TFS Gulf 
- The Middle East is transforming—and FTI is right in the thick of it.
- Antoine Nasr, ex-Kearney and a trusted name in GCC public sector advisory is now Head of FTI Middle East.
- He will continue leading Strategy & Transformation while scaling the region-wide agenda.
- He succeeds Vikas Papriwal, who now leads Corporate Finance & Restructuring in the Middle East.
FTI’s Middle East momentum
FTI, headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializes in corporate finance, economic consulting, forensic support, strategic communications, and technology consulting, with 8,100+ professionals worldwide.
As of 2023, FTI had 300+ professionals in the region—with plans to double headcount to 600 within 2–3 years.
And they’ve backed it up:
Over the past few years, FTI has doubled down on the Middle East with bold moves and big wins.
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Advised top-tier governments on national reform agendas
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Led landmark restructuring deals across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf
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Become a go-to M&A advisor via FTI Capital Advisors, especially in TMT
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Expanded into valuations, due diligence, tax structuring, strategic comms, and forensics
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Supported mega clients including Sovereign Wealth Funds on high-stakes mandates
FTI now has boots on the ground in
- KAFD, Riyadh – Their new regional HQ
- DIFC, Dubai – (in 2023 moved to a new 20,000 sqft DIFC office)
- ADGM, Abu Dhabi
- Qatar
2023 saw new Senior appointments
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Majdi Al-Madani – Senior MD, Forensic & Litigation, Riyadh
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Raed Masri – MD, Corporate Finance & Restructuring, Riyadh
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Adrian Predoi – MD, Construction, Projects & Assets
What’s next for FTI Middle East?
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Expansion into healthcare, transport, financial services & logistics
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More senior leadership hires across the region
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A long-term mission: “Scale faster. Go deeper. Build something lasting.
According to Lars Faeste, FTI’s EMEA Chairman, Nasr’s appointment is part of a bigger vision:
“We are building a platform for lasting, sustainable impact…
Under his leadership, we are confident the firm will deepen client relationships, expand its regional presence and enhance its standing as a leading consultancy in the market.”
Why everyone’s betting Big on Dubai & Saudi Arabia
Saudi’s Vision 2030
- See this is a once-in-a-generation reform program that’s diversifying the economy away from oil!
- It’s unlocking trillions in public and private investments across sectors like tourism, fintech, logistics, AI, and clean energy.
Dubai’s D33
- Aiming to double the size of its economy by 2033, positioning itself as one of the top 3 global business hubs.
Result? Huge demand for strategic consulting, infrastructure, regulatory advisory, talent, and capital.
Sovereign Wealth Funds
- PIF (Saudi), Mubadala (Abu Dhabi), and ADQ have deep pockets and aggressive mandates to invest in local and global assets—across private equity, VC, real estate, and infrastructure.
- Dubai is also becoming a regional HQ hub for asset managers, family offices, and fintech players.
Mega Projects, Mega Demand
- Projects like NEOM and The Line are creating massive demand for consultants, strategists, engineers, and advisors.
Strategically located, the Middle East
- Global trade and finance hub—making it the world’s hottest consulting market today.
The Middle East is THE place to be…But it’s also highly competitive and “deeply relationship-driven”.
