Strategy& Middle East

“Potential for failure is potential for learning”. In this ‘Unscripted’ conversation, Strategy& alum Shant Oknayan talks about jumping headfirst into the startup world—and into an industry where he had little experience. Listen to the VP of Global Business at ByteDance/TikTok talk about adaptability, his career progression and more. #Unscripted #Episode6 #StrategyandAlumni

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆  𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 Moderated by Karim Sarkis, Partner, Strategy& Middle East&,  our esteemed panelists  His Excellency Mohamed Al Mulla, Group CEO, Dubai Media دﺑﻲ ﻟﻠﺈﻋﻼم ,  Bassil bin Abdullah Al Mouallimi, Chief Strategy Officer, SRMG,  Elie Habib, CEO, OSN and Roman Shimansky, CEO, Yango Play will discuss: 🚀Addressing the shift in advertising strategies due to increased digital spend 🚀The impact of TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube on audience profiles and how it is influencing your audience attraction strategies 🚀Have regional players won the streaming war against global competitors? 🚀Evolution of the SVOD market in the GCC and strategies to achieve top-tier status 🚀Influence of viewer data availability on content acquisition and audience growth strategies 🚀Are you using, or thinking of using, AI in your operations? If so, how? If not, why not? 🚀The role of GCC regulators in fostering growth in the media sector Join the conversation! #BProSummitandAwards #bprosummit2024 #bproawards2024 #ott #media #broadcast #tv #contentstrategy #entertainment #awards #middleeast #sponsors #producers

𝗔 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧-𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗟 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 We have a brilliant panel to explore MENA region's roadmap of digital transformation in media. Our esteemed panelists: 🌟His Excellency Mohamed Al Mulla, Group CEO, Dubai Media دﺑﻲ ﻟﻠﺈﻋﻼم 🌟Bassil bin Abdullah Al Mouallimi, Chief Strategy Officer, SRMG 🌟Elie Habib, CEO, OSN 🌟Roman Shimansky, CEO, Yango Play 🌟Karim Sarkis, Partner, Strategy& Middle East (Moderator) Aligned with the needs of today's vibrant organizations, the panel will discuss some of the most trends like evolution of the SVOD market, shift in advertising strategies, audience attraction and growth strategies, and use of AI. Register now and be part of one of 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗔 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 - 𝗔𝗦𝗕𝗨 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗣𝗿𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 & 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 on 06 Nov 2024 https://lnkd.in/dkVNUbp3 Online registration is mandatory to gain entry. #bpro2024summit and #bproawards2024 #ott #media #broadcast #tv #contentstrategy #entertainment #awards #middleeast #producers #ceo #ceopanel

The future could see AI-powered #humanoid robots changing industries, and GCC countries are well-positioned to lead this shift. By building a vision, investing in R&D, and creating supportive regulations, the region can tap into the massive potential of humanoid robotics. In his Op-Ed, Camil Tahan from Strategy& Middle East, part of PwC, explores how these advancements could give GCC countries a competitive edge in tech. Click to read more.

🌟 This past weekend, we had the pleasure of hosting the Strategy& Middle East Hackathon in New York! It was incredible to see top MBA talent from across the U.S. come together to tackle a real-world business case reflecting our work in the Middle East. A special thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the experience. If you’re in your first year of an MBA program and interested in a summer internship, applications are open for our Summer Senior Associate role! Learn more and apply here before November 14: https://lnkd.in/d6rJE7c3 Strategy& Middle East #Consulting #MBACareers #InternshipOpportunity #CareerswithStrategyand

As we mark Diwali, we extend our best wishes for a season of reflection, hope, and resilience. May this festival bring renewed purpose and peace to all 🪔

Developing energy infrastructure is a massive challenge, but it could introduce a wave of economic growth for the region. The key is to prioritize local engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies in contracts. In this article, James Thomas, Shantanu Gautam and Arun Sollin Selvan explain how to build local EPC skills and capacity to capture long-term economic benefits. #NationalEPCchampions

Think electrons, molecules, and bytes driving a sustainable future - that's the Middle East’s unique advantage in producing green energy and leading the energy transition. Just wrapped up an insightful session at #FII on this very topic. Loved hearing Eric Cantor’s take on how a change in U.S. administration might shake things up for the world’s energy mix! Yannick is all-in with massive green investments, and Owen Omogiafo OON points on affordability and inclusion gave me real perspective, especially for Africa. Major shoutout to Amena Bakr our powerhouse moderator who brought the depth and kept us on point!

Catch us today at the 8th edition of the Future Investment Initiative, where we are excited to join the summit as Knowledge Partners! Yahya Anouti will join Eric Cantor, Yannick Jung, and Owen Omogiafo OON for a panel discussion on financing the energy transition while ensuring global energy security. Together with @Amena Bakr, they’ll explore critical strategies to drive sustainable investment and address the planet’s most pressing energy challenges. 🕒 October 29, 3:05 PM KSA 📍 Lab 3, King Abdulaziz International Conference Center Join the conversation as we explore innovative ways to fund a sustainable energy future⚡ #StrategyandTalks #FII8 FII Institute

Regional governments have announced nearly $1.5 trillion in spending over the next 15 years to expand energy capacity, accelerate renewables and upgrade infrastructure t. How can we keep this massive capital investment in the region—instead of turning it over to international firms? James Thomas, Shantanu Gautam and Arun Sollin Selvan argue that we need to create national engineering, procurement and construction champions. Read their 4-part plan to build local capacity in Oil & Gas Middle East: https://lnkd.in/g68ibtfE #NationalEPCchampions