United Arab Emirates Consulting

In the dynamic landscape of the United Arab Emirates, YCP shines as a premier consulting firm. With decades of experience, we've been aiding clients across vast industries, leveraging our wide range of services and hands-on support approach.

United Arab Emirates Consulting

YCP Solidiance High Impact Consulting Firm in United Arab Emirates

YCP Consulting in United Arab Emirates

YCP maximizes business potential in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by aligning with the nation's advancements in technology, culture, and finance. This alignment unlocks unparalleled opportunities for businesses looking to expand or establish their presence in the UAE's booming market.

With a deep understanding and expertise of UAE consulting, YCP helps clients navigate the market's unique challenges. Our team ensures clients' business ambitions are met by delivering innovative solutions tailored to the intricate fabric of the UAE's economic and regulatory landscape.

YCP stands as a trusted partner for businesses aiming to succeed in the United Arab Emirates. Our track record of success, commitment to excellence, and intimate knowledge of local industries position us as the go-to firm for companies seeking strategic growth in the region.

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Our Services

Marketing & Sales

YCP boosts your market presence in the UAE, leveraging local insights to finely tune marketing and sales strategies.

  • Branding & Brand Management
  • Product & Portfolio Management
  • Pricing
  • Digital Marketing
  • E-commerce
  • Customer Experience
  • Sales Channel Strategy
  • Digital Sales

Operations

Streamlining operations in the UAE, YCP tailors consulting solutions to elevate business efficiency and growth.

  • Project Management Office (PMO)
  • Growth Strategy Implementation
  • Operation Transformation
  • Manufacturing
  • Organization Design

Supply Chain Management

Optimizing efficiency through strategic supply chain management solutions in the UAE.

  • Supply Chain
  • Digital Supply Chain
  • Procurement
  • Logistics

M&A, Transactions, and PMI

Facilitating seamless M&A, transactions, and PMI in the UAE with unparalleled local insight and strategic expertise.

  • M&A Strategy
  • Divesstiture/Curb-out Strategy
  • M&A Target Scouting
  • Buyer/Investor Search
  • Commercial Due Diligence
  • M&A Execution (Buy-side & Sell-side Financial Advisory)
  • Valuation
  • Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
  • Value Creation
  • IPO PMO
  • Joint Venture
  • Corporate Venture Capital

Strategy

Harnessing local insights, YCP tailors strategic pathways to fortify your firm's positioning in the UAE.

  • Business Strategy
  • Corporate Finance
  • Growth Opportunity Identification
  • New Business Development
  • Organization Strategy
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Asset/Project Risk Management
  • Digital Strategy
  • Strategic Partnership & Channel Strategy

Digital Transformation

Streamlining operational frameworks in the UAE, YCP propels digital transformation efficiently and strategically.

  • DX Vision
  • Digital Roadmap
  • CIO/CDO Support
  • System Architecture Design
  • DX PMO
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
  • Big Data Analysis
  • IT Organization Design & Restructuring
  • IT Portfolio Management
  • Off-shore Development Centre Set-up

Public Services

Harnessing deep industry insights, YCP tailors consulting solutions to bolster public services in the United Arab Emirates.

  • Economic Development
  • Public Policy Development
  • E-Governance

Sustainability

YCP tailors sustainability strategies, ensuring compliance and growth in the UAE's dynamic market landscape.

  • Sustainability Strategy & Implementation
  • Double Materiality
  • Decarbonization & Net-Zero Strategy
  • Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
  • Sustainability Due Diligence
  • Supply Chain Assessment
  • ESG Reporting
  • Investor Relations & Fundraising
  • Organization & Governance Design

Market Research

Harnessing local insights, YCP tailors market research strategies to bolster consulting outcomes in the UAE.

  • Market Landscape
  • Market Size
  • Industry Structure and Trend
  • Competitive Benchmark
  • Business Partner Search & Screening
  • B2B/B2C Customer Survey
  • B2B Customer Survey
  • Consumer Research

Our Industries

Aerospace & Defense

Automotive & Mobility

Energy & Natural Resources

Construction & Infrastructure

Consumer & Retail

Financial Services

Healthcare

Industrials

Private Equity & Principal Investors

Public Sector

Transportation & Logistics

Technology Media & Telecommunications

Key Adaptation Strategies in United Arab Emirates

Intensive Regulatory Landscape for New Entrants

  • Driven by international expectations, the UAE often revises its business regulations. A survey revealed that nearly 60% of businesses experienced increased documentation work within the last year.
  • Tailoring strategies to align with these changes can pave the road. Innovating via technological adaptation grants 30% faster regulatory compliance, minimizing potential hindrances.

Navigating High Competition Levels Across Sectors

  • The venture landscape in the diverse sectors soared, increasing entries by 40% in two years significantly tightened market space amidst local and international players.
  • Adapting tactical strategies involves engaging in specialist niche markets. Novel product design yields a reliable customer segment, enhancing brand standing effectively.

Strategic Location Advancing Global Commerce

  • The UAE connects to about 50% of the world within only 8 hours. This centralized position exponentially escalates GDP projections impacted through trade by more than 5.5% incubating connectivity gains.
  • Enhancing logistics operations leverages these advantages, potentially securing over 40% cost reductions hailing from preferential trade paths connecting vast consumer outlets.

Expanding Growth In Hospitality, Electronic Sectors

  • Predictions show an anticipated 6.9% annual growth striping significant UEA's electronic goods arena offerings undoubtedly amid increasing cosmopolitan consumer drives balanced with hospitality expansions.
  • Fostering engagement through technology invitations beginners invent noteworthy footprints growing necessitated demands directed into related tourism cluster alerts augmented revenues.

Our Clients

We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.

What Our Clients Say About Us

"It has been a great experience working with the YCP Solidiance project team. The market insights and strategic assessments were well-researched, analyzed and presented; ensuring that we have a deeper understanding of the business dynamics in the Middle East. This has helped SATS to validate its business case projections, as well as strengthened its intended strategies to grow in the market. We are equally impressed by the timeliness and quick turnaround of the project, given the compressed time that we have set for the project team. The personal involvement of the team has underscored the high quality of client service that YCP Solidiance pledges. We are happy to recommend YCP Solidiance and of course, look forward to engaging them again in future endeavors."

SATS (Singapore Airport Terminal Services)

AVP Corporate Business Development

SATS (Singapore Airport Terminal Services)

"We have now completed our study on entering a new market successfully and I wish to thank the YCP Solidiance team for the professional and urgent approach given our requirement relating to the specific market assessments, feasibility studies, a partner search and financial evaluation on a primary acquisition target in our market of interest. I am satisfied YCP Solidiance developed a differentiated route-to-market strategy that is comprehensive and delivered pleasingly ahead of time to meet our tight deadlines. Our objectives were met in full and I look forward to working with the YCP Solidiance team again in the future."

Abu Dhabi Motors

General Manager

Abu Dhabi Motors

Results Through Expertise: Case Studies

Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today’s complex business landscape.

Manufacturing Plant Feasibility Study for Construction Client

Client

A global construction materials player

Area

Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates

Expertise Scope

New Business PMO, Business Management, Business Design

Project Summary

Our team delivered a "ready-to-execute" plant launch strategy and roadmap, identifying the most opportunistic and strategically sound manufacturing plant to acquire and start manufacturing products in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) within 12 months.

Partner Search and Market Entry Strategy for Automotive Client

Client

Automotive industry leader in Iran

Area

Iran

Expertise Scope

Partner Search, Market Assessment, Market Entry Strategy

Project Summary

Our team conducted a search to identify potential business partners in Iran, alongside a market assessment to determine market size, competition, customer preferences, and distribution channels. We interviewed key stakeholders and analyzed data from secondary sources. Based on our findings, we developed a comprehensive market entry strategy and roadmap for the client.

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YCP Solidiance's Managing Partner Damien Duhamel talks on BBC on the Indonesian mining industry.

YCP Solidiance's Managing Partner Damien Duhamel talks on BBC on the Indonesian mining industry.

YCP Solidiance’s Partner Gervasius Samosir speaks to CNBC about the economy outlook after Indonesia’s presidential election.

YCP Solidiance’s Partner Gervasius Samosir speaks to CNBC about the economy outlook after Indonesia’s presidential election.

Tagged as Asia’s Game Changer, YCP Holdings wins the Management Consulting award in SBR National Business Awards.

Tagged as Asia’s Game Changer, YCP Holdings wins the Management Consulting award in SBR National Business Awards.

Publications

Partnering for Success in Saudi Arabia Construction
Transforming Saudi Arabia into the Middle East's Logistics Powerhouse
Saudi Arabia’s Road Towards Becoming a Cashless Society by 2030
Environmental response and corporate issues in the chemical industry

Meet Our Experts

Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners

Pilar Dieter

Pilar Dieter

Managing Partner, Management Service Division CEO

M.B.A., University of Chicago Booth School of Business

saurabh mehta

Saurabh Mehta

Group Officer, Managing Partner, and CEO of Supply Chain Solutions Division

MBA - NYU Stern School of Business

koichi sonoda

Koichi "Sonochan" Sonoda

Partner

MBA, IMD - International Institute for Management Development

Jun Amano

Jun Amano

Partner

B.B.A with Honors in Entrepreneurship Management, Zicklin School of Business, City University of New York

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