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We’re #hiring. Do you know an Arabic copywriter with GCC experience? Let them know about this exciting opportunity to work in #Riyadh on some of the most transformational projects and programmes in the world.

We’re big in Japan! (I’ve always wanted to say that! 😊) Anyway- I don’t often post about the work we do at Consulum. That’s because much of our work happens behind the scenes, collaborating with government institutions and leading national brands to help them think, communicate, act, and work in more creative ways. But today is different. Today, we’re in Japan, taking Saudi Arabia on a tour: 7 cities. 3 weeks. Over 2000 kilometers. We’re offering an authentic Saudi cultural experience while inviting people to visit the Saudi Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025. Long queues for coffee, food, music, and an immersive heritage experience. Our first stop was Osaka, and it went incredibly well. We’ve now completed Kyoto and Kobe with similar success. Next up: Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Nagoya, and finally, Tokyo. In just 10 days, we’ve become the talk of the town in the Kansai region. Many visitors are already eager to experience the Expo, with the Saudi Pavilion at the top of their list. And we’re just getting started. It’s a special feeling to be involved in my third Expo; each one more exciting and unique than the last. So many people are making this possible—too many to name without leaving anyone out. You know who you are. But let me give a special shoutout to the special few from Consulum on the ground in Japan during these first few days: Omar Bitar, Rabih Choukeir, Leen Faraj, and Brent Fleeton. And a big thank you to our friends at FACT Tokyo, Dentsu Japan, Brence Dsa at INDI STUDIOS and all our other partners and friends. And now, with a little Japanese flair: Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto! #SaudiArabia #ExpoOsaka2025 #CulturalDiplomacy #Activation #SaudiToursJapan #KobeWheresTheBeef?

A day of insights, collaboration, and celebration at Consulum’s Riyadh Office. Consulum advisors from across the GCC recently gathered at our Riyadh office to mark another year of growth and success in Saudi Arabia. Colleagues from Bahrain, the UAE, and London shared their key takeaways from 2024 throughout a development day designed to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experiences. The day wrapped up with an informal office celebration at the offices in KAFD, acknowledging the hard work and commitment of the team driving our success. #Consulum #Growth #Collaboration

A well-designed government website isn’t just about convenience—it’s about trust, transparency, and accessibility. Yet, too many still fall short. At Consulum, we’ve developed the GovSite Score to help governments create digital experiences that truly serve their citizens. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dAqgyS8r #GovTech #DigitalTransformation #Egov #UserExperience"

E-gov holds enormous potential for governments to boost efficiency, trust, and citizen participation. It can set countries apart in terms of ease of doing business and increase foreign direct investment. Consulum has developed a tool for assessing government websites to help governments identify opportunities to improve the online services they offer their citizens and outside stakeholders. Learn about this new GovSite Score methodology and what it revealed when used to assess a sample of 15 government websites from around the world HERE: https://lnkd.in/dAqgyS8r From Consulum Partner and Head of Digital Alan Griffin and Senior Director and Digital Infrastructure Specialist, Mayank Mittal

Consulum is seeking an account lead with experience working within or for Government in communications, capacity building or public policy. Consulum advisors bring together experts from a variety of disciplines to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions for our clients. If you are interested in working for a purpose-driven organisation seeking to improve the performance and positive impact of governments, and in being part of some of the most interesting and challenging government reform programmes in the world, apply today.

Francesco d'Ambrosio Lettieri has worked in global governance and infrastructure development across the EU, Asia, and Africa.  He regularly contributes to geopolitical research projects and publications for government institutions such as the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI) and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). Francesco has lived in Kathmandu, Copenhagen, Nairobi and Milan and is now based in the GCC. Find out more about the experience and expertise of Consulum's specialist government advisors at consulum.com

Consulum are looking for a new Office Manager (Part-time) for our office in central London. Take a look and see if you or someone you know might be right for the role. #hiring

Mathilde Coutte joined Consulum in 2023 as a graduate consultant. With a passion for policy and communications in international relations and commitment to delivering the highest quality work to our government clients, she was soon after promoted to Senior Consultant. Mathilde has strong skills in research and analysis, in no small part due to her ability to do so in Arabic, French, Spanish and English. Here she talks about the opportunity Consulum has provided to work in the private sector while still helping governments deliver positive impact, and what it was like to move to the GCC region to join Consulum.

30 degrees in London, and the city grinds to a sweaty halt. Living in the Gulf, where 40+ is just a normal Tuesday, it hits differently. This week, the Financial Times highlighted how European cities are racing to adapt to rising temperatures, most by "turning to nature" and rethinking urban design. But here in the Gulf, people have been designing for heat for centuries. In #KSA, traditional #Najdi mudbrick homes were built with thick walls and shaded courtyards to keep the heat out. In the #UAE, #Barjeel wind towers pulled air through homes to cool them long before AC. You can still see the influence of those ideas in places like #MasdarCity #Diriyah, and #Riyadh. It’s clear that climate adaptation solutions can come from anywhere. Maybe we just need to look East, or South, a little more often. #UrbanDesign #SustainableCities #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateResilience https://lnkd.in/gwcaup4N