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    Sr. SDE | Amazon.ae

    Employment:

    Full Time

    DESCRIPTIONAbout PayFort, an Amazon Company: We serve the needs of online shoppers in all Arabic speaking and surrounding countries through our trusted, secure payment network that gives everyone the opportunity to shop online safely and easily. We build trust between buyers and online sellers by enabling consumers to transact online using the payment options they prefer with complete security and peace of mind while supporting the most popular payment methods available globally. PayFort is part of Souq Group, established in 2013. PayFort is regional expert in payment processing technology and solutions across major markets in the GCC & Levant countries, operating in UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan and Qatar.Primary Responsibilities:We are looking for a seasoned senior developer to design/build massive scale, distributed computing solutions. You will be responsible for driving the team’s technical direction, strategizing and shaping our long-term vision and architecture. You will own major deliverables end-to-end, drive roadmaps, and provide technical leadership to the engineering team. If you’re excited by cloud computing, designing highly scalable, fault tolerant systems, and want to be challenged by the toughest computer science problems, then join us to build the next generation distributed systems solving big data problems.You should be someone who wants to conceive and design highly scalable, robust software, and wants to see their software thrive in the face of traffic from huge cloud computing services. The ideal candidate will have strong distributed systems and web services design and implementation experience, as well as experience working on high availability production systems.Responsible for the overall development life cycle of the solution and manage complex projects with significant bottom line impact· Work with product managers in developing a strategy and road map to provide compelling capabilities for our customers.· Work closely with senior engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development.· Instill best practices for software development and documentation, assure designs meet requirements, and deliver high-quality work on tight schedules.· Project management – prioritization , planning of projects and features, Stakeholder management and tracking of external commitments· Operational Excellence – monitoring & operation of production services

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS· 4+ years of professional software development experience· 3+ years of programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design· 2+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems· Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field· 7+ years of software development experience· Excellent problem solving abilities and object-oriented design skills· Fluency and experience in object-oriented programming languages, like Java, C++, or C#· Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environmentPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS· Graduate (MSc. or PHD) in Computer Science or related field· 10+ years of experience designing and implementing RESTful web services· Experience building and operating mission critical, highly scalable distributed systems· Prior knowledge of payment processing, network security or anti-fraud systems· Working knowledge of Hadoop, MapReduce, Spark or other big data processing systems· Demonstrated capability to provide depth and breadth technical leadership to agile teams

    Amazon.ae, formerly Souq.com, is an English-Arabic language e-commerce platform, owned by Amazon, Inc. It is the largest e-commerce platform in the Arab world. On March 28, 2017, Amazon.com Inc. confirmed it would be acquiring Souq.com for $580 million. On May 1, 2019, Souq.com became known as Amazon.ae. More

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    Quality Assurance Engineer I | Amazon.ae

    Employment:

    Full Time

    DESCRIPTIONAbout PayFortWe serve the needs of online shoppers in all Arabic speaking and surrounding countries through our trusted, secure payment network that gives everyone the opportunity to shop online safely and easily.We build trust between buyers and online sellers by enabling consumers to transact online using the payment options they prefer with complete security and peace of mind while supporting the most popular payment methods available globally.PAYFORT is part of Souq Group, established in 2013. PAYFORT is regional expert in payment processing technology and solutions across major markets in the GCC & Levant countries, operating in UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan and Qatar.Basic qualifications· 3+ year of experience working as a Quality Assurance Engineer· Experience in manual testing· Experience in automation testing· Bachelor’s Degree· Communication skills – ability to communicate cross-functionally and· Experience in automation testing· Strong knowledge of QA methodology and tools.· Demonstrated passions around software quality, and technology.· Demonstrated ability to learn and develop technical skills.

    Preferred qualifications· Experience working closely with development and business teams to communicate impact and understand business requirements.· Excellent verbal and written communication skills· Be able to write quality code in Java or C#, and Python.· Experience in app/device testing.· Strong computer science fundamentals, data structures, algorithm design and problem solving skills· Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing and operations· Strong understanding of system and application performance characteristics· Demonstrated ability to mentor junior software engineers in all aspects of their engineering skill-sets.

    Amazon.ae, formerly Souq.com, is an English-Arabic language e-commerce platform, owned by Amazon, Inc. It is the largest e-commerce platform in the Arab world. On March 28, 2017, Amazon.com Inc. confirmed it would be acquiring Souq.com for $580 million. On May 1, 2019, Souq.com became known as Amazon.ae. More

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    Strategy and Transactions (SaT) – Graduate Program | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    EY Amman SaT Graduate ProgramEY Amman Strategy and Transactions (SaT) – Graduate Program Location: Amman, Jordan What if your career could have a lasting impact on you, and on the world? Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. The opportunity: your next adventure awaits You will be working with one of the most trusted, respected and influential teams in the industry. EY Strategy and Transactions teams work with clients to navigate complexity by helping them to reimagine their eco-systems, reshape their portfolios and reinvent themselves for a better future. With global connectivity and scale, EY Strategy and Transactions teams help clients drive corporate, capital, transaction and turnaround strategies through to execution, supporting fast-track value creation in all types of market environments. EY Strategy and Transactions teams help support the flow of capital across borders and help bring new products and innovation to market. In doing so, EY Strategy and Transactions teams help clients to build a better working world by fostering long-term value. Click here to learn about the Strategy and Transactions service line . If you have graduated from university, or will do soon, the EY Graduate Program could be just the job for you. You will be part of a team working with interesting clients, while earning a salary. We will help you develop the things you are naturally good at and learn new skills for your career too. What we look for – You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world. – You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world. – You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

    Qualifications: – Bachelor’s or master’s degree: Accounting, Finance, Economics. – Bachelor’s degree: completed within the past 18 months of applying to the graduate program. – Master’s Programs/Master’s Degree: completed within the past 18 months with no relevant work experience for more than 6 months or students who started their master’s directly after completing their bachelor’s degree. – Available to start full-time job in February 2022. – Jordanian nationals will only be considered What’s in it for you – Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs. – Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds – both professionally and culturally. – Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development. – Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society – building a better working world, together.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Tax – Tax & Legal Services – Finance & Operations Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in Finance, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC in all aspects of our Finance internal function including financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and assisting leadership with overall strategy. You’ll focus on recording and analysing financial transactions, paying and receiving invoices, maintaining financial statement ledger accounts, and preparing analysis and reconciliations of bills to detect fraud.Our Finance Operations team manages PwC’s financial risk through financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and tactical consulting. As a part of our team, you’ll assist us with budgeting, reporting, business operations, domestic and international accounting operations, and finance strategy.- Support the Tax and Legal Services (TLS) Finance lead and take ownership of managing the end to end planning, budgeting and forecast process, including liaising with the business, budget holders and FP&A team. – Control over TLS costs, ensuring adherence to budget, exploring opportunities of cost control, and prepare monthly actual versus budget analysis. – Manage, coach, and guide team members. Primary duties and responsibilities Financial – Identify and implement cost optimization initiatives across TLS – Ensure adherence to budgets, highlighting variance and mounting challenge as appropriate – Overseeing of all internal cost codes for all charge types, monitor and clear as appropriate, ensuring a proactive approach to internal job code management across TLS. Customer- Interface between Finance team across TLS & Central finance for escalated issues to ensure proper control over costs – Act as a single point of contact for Budget holders – Ensure a high quality, timely, consistent delivery of service across TLS – Build a strong business relationship with Finance and Operation teams across ME and act as a key resource and liaison with budget holders Internal Process Budgeting, Planning & forecasting- Full responsibility of process – Confident in using systems & tools – Lead in discussions with business – Consolidation, review & validation of budgets – Agree targets and communication – Liaise with business leaders and central finance Cost Control- Monthly cost analysis against budgets, investigate and follow-up on any variances (pre & post final) – Direct Cost forecasting and planning – Monthly analysis in depth of all costs pools – Staff headcount and team performance review (Utilisation/Joiners/Leavers/staff movement) – Ensure all costs are correctly accounted for against the correct account codes – Support in the TLS Recruitment approval process Monthly Performance Reporting- Provide a monthly commentary on costs against budgets – Support & Liaise with the Regional TLS Finance and Operation team – Ad hoc reporting Learning & Growth- Act as a key resource and liaison to other areas of the business, building cross-team relationships as needed

    Knowledge, skills, and abilities Education- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field required Language- Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic Overall Experience- 5+ years of experience in financial business control or business operations role including at least 3 year experience in budgeting and forecasting Specific Experience- Demonstrated experience with financial accounting, management accounting, financial control a senior leadership position – Experience in enforcing cost control across a region – Ability to influence others while maintaining a strong working relationship with managers across the business Technical Skills- Strong financial, analytical and accounting skills – Excellent level of accuracy to a high level of detail – Excellent calculation and analytical skills – Advanced Microsoft Excel skills – In depth knowledge of financial operations and processes, including accounting, reporting and financial control activities would be advantageous Soft Skills- Ability to influence senior management and to maintain a strong working relationship with managers across the organization – Good organisation and office management skills to ensure coverage of workload – Excellent project management and change management skills – Organization, thoroughness, eye for detail, time management skills and proactivity needed – Skilled in maintaining relationships – Strong liaison skills, with the ability to maintain geographical relationships – Excellent people management skills – Excellent negotiation skills – Excellent customer service skills – Strong decision making skills – Strong work ethic – Ethical Conduct

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    Cloud and Infrastructure Manager | SETELIA

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Strive to implement the strategy which will ensure the high availability and performance of the different platforms – Responsible of the overall Cloud infrastructure operating the platforms – Responsible of the Local Area Network governance at Holding and across all subsidiaries – Determines the sizing and specs of the platforms – Establishes the connectivity guidelines in terms of firewalls, load balancers, reverse proxies, etc… – Drafts the infrastructure and network business continuity plan and ensures its implementation mainly through the setup of needed DR sites and appliances. – Responsible of keeping securely the production credentials of all the services and platforms and of backing them up. – Responsible to implement a Mobile Device Management system – Responsible of the Unified Communication systems of the organization – Responsible, through the network engineer in his/ her Team, of the secured channel implementation with different stakeholders – Responsible, through the DevOps engineer in his/ her Team, of the application and platform packaging and deployment – Responsible, through the Data engineer in his/ her Team, of the databases, data lakes and data warehouses set up. – Reports to the Head of Engineering department

    – Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering. – 15 years of experience.– Must show an excellent understanding of Cloud infrastructure. – Proficient in network technologies – Excellent Knowledge of high availability processes and tools. – Proficient in infrastructure architecture modeling.– Excellent communication skills – Excellent interaction skills with business and technical stakeholders

    SETELIA gives you access to its competences and the services of its expert teams in order to provide you with specialized solutions.

    We offer you a certification process, technological consulting, outsourcing and mobile technologies so as to support your successful development.

    Today, the development of mobile technologies is curbed by interoperability problems. Thus the expanding qualification of handsets and mobile networks as well as linked multimedia services is turning into a growing need expressed by the main telecommunications companies.

    Therefore, since you are a telecommunications company and mobile handsets require your entire attention, SETELIA, specialized in the third homologation of technological products, offers you solutions thanks to its expertise in mobile telephony.

    SETELIA’s top experts and proactive teams make costs reduction easier for you, using its control of qualification processes and “cross-fertilisation”. SETELIA respects time periods and guarantees you quality, thanks to its expertise, its tools, its processes, its know-how, its technology, its availability and the experience of its managers. More

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    Cybersecurity Manager | SETELIA

    Employment:

    Full Time

    _Strive to mitigate threats and to constantly ensure the application platform security as well as the local networks and enforce security rules throughout the organization – Monitor all Operations and infrastructure in order to protect the information systems and data assets of the organization (HQ and subsidiaries) – Maintain all security tools and needed technology to secure the network and systems – Set internal and external policy compliance and enforce its implementation – Audit policies and controls continuously and supervise vulnerability testing – Issue postmortem analysis in case of any security breach – Implement latest security recommendations in the mobile and financial services worlds – Ensure cybersecurity stays at the organizational radar by making the benefit of any proactive action very visible to the decision makers – Map out the security incident response program – Manage the Application Security Engineer – Liaise with the subsidiaries Heads of IT to enforce the security policies. – Reports to the Head of Engineering

    – Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering. Master’s degree in Security is a plus. – 15 years of experience.– Must show an excellent understanding of firewalls, VPN, data loss prevention, IDS/ IPS, web proxy and security audits. – Proficient in application security and encryption technologies – Experience with advanced persistent threats, phishing and social engineering, network access controllers, gateway anti-malware and enhanced authentication. – Proficient in secure coding practices, ethical hacking and threat modeling. – Excellent knowledge in Identity and Access management principles. – Knowledge in Azure and AWS security service catalogs – Excellent communication skills – Excellent interaction skills with business and technical stakeholders

    SETELIA gives you access to its competences and the services of its expert teams in order to provide you with specialized solutions.

    We offer you a certification process, technological consulting, outsourcing and mobile technologies so as to support your successful development.

    Today, the development of mobile technologies is curbed by interoperability problems. Thus the expanding qualification of handsets and mobile networks as well as linked multimedia services is turning into a growing need expressed by the main telecommunications companies.

    Therefore, since you are a telecommunications company and mobile handsets require your entire attention, SETELIA, specialized in the third homologation of technological products, offers you solutions thanks to its expertise in mobile telephony.

    SETELIA’s top experts and proactive teams make costs reduction easier for you, using its control of qualification processes and “cross-fertilisation”. SETELIA respects time periods and guarantees you quality, thanks to its expertise, its tools, its processes, its know-how, its technology, its availability and the experience of its managers. More

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    Graphic Designer | FTFT Capital Investments

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Future FinTech Group are looking for a Graphic Designer that possesses strong creative skills and a passion for illustrative design with many styles and techniques. The desired candidate should have experience in working with numerous design platforms as well as independently. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and excited by the diverse range of opportunities and challenges.Responsibilities:• Produce various materials for print and digital collateral• Create wireframes, mock-ups and pitch decks• Create branding elements such as logos, key visuals, merchandise, letterheads etc• Create and maintain a consistent visual communication• Produce branded motion graphics and animations such as logo animations, branded openers and tails, supers, lower thirds, promo videos, adapts etc

    Requirements:• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print and the web• Familiarity with HTML and CSS preferred• Knowledge of animation and motion graphics preferred• An understanding of the latest trends and their role within a commercial environment• Must be highly creative and must have an eye for detailPlease note due to urgent business requirements, only immediately available candidates will be considered for the role.

    Future FinTech Group Inc. is a leading blockchain technology R&D and application company incorporated in Florida. The operation of the Company includes a blockchain based online shopping mall platform, Chain Cloud Mall (“CCM”) , an incubator for blockchain based application projects, a digital payment system “DCON” and a cross-border e-Commerce platform “NONOGIRL”. The Company is also engaged in development of blockchain based e-Commerce technology as well as financial technology. More

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    Assurance Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Assurance – Accounting Consulting Services – Senior AssociateLine of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryPwC Global Overview At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 208,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC Middle East Overview Established in the region for over 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,000 people across 12 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and the United Arab Emirates. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market, and beyond.Line of Service Overview Our Middle East Assurance practice includes nearly 1,600 people based in 12 countries across the region and is part of PwC’s global network of over 91,000 assurance professionals operating from 157 countries worldwide. We’ve delivered audit and assurance services in the region for over 40 years. Our people are aligned to different industry teams, so our clients can be confident that they will receive advice which is tailored around the unique challenges and opportunities that they encounter.Business Unit Overview We currently have opportunities for technically strong and highly motivated individual with a proven track record of high quality delivery of IFRS technical advice to clients or internally. We would like to hear from candidates with a wide variety of technical experience in applying IFRS, especially in conversion projects and providing accounting advice on complex transactions.  Responsibilities:- You will be required to possess strong communication and interpersonal skills as the role requires delivering complex advice in a clear and understandable manner to engagement teams and, where required, clients..  – Developing yourself personally, taking a keen interest in IFRS developments and the impact on our clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market – Provide timely, high quality, well documented, consistent advice on consultations under IFRS.  – Perform timely, high quality, well documented, IFRS Financial statement reviews. Assist Assurance engagement teams and their clients in preparing high quality IFRS financial statements and provide technically correct accounting solutions. Quality remains our top priority and in doing financial statements reviews and consultations we aim to provide consistent advice on accounting matters within the Middle East and from a global perspective.  – The role also requires that the candidate is able to collaborate with colleagues across different competences within the Global Accounting Consulting Services ( “GACS”) network.  – Working with the Assurance colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on complex IFRS issues as well as with wider GACS network where appropriate.  – Keeping up to date with current trends from the region and from across the world. – As a key member of the team, the role includes wider practice management responsibilities which will include coaching, training and mentoring junior staff, and competency development, including supporting the delivery of annual IFRS Update Training – The role sits within the Global ACS which is a virtual network operating in approximately 45 countries, comprising approximately 125 partners and 245 consultants. Its primary objective is to facilitate and promote the consistent application and interpretation of IFRS throughout the PwC network of firms combining a central technical team and territory/regional technical functions. The role will involve providing IFRS accounting advice to the Assurance practice and will enable the candidate to develop deep knowledge and expertise in IFRS. You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider GACS network.

    Requirements: – The candidate will be achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team with a fast pace and a high energy that will translate into a high quality output.  – Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as Accounting or Finance. – Mandatory qualifications: The following qualification(s) are mandatory for the candidate to perform the role – ACCA or equivalent. – Years of Experience: 6-8 years of relevant experience in accounting advisory or a similar function, preferably within a professional services environment. – In-depth knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting, experience of implementing IFRS, conversions to IFRS from other reporting frameworks. – Experience in specialist technical accounting advice and support on accounting for proposed and actual transactions.  – Passion for continuous professional development, keeping up-to-date with IFRS developments and dealing with cutting-edge technical issues. – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise work load whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. – Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).  Fluent in English but multilingual speakers will have an advantage. – The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More