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    Senior Procurement Officer | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment: Full Time

    Position Title: Senior Procurement OfficerEmployment Type: Full TimeSalary: up to 40k AED all inclusive depending on experience and qualifications, plus education assistance and annual bonusJob Location: Abu Dhabi, UAEAbout the Client:The hiring company is one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE.Job Role:• Undertake procurement operations in line with the annual purchasing plan including vendor liaising, negotiations, contracting ensuring adherence to organizational standards and requirements• Ensure timely completion and closure of all procurement processes including tendering, sourcing, vendor evaluation and selection, negotiation, contracting etc.• Support procurement operations staying abreast of potential suppliers and carry out appropriate assessments to identify shortlists• Identify and create a pool of vendors ensuring equality among potential vendors and minimizing associated risk• Prepare purchase orders as per the contract• Register new vendors / suppliers as and when required post verification and documentation• Undertake surveys or solicit inputs from the users to evaluate effectiveness of service delivered by vendors• Maintain and regularly review procurement records and procurement contracts for easy retrieval of information• Assume responsibility for ensuring the facilities at all customer touchpoints hold all adequate inventories and supplies to support the efficient operations• Oversee maintenance and leasing and ensure availability of supplies at all customer touchpoints and take necessary action as and when required

    Requirements:• Open to UAE Nationals / Emirati• Male/Female, 45 years old and below• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or any relevant field• At least 4 years relevant experience in procurement; experience in banking or financial institutions industry is an advantage• Must have a family book

    RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa. More

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    IFS – C&M – Marketing, Communications and Events Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Clients & MarketsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in Sales and Marketing, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to focus on positioning a distinctive PwC brand in the marketplace and drive long term revenue growth for the Firm. You’ll focus on designing, developing, and implementing communication programmes and media events to promote and sell the PwC’s brand and services as well as contribute to and evaluating our pricing strategies in the marketplace.As part of our Policy, Strategy and Leadership team, you’ll provide strategic oversight, manage operations, and develop policies for all aspects of our Sales and Marketing practice.We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Marketing, Communications & Events Manager to join our Clients and Markets team. Based in Riyadh, you will provide support to the KSA Country Senior Partner and wider stakeholders of our Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar offices. You will play a key role in bringing our marketing and communication strategy to life in one of our strategic growth markets for the firm. We are looking for someone who has a strong background in marketing and communications that will bring fresh thinking, creativity and innovative ideas to their work. You will be passionate and driven with  excellent project management skills, leading multiple projects while working to tight deadlines. Working with all grades, from partners to support staff, you will process strong networking skills building relationships at all levels.Key responsibilities: Marketing & Events:- Work closely with the Country Senior Partner to develop a marketing plan for KSA, aligned to our strategic priorities and objectives  – Implement and deliver impactful and innovative marketing activities campaigns to profile our KSA Partners and market activities in line with global corporate standards of the PwC network- Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns providing update reports for management- Support the local stakeholders, Account Drivers and Clients & Markets Director to develop quality thought leadership, incorporating relevant market trends and insights to support our brand positioning in the KSA market- Actively promote regional, Line of Service (LoS) and Industry marketing campaigns launched by the central Marketing team throughout KSA- Work closely with the central social media and web teams to draft campaign messages and content for local and regional marketing campaigns – Work independently or in collaboration with the central marketing and events team to deliver high quality events – Manage all third party creative agencies to produce high quality photography and videography outputs for the KSA officeExternal communications:- Work with the central PR team to provide external communication and lead in the KSA market including the participation in marketing events, industry forums and conferences – Support the central PR team to identify new press opportunities and develop press materials (press releases, key messages, talking points, press briefs) for all KSA media activities- Provide on the ground support staffing local media interviewsInternal communications:- Support the Country Senior Partner with drafting internal comms for the KSA office – Provide communications support to the KSA office in areas such as – Corporate Social Responsibility, Women in Business and internal events- Support the central internal communications team with local communications initiatives – Draft key stories for @PwC to help promote the KSA office in their market activitiesBrand- Abide and follow the brand of PwC Middle East and Strategy& ME in the KSA market whilst adhering to the global brand guidelines and overall corporate brand identity- Act as a brand champion for the KSA office and guiding internal stakeholders on the appropriate brand execution  – Work closely with the Creative Design Centre on the production of all branded material for the KSA officeLearning & Growth- Liaise with the marketing and knowledge teams on global campaigns, knowledge sharing initiatives, and other corporate activities- Implement marketing training opportunities for partners and principals- Support in the recruitment and termination of staff as needed- Responsible for people management including nurturing talent, coaching and counseling- Develop talent within the team by providing consistent direction and support to achieve targets/service level agreements- Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed- Establish a healthy work environmentFinancial- Manage the marketing budget and report on all associated marketing spend related to KSA marketing and comms activities

    Knowledge, skills and experience- 5+ years marketing and communications experience working in a marketing field- 2+ years experience working in the Professional Services Industry, Big 4 or Multinational company specifically in Marketing, PR or Communications capacity- 2+ years  experience in a working in a management capacity- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, PR and Communications or related field- Commercial awareness and solid understanding of the region and the KSA market- Experiencing in working independently or as part of a wider regional team- Excellent verbal and written communication skills- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high quality outputs under pressure- Experience of executing brand campaigns in line with global brand guidelines- Fluent in English. Arabic (speaking and writing) desirable- Middle East Industry experience desirable- Strong IT skills in MS Office and Google. Experience in Salesforce Marketing Cloud desirable

    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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    Office Administrator | Irwin & Dow

    Employment: Full Time

    Based at our client’s headquarters in Dubai, an opportunity has arisen to provide diary management and administration support within this global professional services organisation. The position is varied and will provide strong administration support to Partners and Senior Management, alongside the Executive Assistant team.Complex and ever changing diary and travel coordination (when business travel returns to normal) play a large part of the role and strong organizational skills are paramount. Logistical and technical support for all meetings and conferences is required and extensive liaison with both internal and external stakeholders. Candidates will possess excellent IT skills and be highly competent with all the MS Office suite, including Excel and PowerPoint and be able to perform research accurately.This role would suit an individual with two years of corporate experience as a Secretary or Administrator within a professional organisation and someone who has gained local geographical and regional knowledge. A strong work ethic, personality and overall team attitude is very important to our client and therefore the company fit is imperative.

    You will be an individual with a positive nature, high energy and a strong team spirit. The ability to multitask with exemplary time management skills is essential , as is strong interpersonal skills and excellent English language ability (Arabic fluency is also be considered to be advantageous). A corporate appearance and professional individual presentation is key in representing this amazing office and its global business.The company offers strategic development opportunities and a strong stability factor for the right candidate and is a wonderful opportunity to join global market leader.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.
    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.
    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.
    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    Executive Assistant / Office Manager | A Leading Company In The UAE

    Employment: Full Time

    • Manage CEO’s diary, assessing priority of appointments and reallocation as necessary;• Routinely updating CEO to keep her well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities;• Conducting daily briefing with the CEO to keep her well prepared for the upcoming meetings, as well as preparing agendas;• Acting as a liaison to the Board of Directors and managing Board activities• Acting as a liaison for the company’s subsidiaries and manage internal as well as external communication• Screen calls, visitors and emails to eliminate and/or prioritize in order to maximize the CEO’s daily calendar and ‘to-do’s’;• Assisting the CEO with confidential and / or any ad hoc tasks as requested

    • Ideal candidate must be an Arabic Speaker with 5 to 7 years of experience working in EA/PA/ Office Managerial role in an MNC or large corporate.• Someone with experience in dealing with VVIP/Public Figure is preferred• Previous experience in a fast paced and dynamic environment• The candidate must be based in Abu Dhabi or be open to relocation.

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    IFS – C&M – Marketing and Communications Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Clients & MarketsManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Sales and Marketing, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to focus on positioning a distinctive PwC brand in the marketplace and drive long term revenue growth for the Firm. You’ll focus on designing, developing, and implementing communication programmes and media events to promote and sell the PwC’s brand and services as well as contribute to and evaluating our pricing strategies in the marketplace.Our Marketing and Public Relations team is responsible for PwC’s external media relations and social media strategy. As part of our team, you’ll help with social media account management, media relationship management, and identifying new and emerging opportunities for the Firm.We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Marketing, Communications & Events Senior Associate to join our Clients and Markets team. Based in Cairo, you will support the Egypt Country Senior Partner and wider stakeholders of the Cairo office.We are looking for someone who has a strong background in marketing and communications that will bring fresh thinking, creativity and innovative ideas to their work. You will be passionate and driven with  excellent project management skills, leading multiple projects while working to tight deadlines. Working with all grades, from partners to support staff, you will process strong networking skills building relationships at all levels.Key responsibilities: Marketing & Events:- Working directly with the Egypt Country Senior Partner and Middle East Marketing & Communications Leader to develop and execute a strategic marketing plan for the Egypt- Actively promote firmwide marketing campaigns throughout Egypt and advising on innovative ways to promote and enhance PwC’s market position – Providing on the ground support with local webinars, conferences, events and sponsorships while undertake the appropriate Risk & Quality (R&Q) independence checks- Work together with the regional marketing and events team to assist in executing local industry and Line of Service specific events – Supporting your local Egypt stakeholders in the creation and development of thought leadership and market insight pieces- Leading and managing PwC Egypt office strategic events while supporting Middle East wide initiatives such as the regional Egypt Town Halls.- Leading and supervising all photography or videography projects related to the Egypt office- Working closely with the central social media and web teams to draft campaign messages and content for local and regional marketing campaigns    External communications:- Working with the central PR team to provide external communication support for the Egypt market including identifying new press opportunities. – Supporting the central PR team in development of related press materials (press releases, key messages, talking points, press briefs) for Egypt media activities- Providing on the ground support staffing local media interviews    Internal Communications:- Supporting the Country Senior Partner with drafting internal comms for the Egypt office – Providing communications support to the Egypt office in areas such as – Corporate Social Responsibility, Women in Business and internal events- Supporting the central internal communications team with local communications initiatives – Drafting key stories for at PwC to help promote the Egypt office in their market activities  Brand- Promoting PwC in the Egypt market whilst adhering to the global brand guidelines- Acting as a brand champion for the Egypt office and guiding internal stakeholders on the appropriate brand execution  – Working closely with the Creative Design Centre on the production of all branded material for the Egypt office

    Required skills- 5 years marketing and communications experience working in the professional services industry or a multinational company- Bachelor’s degree in marketing and communications or related field- Commercial awareness and solid understanding of the region and the Egypt market- Experiencing in working independently or as part of a wider regional team- Excellent verbal and written communication skills- Strong attention to detail with the ability to deliver high quality outputs- Experience of executing corporate brand guidelines- Fluent in English. Arabic (speaking and writing) desirable- Strong IT skills in MS Office and Google. Experience in Salesforce Marketing Cloud desirable

    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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    IFS – HC – People Analytics Data Scientist Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Human Resources, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference at PwC by helping to fully leverage the skills and talents of all our people. You’ll focus on helping the local offices in driving the Firm’s people strategy, creating a unique people experience for each individual, and supporting our Firm wide values by working with the core competencies that measure and drive individual and Firm wide success in the marketplace.Our team helps PwC employees develop their individual and organisational skills, knowledge, and abilities. You’ll help in the end to end development of employee training, career development, performance management, coaching, mentoring and organisation development.(A career in People Analytics – you will deliver data-driven people insights to PwC leadership to support the driving of people, commercial, and key business decision-making processes within the firm) Job Description(PwC is a people-based business, and our people are our greatest asset. To help prepare us to be fit for the future in a constantly changing world, it is crucial that our business makes data-driven decisions. The People Analytics function is responsible for delivering insights and solutions to PwC Leadership across a number of key people areas, including: leadership analytics, success profiling, performance and learning and development, attrition and retention, and satisfaction and culture. As the People Analytics Data Scientist (Senior Associate), you’ll support the function’s agenda to deliver data-driven people insights to inform business decisions and strategy imperatives. Responsibilities for this role include – Researching and developing statistical learning models for data analysis- Implementing new statistical or other mathematical methodologies as needed for specific models or analysis- Cross-validating models to ensure their generalizability- Visualizing results and communicating ideas and actionable insights to senior team members and leadership- Supporting people data-driven projects – inclusive of proof of concepts and enabling initiatives (e.g. data gathering, quality reviews, and data governance- Working with the central Enterprise Data Team on building data models to support automated provision of analytics- Optimizing joint development efforts through appropriate database use and model design

    Additional Job Description – Preferred Skills- Advanced degree in Data Science / Data Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, or similar- An understanding of machine learning concepts and its statistical & mathematical concepts, inclusive of predictive analysis- A strong knowledge of database & big data management systems- Ability to work with visualization tools, such as Tableau and Power BI- High proficiency in object oriented and data manipulation programming languages, like Java, Python, R, SQL, and NoSQL- Ability to relay insights in layman’s terms, such that can be used for business decisions- Capacity to foster a healthy, stimulating work environment that frequently harnesses teamwork- Compliance with prevailing ethical standards- Understanding of professional services firms and business models Additional Job Description – Minimum Experience- 3+ years of experience in the field of Data Science, preferably in People Analytics

    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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    Application Architect – FSS | IBM Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    IntroductionAt IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and Responsibilities- Designs & implements Finance, Risk & Fraud solutions which may run on multiple platforms and composed of multiple software packages based on a Solution Architecture.- Designs and develops the architecture of the Finance, Risk & Fraud Solutions from a systemic standpoint. Designs applications that comprise end to end solutions in enterprise level, which run on multiple platforms and may be composed of multiple software packages.- Responsible for functionality, performance, availability and scalability of the applications, and maintains the functional interface to the application infrastructure.- Architect functional aspects of solutions to meet the operational, security, and non-functional requirements.- Participates in and/or responsible for the creation, harvesting, protection, and reuse of IBM’s intellectual capital in the solution design.- Expected to know the capabilities of Promontory technology suite, and experience in selecting components for development of solution blueprint which includes performance architecture and engineering of a fully functional Finance, Risk & Fraud system including but not limited to Risk & Compliance, Security, Anti-money laundering (AML), Cognitive

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise- Banking / FSS Industry experienceAbout Business UnitIBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world’s economy. IBM Services partners with the world’s leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.Your Life at IBMWhat matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Being You at IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

    For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.
    Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.
    Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More

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    Tax & Legal Services – Client Administrator | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Accounting & Payroll – Client AdministratorLine of ServiceTaxSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelAdministrativeJob Description & SummaryA career in our Tax Accounting practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their tax obligations across unique but ever changing tax specialties. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing indirect taxes, dispute resolution, and global enterprise tax solutions.Our team provides our clients with customised tax solutions and tax accounting advice based on their niche and business need. You’ll support the team with deferred tax validation projects, remediation and restatement, tax basis balance sheets and financial statement carve out preparation.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

    At the Administrative level, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Conduct self in a professional manner and take responsibility for work and commitments.- Flex approach to meet the changing needs of teams and clients.- Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.- Learn about business needs are changing and consider the impact on services provided.- Take action to stay current with new and evolving technology.- Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.- Communicate with empathy and adapt communication style to meet the needs of the situation and audience.- Anticipate the needs of others and take appropriate action.- Embrace different points of view and welcome opposing and conflicting ideas.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business 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