Middle East

For over 50 years, the Middle East has been the centre of regional hostilities, internal conflicts and religious extremism set against a backdrop of increasing wealth and prosperity. A phenomenal rise in oil revenues has given the region enormous economic power and influence. However, a wide range of social and political challenges continue to affect most Middle Eastern countries; in some, booming populations and high unemployment rates, as well as growing income disparities, contribute to internal instability frequently under the threat of terrorism, despite bilateral and multilateral efforts to curtail extremist Islamic activity.

Situated at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and Asia, the Middle East has always been an important commercial centre. The UAE, Qatar, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Yemen, Oman and Saudi Arabia are of key importance in terms of international trade, especially in the energy resources that form the backbone of Western economies.

Menas Associates has years of experience working with international specialists and in-country experts producing reports and undertaking consultancy projects, and extensive knowledge of the region and its individual countries. We have unparalleled expertise on the region's working practices and security issues.

The past decade has brought dramatic growth in direct foreign investment flows into the Middle East as the region's high oil revenues continue to contribute to better in-country infrastructure, advanced logistic facilities and a safer investing environment, making it more attractive to international investors. Menas Associates works together with clients to devise tailored solutions to help investors better understand existing or emerging concerns and opportunities in the Middle East markets.