With the opening of X-PM’s new subsidiary in Dubai, the Group takes a major step forward in its international expansion. Located at the heart of a fast-changing economic hub, the new office meets the growing demand for interim management in the Middle East and North Africa. This makes X-PM the ideal partner to support companies in their economic diversification, digitalization and crisis management projects, while fostering regional partnerships.
Dubai: A strategic hub at the heart of rapidly changing regions
In Dubai, X-PM is positioned as close as possible to the economic and political issues that are redefining the Middle East and North Africa, offering companies direct access to cutting-edge expertise to help them navigate these complex environments. This strategic location enables X-PM to combine its international expertise with in-depth local knowledge, giving local and international companies the agility and flexibility they need to steer the major transformations underway.
The Middle East: A booming market
Despite far-reaching transformations, economic realities differ widely across the Middle East, reflecting specific challenges and opportunities.
The Fertile Crescent: Opportunities and instability
The Fertile Crescent, including countries such as Turkey, Israel, Palestine, Syria and Lebanon, presents some striking contrasts: Turkey plays a key role in energy routes despite a currency crisis, while Israel shines in the technology industry. Conversely, Syria and Iraq are still marked by conflict, which is holding back their economic development.
The Arabian Peninsula: Ongoing diversification
The Arabian Peninsula, once centered on oil, is witnessing a number of initiatives to diversify, notably in Saudi Arabia, seeking to reduce its dependence on hydrocarbons. Meanwhile, Dubai continues to impose itself as a financial and commercial center, attracting international investment.
The Nile Valley and Iran: A contrasting economic context
Egypt is striving to diversify its economy beyond agriculture, relying on tourism and industry to stimulate growth. Iran, meanwhile, remains hampered by international sanctions, limiting its prospects despite its dependence on oil and gas.
A post-pandemic environment accelerating change
These dynamics influence how companies approach their transformation and talent management needs. Post-pandemic conditions add a further layer of complexity, as working habits have changed across the region. The pandemic has accelerated the move towards flexible solutions, such as remote working and part-time work assignments, which have become essential for optimizing costs and increasing agility in an increasingly uncertain environment.
North Africa: Amid reforms and growth opportunities
North Africa is also going through major changes, marked by economic reforms, political instability and large-scale modernization projects. Countries in the region, such as Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt and Libya, are seeking to diversify their economies away from traditional industries such as hydrocarbons and agriculture. This dynamic transformation brings with it complex challenges: corporate restructuring, crisis management linked to political tensions, and infrastructure modernization. The predominance of family-run businesses means they face inheritance issues, while cultural and regulatory hurdles sometimes hamper innovation.
A fast-changing market that attracts international expertise
These challenges mean that companies can no longer rely on traditional models; they must reinvent themselves to seize new opportunities created by reforms. Demand for international expertise is growing as companies open up to global markets and seek skills to drive large-scale transformations. Ambitious infrastructure projects, such as Egypt’s Vision 2030 program, hold great potential for project management experts, while the technology, energy and financial services industries are receiving increasing attention. The development of renewable energies, healthcare and the modernization of the public industry create specific needs for temporary and specialized skills to drive these transformations.
Why X-PM in Dubai?
A strategic location to connect the Middle East and North Africa
With Dubai as its new hub, X-PM is committed to supporting transformations in the Middle East and North Africa with a highly proactive, customized approach. With 23 years’ experience, X-PM benefits from a network of over 10,000 expert professionals and a wide range of successful projects worldwide, covering all industries and positions. This strategic location enables us to better understand local specificities while anticipating regional economic developments.
By leveraging this presence, X-PM is capitalizing on the shared challenges and opportunities offered by economic diversification and new technologies. This expansion is also part of the Alixio Group’s wider strategy to develop and strengthen its international reach, notably through locations such as Wil and Singapore.
Moreover, with Peyman Kargar at the head of the Dubai office, and drawing on its network and expertise, X-PM is well positioned to accelerate development in the region, while reinforcing the Group’s global growth.
Contact Presse : Tom Rouffio Mail : tom@time2scale.com Tel : +33 6 84 50 97 92
