Since 1957, we have helped the region unlock growth and development, build champions in major industries, and nurture the talent of the next generation. The work of all eight of our locations—Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Doha, Dubai, Karachi, Kuwait, Manama, and Riyadh—is underpinned by our deep local roots, global reach, and unrivaled investment in knowledge.
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We partner with leaders to accelerate sustainable and inclusive growth, build businesses and organizations, and nurture young talent.
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McKinsey on the Middle East
Conversations with leaders in McKinsey’s Middle East office on some of the most pressing issues of the day, including insights for business and government leaders, practitioners, students and anyone who is curious to learn more about topics such as education, sustainability, inclusion, business growth and many others.
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Faces of disruption
Interviews with innovative founders, funders, and business builders from established organizations include venture-capital groups, fintech companies, investors, institutions, and fresh start-ups that are disrupting the MENAP region by scaling new businesses across sectors. Which sectors will be disrupted next? How is a diverse set of global and local players coming together to spur this region forward? What are today’s greatest challenges and the unlocks the ecosystem needs to scale massively? What are the war stories, and advice to aspiring builders?
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The state of gen AI in the Middle East’s GCC countries: A 2024 report card
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Research shows that organizations in the region have been quick to adopt generative AI, but very few are yet seeing much benefit. Those that are demonstrate what it takes.
Introducing our new monthly newsletter, Muqtatafat Hama, by McKinsey
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Meet our people
Gassan Al-Kibsi
Senior Partner, and Chair, EEMARiyadh
Supports public-, private-, and social-sector leaders across the region to improve opportunities for the youth and create global...
Hasan Muzaffar
Senior Partner and Managing Partner Middle EastDubai
Helps leading conglomerates, principal investors shape corporate strategy, optimize investments, and strengthen portfolios
Rima Assi
Senior Partner and Managing PartnerAbu Dhabi
Leads the Abu Dhabi office in the UAE; a core leader of our efforts in public finance and investments; globally coleads our work...
Dr. Mazen Ramsay Najjar
Senior Partner and Managing PartnerKuwait
Leads McKinsey’s Leap and Grow units in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EEMA), overseeing business building (Leap),...
Jawad Khan
Senior Partner and Managing PartnerKarachi
Leverages deep experience to help financial groups achieve sustainable tech-enabled growth
Tarek El Sayed
Senior Partner and Managing PartnerRiyadh
Supports CEOs, senior executives, and government leaders on a range of strategic and organizational topics.
Samvit Kanoria
Senior Partner and Managing Partner QatarDoha
Leads McKinsey’s work in real estate and infrastructure in the Middle East and is the global leader for institutional investors...
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Working in the Middle East
A career at McKinsey is an opportunity to work with remarkable people, help shape the growth of the Middle East and its most important institutions, and learn and grow constantly. We welcome applications from recent graduates and experienced professionals.
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