advisory practice

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Grant Thornton UAE appoints first Emirati partner in Advisory practice

Global accounting and consulting firm Grant Thornton has hit a diversity milestone in the UAE, welcoming Dana Al Yazeedi as its first Emirati partner in the Advisory business.

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KPMG appoints Hossain Alshedoki as Global Lead for IoT and OT offerings

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KPMG appoints Hossain Alshedoki as Global Lead for IoT and OT offerings

Hossain Alshedoki has been with KPMG in Riyadh for close to six years, and currently leads the firm’s Cybersecurity and Privacy business for the Energy & Natural Resources sector, and the Emerging Technologies Trust & Operational Technologies Security offering. His remit for both roles spans Saudi Arabia and the Levant region.

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Simon-Kucher welcomes Roshel Jayasundera as partner in Dubai

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Simon-Kucher welcomes Roshel Jayasundera as partner in Dubai

oming on board with around two decades of experience, Roshel Jayasundera becomes a member of the firm’s Healthcare and Life Sciences division. She specialises in commercial strategy, pricing, and healthcare transformation, and has during her career worked with pharmaceutical and biotech companies across Europe, the Middle East and emerging markets.

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Pakistan selects McKinsey for tax collection overhaul

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Pakistan selects McKinsey for tax collection overhaul

In a bid to fully digitalise its federal tax authority, Pakistan has signed a deal with McKinsey & Company, which will spearhead the design and roll-out of the new system.

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Pakistan engages US consultancy firm Kearney to boost foreign investment

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Pakistan engages US consultancy firm Kearney to boost foreign investment

The consultancy firm outlined its commitment to developing a comprehensive plan for sustainable development in collaboration with the government

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SCALA reports 71% increase in global projects

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SCALA reports 71% increase in global projects

Global supply chain and logistics consultancy SCALA has reported a 71% increase in global projects in the last financial year. The growth comes at a particularly challenging time for global supply chains, with global conflict increasing and climate-related issues creating a turbulent supply chain landscape.

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Global Good Consulting and Amani Institute Announce Merger to Form Global Good x Amani

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Global Good Consulting and Amani Institute Announce Merger to Form Global Good x Amani

Global Good Consulting (GGC) and Amani Institute are thrilled to announce their merger, creating Global Good x Amani, a new force in global social impact solutions.

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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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How consulting can boost diversity after the first woman leading a Big Four firm

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How consulting can boost diversity after the first woman leading a Big Four firm

In 2024, Anna Anthony has become the first woman to lead the UK wing of a Big Four accounting and consulting firm. Geeta Nargund, chair of gender diversity consultancy The Pipeline, explores what that means for inclusion and diversity in the historically male-dominated industry.

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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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BearingPoint adds Elisabeth Denner and Kay Manke to Global Management Committee

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BearingPoint adds Elisabeth Denner and Kay Manke to Global Management Committee

European-headquartered management and technology consultancy BearingPoint has added two new members to its 11-person Global Management Committee.

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KSA’s economic diversification path going hand in hand with sustainability

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KSA’s economic diversification path going hand in hand with sustainability

Saudi Arabia is continuing to make progress on its economic diversification agenda, while at the same time booking positive momentum on its sustainable targets, according to PwC’s latest economic report for the kingdom.

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French strategy consultancy invests in UK sustainability market

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French strategy consultancy invests in UK sustainability market

Reflecting the growing UK demand for expertise in sustainability issues such as the decarbonisation of energy and transport, one of Europe’s leading energy consultancies, E-CUBE, announces the establishment of a new London office. E-CUBE’s UK operations will be led by Chris Warnes, who joins as Managing Director.

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Private equity firm snaps up Evelyn Partners accounting arm for £700m

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Private equity firm snaps up Evelyn Partners accounting arm for £700m

British private equity firm Apax has bought Evelyn Partners accounting arm for £700m, according to reports.

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Cinven agrees to make a significant strategic investment in Grant Thornton UK alongside its Partners

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Cinven agrees to make a significant strategic investment in Grant Thornton UK alongside its Partners

International private equity firm, Cinven, today announces that it has reached an agreement to make a majority investment in Grant Thornton UK (‘Grant Thornton’ or ‘the Company’), one of the leading diversified professional services firms offering audit, tax and advisory services in the UK.

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Arthur D. Little Appoints David Benichou To Drive Transformation In French Retail & Luxury Sectors

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Arthur D. Little Appoints David Benichou To Drive Transformation In French Retail & Luxury Sectors

Arthur D. Little announced the appointment of David Benichou as a Partner in its French Performance practice.

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FTI Consulting Continues Expansion of Global Construction Capabilities with Two Senior Hires

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FTI Consulting Continues Expansion of Global Construction Capabilities with Two Senior Hires

FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the addition of Paul Hirst and Jorge Martínez Seara as Senior Managing Directors in the firm’s global Construction, Projects & Assets practice.

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PA Consulting appoints Alan McIntyre as Executive Advisor

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PA Consulting appoints Alan McIntyre as Executive Advisor

PA Consulting (PA), the global innovation and transformation consultancy, has appointed Alan McIntyre as an Executive Advisor within its Aviation team.

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