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Market Research Feasibility Study UAE / Middle East

Case Study 01

Market & Financial Feasibility Study — Aluminum Scrap, UAE

Client Ask

Conduct a comprehensive market and financial feasibility study for aluminum scrap operations in the UAE, including competitive assessment and market sizing.

Our Scope of Work

▸Expert Identification and Management — contracted a subject matter expert with over 40 years of experience in the aluminum and metal scrap industry
▸Conducted 8+ market interviews with competitors including Sharif Metals International, Lucky Alloys, Emirates Recycling, Al Waha Recycling, Sun Alloys and more
▸Market assessment using a combined approach — secondary research, primary interviews, and financial modeling — with 100% governance by VC
▸Financial feasibility model including revenue projections, cost structure, capex requirements, and investment returns

Market Interviews

40yr Industry SME

100%

VC Governance

Case Study 02

Islamic Finance Hub Roadmap — ME Government Organization

Client Ask

Prepare a strategic roadmap for a Middle Eastern country to become a regional Islamic finance hub.

Our Task

▸Deep dive into regional and global Islamic finance landscape — identifying growth areas, low-hanging opportunities, best practices and innovative products
▸Detailed study of the Malaysian Islamic finance sector as a benchmark, plus competitive analysis with GCC countries
▸Legal frameworks assessment and identification of regulatory best practices from leading Islamic finance jurisdictions
▸Preparation of a multi-year strategic roadmap with clearly outlined priorities, phased initiatives, and KPIs

Objectives Achieved

The client built legal frameworks and strategic initiatives based on the recommendations. The roadmap served as the foundational document for the country's Islamic finance development agenda.

Strategic Consulting Financial Services Government

Financial Services Payments Hong Kong / China

Case Study 03

Bank Entry into HK & China Merchant Acquisition Sector

Client Ask

Advise a leading bank on optimal modes of entry into Hong Kong and China's merchant acquisition sector.

Our Task

▸Current payment landscape assessment — market economics, usage of cards/cash/checks, domestic payment schemes
▸Emerging payment landscape — maturity spectrum of Payment Service Providers (PSP), contactless payments, OEM and proprietary wallets
▸Payments value chain analysis — profiles of various types of merchant acquirers including network strength, POS terminal presence, e-commerce, 3/4 party models
▸Key recent initiatives by leading players and identification of whitespace in the merchant acquisition market

Objectives Achieved

Recommended Hong Kong as an attractive market to enter for merchant acquisition owing to its relatively nascent market, lower competitive intensity, and strong regulatory environment for fintech innovation.

Case Study 04

Qatar Education Sector Investment — Big 4 Client

Client Ask

Identify the most attractive investment opportunity in Qatar's education sector for a Big 4 client.

Our Task

▸Deep dive into Qatar's education sector — identifying growth areas, challenges, competitive environment, and favorable government policies
▸Complete value chain analysis covering K-12 schools, tertiary institutes, vocational training institutes, transportation, and school canteen sub-sectors
▸Quantitative rating model for international K-12 schools incorporating expected cost escalations, revenue potential, and competitive factors
▸Recommended a concrete investment opportunity with detailed rationale covering financials, market positioning, and growth potential

Objectives Achieved

The end client invested a substantial amount in a leading education institute within three months of receiving our recommendations — a testament to the actionability and quality of our analysis.

Opportunity Assessment Education Big 4 Client

Technology Benchmarking Mining US Innovation Firm

Case Study 05

Mining Technology Gap Analysis — US-Based Innovation Consultancy

Client Ask

Identify technology gaps for a world-leading US mining company — mapping the innovation landscape and pinpointing investment priorities.

Our Task

▸Comprehensive scan through secondary research sources — news, academic publications, company reports, research institute programs, and patent filings
▸Identification of leading technological breakthroughs in the mining sector including automation, AI, IoT, and green mining
▸Expert interviews with mining industry specialists to gain insight into technological innovation and the future of mining
▸Exhaustive presentation outlining prevailing technological trends, future of mining, competitive landscape, and identified innovation gaps

Objectives Achieved

The end client identified priority areas for technological investments and created a long-term R&D roadmap based on the innovation gap analysis.

Case Study 06

Sports Medicine Centre Location & Feasibility — ME Health Authority

Client Ask

Location assessment and feasibility study for a Middle Eastern-based health authority looking to establish sports medicine centre(s) in Europe.

Our Task

▸Divided the study into three stages to identify the right country using a selection-rejection criteria covering both quantitative and qualitative analysis
▸Conducted 20+ expert interviews with sports medicine SMEs alongside extensive secondary research across five markets
▸Five leading European markets assessed: Spain, UK, Germany, France, and Netherlands
▸Analyzed: sports economy & infrastructure, sports medicine industry, financial investment climate, demand-supply gap, regulatory benefits, workforce availability, and ease of doing business
▸Final market recommendation with financial feasibility and phased implementation roadmap

Objectives Achieved

The client appreciated the highly methodical approach and is at the preliminary stage of establishing their sports medicine centre in the recommended European market.

Location Assessment Healthcare Europe

Market & Financial Feasibility Study — Aluminum Scrap, UAE

Islamic Finance Hub Roadmap — ME Government Organization

Bank Entry into HK & China Merchant Acquisition Sector

Qatar Education Sector Investment — Big 4 Client

Mining Technology Gap Analysis — US-Based Innovation Consultancy

Sports Medicine Centre Location & Feasibility — ME Health Authority

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