Booz Allen Hamilton [BAH] recently said it is registered by the Kuwait Ministry of Commerce and Industry, via an in-country agent, to pursue business opportunities and support the country’s social and economic development strategies.
The firm will provide specialist services to government and commercial clients on critical issues related to economic development in the areas of information technology, cyber security, transportation and other selected infrastructure.
“Kuwait is taking significant steps toward establishing itself a regional center of excellence in the areas of energy, finance and trade. Additionally, the government is supporting infrastructure projects and social programs designed to drive new FDI into the country and streamline global trade,” said Senior Vice President Don Pressley, who leads the firm’s (Middle East and North Africa) MENA operations. “To support these ambitions, Booz Allen Hamilton recognizes that robust ICT capacities and Security expertise will play a key role in creating an environment that is primed for growth, sustainability and stability. Our strategic approach will be tailored to these specific needs and supported by our global expertise.”
Booz Allen Hamilton brings nearly 100 years of global experience to Kuwait and will offer expertise in building capability to help existing organizations mature and prosper.
The company will focus on providing Kuwaiti organizations specific and extensive expertise in key sectors, including defense and security, energy, financial services, healthcare, mobile technologies and core infrastructure.
In addition, the firm will guide government, civil, defense and security clients in the development of their technological capabilities with an emphasis on sustainable economic growth.
Booz Allen Hamilton’s agency registration in Kuwait follows its recent licensing in Qatar, and continues the strategy to engage in the Middle East as a full partner in the integrated growth and development of the region. The firm will continue to expand its government and commercial consulting business in the Middle East and North Africa.
Booz Allen Hamilton’s non-compete agreement with Booz & Co. expired in 2011, with respect to the international and commercial business the firm spun off in 2008. Booz Allen Hamilton has since established a MENA regional headquarters office in Abu Dhabi, with staff deployed elsewhere in the region.