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Discover our Middle East podcast series, where we go behind the scenes to explore the people and stories shaping our identity. In each episode, Dorival Bettencourt, our regional host, invites guests to share their perspectives, experiences and impact on what's driving industries across the region.

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Description: In this episode of Beyond the Deck, Dorival Bettencourt sits down with Eyad Faraj, Partner in Roland Berger’s Transaction and Investor Services practice, to discuss how the Gulf’s investment landscape is evolving.

The conversation explo... more

In this episode of Beyond the Deck, Dorival Bettencourt sits down with Nourhan Farhat, VP of People, Strategy and Ventures at Careem and a Roland Berger alumna, to explore what really determines whether strategy succeeds or fails.

From Careem’s evo... more

In Episode 2, Carmen Hamze brings the GCC energy story to life, from the shift toward a portfolio approach and the return of the energy trilemma, to how AI and data centers are reshaping demand, grid planning and investment priorities. The episode un... more

When the slides end, the real conversation begins

How is AI transforming healthcare? What trends are shaping the industry across the region and globally? And is the world equipped to handle another pandemic?

Find out in the first episode, where Elsy ... more

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Eyad Faraj
Partner within Transaction and Investor Services
Roland Berger
Episode: Gulf Transactions, Capital and Value Creation with Eyad Faraj
Nouran Farhat
VP of People Strategy and Ventures at Careem
Careem
Episode: Culture, Strategy and the Super App Shift with Nourhan Farhat
Carmen Hamze
Energy sector expert with 14+ years in the GCC
Roland Berger
Episode: The GCC Energy Outlook with Carmen Hamze
Elsy Dumit
Principal in healthcare and life sciences, Roland Berger Middle East
Roland Berger
Episode: Healthcare Trends with Elsy Dumit

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Gulf Transactions, Capital and Value Creation with Eyad Faraj
Q: If you were an investor from anywhere in the world and I'm looking at the GCC to invest, what would be your top two tips?
Conduct rigorous due diligence with a clear investment thesis, and ensure governance and reporting structures are robust enough to meet international standards; also, plan the exit from the outset so you know how you will crystallize value.
Culture, Strategy and the Super App Shift with Nourhan Farhat
Q: What surprised you most when moving from consulting to the corporate world?
The realization that culture and execution matter far more than strategy on paper; culture—when aligned with the operating model—becomes the make-or-break factor for successful implementation.
Culture, Strategy and the Super App Shift with Nourhan Farhat
Q: Can you describe why the super app model works particularly well here in the region compared to the West?
The model benefits from three regional advantages: more favorable regulatory environments, an economic structure that supports high-margin, multi-service ecosystems, and timing that allowed us to build an integrated platform quickly by leveraging mobile-first adoption rather than aDesktop-first approach.
The GCC Energy Outlook with Carmen Hamze
Q: What policy measures are enabling the energy transition in the GCC?
Key measures include attracting foreign direct investment, localization of energy manufacturing and supply chains, and strategic JVs and partnerships guided by national energy policies and investment funds, all while expanding networks and applying digital analytics for efficiency and project planning.
The GCC Energy Outlook with Carmen Hamze
Q: Which trends are most immediate in driving the GCC energy outlook over the next five years?
The immediate drivers are LNG and CCUS as short- to medium-term pillars, with green hydrogen continuing to exist but evolving slowly; data centers and AI-driven demand will also shape energy planning, while a balanced approach with renewables and traditional hydrocarbons remains central.

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