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Where Exactly Is Dubai Going With All of This in 2026?
Most cities build in one direction at a time. Up, when land runs out. Outward, when the population grows. Occasionally inward, when a government decides to renovate something. Dubai is…
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Strategic consulting across finance, marketing, economics, and HR to drive sustainable business growth.
Consulting Services
At athGADLANG, we help businesses navigate complexity, unlock opportunities, and achieve sustainable growth. Our consulting services combine deep industry expertise with practical insights to support better decision-making across all areas of your organization.
From strategy and transactions to risk and transformation, we work closely with you to solve challenges, improve performance, and build resilient, future-ready businesses. By integrating financial, operational, and technological expertise, we deliver solutions that are not only strategic but also actionable and results-driven.
Business Advisory
We work closely with leadership teams to shape forward-looking strategies that drive sustainable growth. Our business advisory services cover everything from business strategy development and operational excellence to large-scale business initiatives and performance improvement programs. We provide practical guidance that helps you lead market positioning, optimize internal processes, and respond to changing economic conditions.
Our focus is not just on strategy design, but on execution, ensuring measurable improvements across your organization. We bring a hands-on, collaborative approach, working alongside your team to turn strategic objectives into tangible outcomes that deliver long-term value.
- Business Strategy Development
- Intelligent Operating Module / Operational Excellence
- Business Transformation
- Performance Improvement
Forensic Investigations
Our forensic specialists help organizations detect, investigate, and prevent financial misconduct. Through detailed fact-finding exercises, fraud risk assessments, and forensic investigations, we uncover critical insights that support informed action. We also assist businesses in strengthening compliance frameworks, including anti-money laundering (AML) measures, ensuring your organization is protected against financial and reputational risks.
Our approach is discreet, thorough, and focused on delivering clear, defensible outcomes. We work with sensitivity and precision, ensuring that findings are not only accurate but also actionable for legal, regulatory, and internal purposes.
- Fact Finding
- Fraud Risk Assessment
- Forensic Investigations
- Anti Money Laundering (AML)
Transaction Advisory
We support businesses through critical transactions with a structured, insight-driven approach. From valuation and financial modelling to feasibility studies, market research, and business plan development, we provide the clarity needed to make high-stakes decisions. Our team also assists with IPO readiness and transaction structuring, ensuring that every stage, from initial assessment to execution, is handled with precision.
Whether you are acquiring, divesting, or expanding, we help you maximize value while mitigating risks. By combining financial rigor with commercial insight, we ensure that every transaction aligns with your strategic goals and delivers sustainable returns.
- Valuation & Financial Modelling
- Feasibility Study / Market Research
- Real Estate Highest and Best Use (HBU)
- Business Plan
- IPO Readiness
Risk Advisory
We help organizations build strong risk management frameworks that go beyond compliance and support long-term resilience. Our services include internal audits, enterprise risk management (ERM), ESG advisory, procurement reviews, and business continuity planning, all designed to strengthen your control environment. In addition, we support corporate governance structures, policy formulation, and regulatory compliance.
Our goal is to identify vulnerabilities early and implement practical controls that safeguard your operations. By embedding risk awareness into your processes, we help create a proactive culture that enhances decision-making and organizational stability.
- Internal Audits
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Environmental Social Governance (ESG)
- Procurement Review
- Business Continuity Planning
- Corporate Governance
- Policy and Procedure Formulation
- Regulatory Compliance
Financial Accounting & Advisory (FAAS)
Our FAAS services are designed to help finance functions meet increasing regulatory demands while improving efficiency and transparency. We provide IFRS consultations, finance transformation, and actuarial valuation services, ensuring your financial reporting remains accurate, compliant, and aligned with global standards to help improve stakeholder confidence and long-term decision-making.
We work closely with CFOs and finance teams to address complex accounting challenges, implement new standards, and enhance reporting frameworks. Our support extends beyond compliance. We focus on optimizing financial processes, improving reporting timelines, and strengthening internal capabilities.
- IFRS Consultations
- Actuarial Valuations
- Finance Transformation
Corporate Finance
We help businesses make informed financial decisions that drive growth and long-term value creation. Our expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, buy-side and sell-side advisory, as well as debt and equity financing, ensuring you have the right structure and strategy in place. From evaluating opportunities to executing transactions, we provide hands-on support that aligns financial strategy with your broader business objectives.
We take a holistic approach to corporate finance, considering both financial and strategic factors to ensure optimal outcomes. Whether you are scaling operations, entering new markets, or restructuring capital, we provide the expertise needed to move forward with confidence.
- Buy-Side Advisory
- Debt Financing
- Mergers & Acquisition
- Sell-Side Advisory
- Equity Financing
Corporate Services
We simplify the operational and regulatory complexities of running a business, allowing you to focus on growth. Our corporate services include company formation, structuring, PRO services, and liquidation support, ensuring compliance at every stage of your business lifecycle. We guide you through the entire setup process, from selecting the right legal structure to managing documentation and regulatory approvals.
Our team ensures that all compliance requirements are met accurately and on time, reducing administrative burden and minimizing risk. With our support, you gain a reliable partner to manage your corporate obligations seamlessly.
- Company Formation
- Liquidation
- PRO Services
- Company Structuring
Technology Advisory
We help organizations leverage technology to drive efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage. Our services include digital transformation, ERP implementation, cybersecurity, and data protection, ensuring your technology landscape supports your business objectives. We begin by understanding your strategic goals and current systems, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
By bridging the gap between business and technology, we ensure that your investments deliver measurable value. Our approach focuses on scalability, security, and long-term sustainability, enabling your organization to thrive in an increasingly digital environment.
- Digital Transformation
- Cyber Security
- ERP Implementation
- Data Protection
Learning & Development
We empower organizations by developing the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in a rapidly changing business environment. Our services include IFRS training, leadership development programs, and soft skills training, all tailored to your specific organizational needs. We design and deliver practical, engaging training programs that enhance both technical expertise and leadership capabilities.
By fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, we help your organization build stronger teams, improve performance, and adapt effectively to new challenges and opportunities. Our focus is on creating lasting impact, ensuring your teams can apply what they learn directly to their roles.
- IFRS Training
- Leadership Training
- Soft Skills Training
Trusted By Numbers And Chosen For Results
Delivering impact that can be counted.
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- 2000+
- Consultants
- 30+
- Clients
- 1000+
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Haziq Neshat Akhtar
Partner, Risk, Financial Crimes & Transaction Advisory
Haziq Neshat Akhtar is Regional Partner, Risk, Financial Crimes, Sustainability & Transaction Advisory at athGADLANG, bringing over 19 years of multidisciplinary experience in risk management, forensic auditing, and corporate advisory, including senior leadership and Partner roles at Grant Thornton, BDO, and Forvis Mazars.
Before joining athGADLANG, Haziq served as Executive Director (Partner) and Head of Risk & Corporate Advisory at BDO Pakistan, and as Partner, Risk, Forensics & Corporate Advisory at Forvis Mazars in Bahrain. He began his advisory career at Grant Thornton, and also led internal audit functions at Gerry's Group and SJ&G Pharmaceutical Group.
At athGADLANG, he delivers high-impact solutions in ESG advisory, M&A, and enterprise risk management, also serving as Regional Partner at Wathiq. He is a Certified Shariah Auditor, Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, and Fellow of the Institute of Forensic Accountants of Pakistan, and is the author of Consulting Chronicles.
Saqib Nisar
Managing Partner
Saqib Nisar is Managing Partner at athGADLANG, bringing over 30 years of global experience in assurance, forensics, compliance, and fraud investigations, including a 10-year tenure as Partner at Ernst & Young.
Before joining athGADLANG, Saqib spent nearly 16 years at Ernst & Young, serving as Fraud Investigation and Dispute Services Leader for Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman, and began his career as Senior Manager at UHY Hacker Young.
At athGADLANG, he applies his expertise across investigations, financial crime, AML, and forensic accounting, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insight for clients across construction, logistics, trading, and oil & gas sectors. He is a Chartered Accountant (ICAEW) and a member of ACCA.
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