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BUSINESS CONSULTANCY EXCELLENCE IN THE MENA REGION

Empowering Confident Decision-Making

MENA Research Partners is a leading research firm specialized in supporting businesses and investors across the Middle East and North Africa with business plans, feasibility studies, financial valuations, market entry strategies, due diligence.

We have built large expertise across key sectors and segments including F&B, healthcare, education, manufacturing, logistics, construction, technology, financial services, retail and real estate.

Our services are used by our clients for raising funds (equity and debt/loans), expanding into new markets, launching a new venture or executing an M&A deal, where we tailor our solutions to their objectives and plans.

Our customized research are provided to SMEs, conglomerates and financial institutions.

Our brief

For small & medium companies

For financial firms & large firms

OUR WORK

RECENT FEASIBILITY STUDIES & BUSINESS PLANS

Industry and manufacturing
- Steel forging factory in Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE
- Industrial development cluster in Riyadh, KSA
- Sterile and non-sterile medical products factory in KSA
- Industrial zone assessment for 3 mega projects in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, KSA
- MDF factory in Kizad, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Medical gloves factory in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Tissue production factory in KSA
- GI steel duct, cable tray and electrical panel factory in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Copper factory in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Construction
- Annual business plans for a large construction company in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Facility management market entry in GCC
- Property, asset and community management market entry in UAE
- Interior fitout platform across Kuwait, KSA and UAE
- Project management company set-up across UAE and KSA
- ِArt and sculpture business in UAE
- ِInterior design business in KSA and UAE
- ِGarden architecture and building company in GCC
- ِEngineering company in Qatar
- ِConstruction strategy for a Omani SWF
Financials
- Fund administration market entry into Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Asset management set-up in DIFC and ADGM, UAE (12 studies)
- Insurance and brokerage businesses (18 studies)
- B2B BNPL business in GCC
- B2C BNPL business in GCC
- Private debt fund set-up in KSA
- Private equity fund set-up in KSA and UAE (8 studies)
- Bank feasiblity studies (6 studies)
Food & beverage
- Retail hub in Riyadh, KSA
- Fruits and vegetable markets in Dubai (UAE) and Riyadh (KSA)
- Fozen food distribution in UAE and KSA
- Coffee factory and distribution in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Steakhouse in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Restaurant business (18 studies)
- Restaurant benchmarking across KSA, UAE and Oman
- Pulses distribution business in KSA
- Fresh produce wholesaling in UAE, KSA and Egypt
- Agricultural business plan in Tabuk, KSA
- Bottled water plants in Italy and UAE
- Fresh meat producer in Congo and KSA
- Dietary supplement business in Dubai, UAE
- Dairy production factory in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Technology
- Fintech business (22 studies)
- B2B marketplace across the Mediterranean countries
- Edtech platform for the MENA region
- Medical edtech platform in Ajman, UAE
- Open banking platform in Dubai, UAE
- B2C adventure marketplace in KSA
- Job portal platform across MENA
- Online video platform in Dubai, UAE
- Online commercial real estate platform for the GCC region
Healthcare
- Ophthalmology hospital in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Oncology factory in Dubai, UAE
- Mental health platform in KSA
- Orthopedic clinic in KSA
- Pharmacy network in UAE
- Medical supplies company in Jeddah, KSA
- Medical product factories (8 studies)
- Governance framework for a charitable hospital in UAE
- Clinics across KSA, UAE, Oman (17 studies)
- Hospitals across GCC (8 studies)
Education
- Premium and super premium school in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, UAE
- Private school with Islamic value in Dubai, UAE
- K12 school expansion in Jeddah, KSA
- University set-up in Dubai by a global brand
- Edtech platform across GCC
- Security training academy in UAE and KSA
- K12 and higher education (21 studies)
Business services
- Business centers in KSA and UAE
- Free zone setup in Dubai, UAE
- Manpower company in KSA
- Governance framework for a charitable hospital in UAE
- Inspection subsidiary for a government agency Dubai, UAE
- Concierge services company in Dubai, UAE
Transportation & logistics
- Warehousing studies (48 studies)
- 3P and 4P platforms (8 studies)
- Port development (2 studies)
Entertainment
- Large entertainment center in Jeddah, KSA
- Beach club in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Gym set-ups (8 studies)
- Sport centers platform in Riyadh and Jeddah, KSA
- Family entertainment centers in Jeddah and Riyadh, KSA
Automotive
- Auto assembly factory in UAE and Ethiiopia
- Powersport factory in UAE
- Car dealership platform in UAE
- Car leasing business rollouts in UAE, KSA and Kuwait (7 studies)
- Tire dealership in KSA
- EV car charging and dealership in UAE
- Auto finance insurance in UAE
Energy
- Petrol station expansion plan in KSA
- Temporary power generation business in UAE & KSA (7 studies)
- Power and water infrastructure projects (3 studies)
- EV charging station chain
Real estate & hospitality
- Master planning study across GCC (7 studies)
- Tuning a residential tower into a hotel in Abu Dhabi
- Highest and best use projects across GCC (26 studies)
- Real estate fund in KSA
- Development projects (8 studies)

OUR SERVICES

MARKET CONSULTANCY & RESEARCH

Market studies

Market surveys

FINANCIAL CONSULTANCY & RESEARCH

Financial studies

Investment research

OUR CLIENTS

Business plans for strategic review of activities, growth plans and restructuring

Feasibility studies for product, service and geographic expansion

Business valuation & investor documentation for equity, debt and bank funding

Merger & acquisition support  for spin-offs, sale of subsidiaries & acquisition of new target companies 

Market surveys for customer acquisition & retention, new product launch, new geographic activities, sales enablement

Business plans & feasibility studies for equity, debt and bank funding as well as product, service & geographic expansion

Financial modeling & valuation support for buy- & sell-side mandates (DCF, DDM, asset valuation, revenue recurring models, comparable valuation)

Deal-related documentation: investment memorandum, pitchbooks, teasers, level zeros, review of feasibility studies as a 3rd party, business plans, feasibility studies 

Identification of targets, acquirers & investors for deal making & bolt-on acquisitions

Sector strategies & reviews for strategic repositioning

Analyst secondment on full-time basis to unlock cost-efficiency & value addition for clients

Corporate credit: Provide credit analysts to analyze files

Retail banking: Market surveys for new products and customer feedbacks

Asset management: Equity research support for portfolio management

Investment banking: financial modeling support and investor documentation drafting

White labeling of equity, market, sector & economic research publications

Analyst secondment on full-time basis to unlock cost-efficiency & value addition for clients

Economic, social and environmental impact of new policies & strategies

– Market surveys for the different governmental departments in terms of customer and employee satisfaction

WHY WORK WITH US

Unique business model

Our integrated field and desk research services aim at providing quality insights and data for our clients, which permit to impeccably formulate actionable insights for growth and expansion.

MENA reach and presence

Our expertise in research is complemented by our regional presence to guarantee localized knowledge and recommendations to our clients.

Value and team

The highest value in our firm is set on our team members’ expertise and their ethics and integrity in business dealings. Our culture stands for a continuous pursuit of excellence to help clients transform their vision into reality.

UNIQUE 360° APPROACH

Research and analytics combined to reach conclusive and actionable decisions

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Aggregating accurate data from primary & secondary sources

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Converting data into insights with analytics and modeling

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Providing actionable insights & recommendations

WHO WE ARE

As the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region continues to evolve with disruptive innovations and significant economic transformations, staying ahead requires a nuanced understanding of market shifts and decisive action. At MENA Research Partners, we are committed to driving sustainable growth by offering market and financial insights that empower you to make informed strategic choices in this dynamic landscape.

Our team of analysts blends deep local expertise with global perspectives, ensuring that you can identify opportunities and navigate complexities with confidence. Through our integrated Research – Analyze – Recommend methodology, we customize our services to address your unique needs, delivering actionable insights that guide your business decisions.

Whether you need a tailored, ad-hoc solution or prefer a long-term retainer partnership, we offer flexible engagement models designed to fit your operational requirements. From project conception to completion, or as an extension of your team, we provide the tools and data essential for effective planning and execution.

At MENA Research Partners, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Every study is meticulously reviewed by our specialists to provide comprehensive, actionable and insightful recommendations, ensuring you are equipped to adapt to today’s challenges and redefine tomorrow’s needs.

OUR LEADERSHIP

Anthony Hobeika

Managing Partner

With more than 25 years active across sectors and geographies in the MENA region, we amassed substantial experience in providing proven, factual market & financial feasibility studies and business plans to our clients.

Our practical knowledge aims to add value to companies as they expand their reach, raise funds and develop their strategies. From our track record, we have built solutions catered to a wide range of firms being private companies, financial institutions, governments & regional consultants.

MENA OFFICE LOCATIONS

We are available to answer all of your inquiries.

Emirates Towers, 41st floor
Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai, Po Box 31303
T. +971 4 313 2742

Faisaliah Tower, 18th floor
King Fahed Highway
Riyadh, Po Box 54995
T. +966 11 490 3924

CONTACT US