Advisory

Media & Promotion

MBC Group announces executive role transition

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

MBC Group, a premier media and entertainment conglomerate in the Mena region, has announced that Ali Jaber will transition from his executive role as Chief Content Officer to an advisory capacity - continuing to support the Group on strategic priorities and industry matters.

Construction & Real Estate

Egis names regional director of Mideast advisory business

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

Egis, a leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and maintenance services firm, has appointed Steven Scott as its regional director of advisory business across Mideast and South Asia. An industry veteran, he has 34 years of experience in development and infrastructure consulting, including 18 in the region.

Finance & Capital Market

Global advisory firm WTW gets licence for Dubai operations

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

WTW, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, has announced that it has received approval to operate within Dubai International Financial Centre. With this, WTW will be able to proactively arrange access to its full suite of regulated investment capabilities in and from DIFC.

Construction & Real Estate

Global engineering consultancy AESG opens new Dubai headquarters

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

AESG, a global engineering, consultancy and advisory firm, has announced the opening of its new 25,000 sq ft headquarters in Dubai, thus marking a significant milestone in its evolution and enduring commitment to the emirate as a centre for business and technical excellence.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

AESG targets hyperscale data centre boom in UAE, Saudi Arabia

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

AESG, an engineering and consultancy firm, has announced expansion of its Mission Critical unit, broadening its data centre offering to full multidisciplinary integrated design delivery. Its focus markets will remain UAE and Saudi Arabia where the demand for hyperscale data centres is booming.

Construction & Real Estate

AESG launches new structural design and engineering unit

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Leading global engineering and advisory firm AESG has set up a structural design and engineering unit, further strengthening its multi-disciplinary consultancy platform across the Middle East region. It has appointed industry veterans Matthew Cross and Dr Gavin Lume to spearhead the new division.

Education, HR & Training Finance & Capital Market

Grant Thornton announces new UAE partner appointments

Mon, 23 Mar 2026

Grant Thornton, a professional services firm providing audit, tax and advisory services, has announced the appointments of 10 new partners as part of its continued UAE expansion, adding senior leadership across multiple service lines at a time of sustained client demand and market change.

Construction & Real Estate

BlackBrick Property launches complimentary real estate advisory service

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Leading global property and lifestyle advisory firm BlackBrick Property has launched a new, complimentary advisory service designed to support anyone currently involved in a property transaction related to Dubai.

Miscellaneous

Joseph Hage Aaronson & Bremen opens new Bahrain Office

Mon, 02 Nov 2026

Joseph Hage Aaronson & Bremen (JHAB), a specialist litigation and advisory law firm, has announced the opening of its new office in the Kingdom of Bahrain, thus marking an important step in its international growth.

Construction & Real Estate Media & Promotion

Mace named procurement advisory consultant for Expo 2030 Riyadh

Wed, 28 Oct 2026

Mace Consult, a leading global delivery consultancy, has been appointed as the procurement advisory consultant for Saudi Arabia's most ambitious event - Expo 2030 Riyadh. Under this deal, Mace will be supporting the effective management and delivery of procurement activities across the programme.