Kearney Middle East and Africa

Strategic policy design isn't just about compliance—it's about creating an innovative ecosystem that drives competitive advantage in the #digital age. Because #technology is changing faster than ever, our old ways of making rules can't keep up. To succeed, governments and businesses need flexible policies that support #innovation and protect consumers.   Discover how forward-thinking regulatory frameworks can transform technological potential into tangible economic growth: https://bit.ly/40JvjVh   Authors: Adel Belcaid عادل بلقايد, Hadi Hammoud, Rudolph Lohmeyer, and Harsh Bansal

We are excited to be a knowledge partner at the 2025 RLC Global Forum in Riyadh, #SaudiArabia. We look forward to sharing our expertise and insights on emerging trends and engaging in interesting discussions about the future of #retail. Connect with our team members who are attending: Debashish Mukherjee and Mohammed Dhedhi

AI is transforming the investment decision-making ecosystem with its ability to process thousands of market signals across multiple sectors and sub-sectors in real time. Sovereign wealth funds, private equities, and principal investors are increasingly leveraging #AI to operate more efficiently and gain a competitive edge. Discover why AI is the future for sovereign wealth funds and how to get ahead of the curve: https://bit.ly/3PE3Yxm Authors: Javier Herrera, Martin Pavlica, and Akshay Goel

If you're a student in your final year at the The American University in Cairo and interested in the #consulting industry, we have just the program for you! Back for another edition, our 5-week immersive 'Ready, Kearney, Go!' program will not only provide practical training on case approaches, analysis, presentations, and client engagement but also enable you to collaborate with Kearney mentors in teams of 4 to analyze a strategic challenge, find solutions, and present to our leadership. Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain hands-on #managementconsulting experience! Top-performing teams will be fast-tracked to first-round #internship interviews in the #recruitment cycle so make sure to apply by February 7th to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/40wOtO7

Up to 55% of acquisitions fail to create value in the first 24 months. The secret weapon? Strategic #CIO leadership. From due diligence to post-merger integration, CIOs transform #technology from a support function into a catalyst for growth. Explore more insights in our latest article: https://bit.ly/4hQXeZt Authors: Rob Van Dale, Hadi Faraj, Farid Zahran, and Rabie Kanso

We're excited to announce our participation at the 2nd edition of the Global Labor Market Conference tomorrow! Join us as Kearney experts Mohamed Elimam and Paul Mithun delve into the dynamics of global #employment landscapes, explore potential solutions to labor market challenges, and outline the need for collaboration across sectors to catalyze transformative strategies and mobilize change.   To learn more and register, visit https://bit.ly/40MnzSw #GLMC #GLMC2025 #FutureInProgress

We're back at the HBS MENA Conference as a diamond sponsor for the second year in a row! Under the theme "Reimagining Business Strategies for a Thriving Future," this year's event explore how the region's untapped business potential can be harnessed to drive economic growth and foster societal prosperity. Bringing together prominent Industry leaders and experts, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts, the conference will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and networking sessions as well as an all-day career fair and Kearney coffee chats. To learn more and register, visit https://bit.ly/42yPm8e

Everything we do at Kearney is focused on the positive impact it creates for society. Kearney initiated a long-term partnership with UN Women on a pro bono initiative to address the systematic barriers in women's employment in four countries within the MENA region, focusing on three stages of employment: entering the workforce, remaining in/returning to the workforce, and progressing to senior and leadership roles. Learn more: https://bit.ly/42r1ESm Authors: Isabel Neiva, Alejandro Escobar Unda, and Yannis-Zaccharie BEKHTI

The #travel and #tourism sector is on an exciting journey of #transformation and is becoming a catalyst for inclusive growth, community empowerment, and sustainable development. Check out our latest article in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, where Mauricio Zuazua, Kearney partner and region chair for the Middle East and Africa, and WEF’s Francisco Betti break down outdated myths around tourism's potential and highlight the need for collaborative, holistic strategies: https://bit.ly/3PD9511

With a commitment to #netzero by 2050 and hosting major climate events, the #UAE is leading the way in #climateaction. In our latest article, Kearney’s Center for a Sustainable Future and Hub71 delve into how the UAE is leading climate-tech #innovation and explore strategies for taking the sector to the next level. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Cxk60K Authors: Sascha Treppte, Elena Siegel, Rita Carvalho, and Zain Tarawneh