Arabic-Speaking Consulting Intern: Research & Insight

Sia; Dubai; On-site; AED 17,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Sia is seeking a driven, analytically strong intern to support our consulting teams across client engagements in Dubai. The role offers hands-on exposure to how a consulting practice operates, from research and analysis through to deliverable development and project execution.

You will conduct market and company research, draft client materials, and collaborate with senior consultants, gaining experience across strategy, operations, and change initiatives within a global, diverse firm.

Qualifications

• Arabic speaker with business-level proficiency.
• Master's degree (MBA or MSc) in Engineering, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills with the ability to translate research into clear recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable engaging senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support consulting teams on active engagements with research, analysis and problem-solving.
• Conduct market, sector, and company research to inform client recommendations and engagement work.
• Assist in structuring analyses, building frameworks, and synthesizing findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Draft and format client deliverables to a consulting-grade standard.
• Support the design and facilitation of workshops, interviews, and stakeholder discussions.
• Help track project timelines, workstreams, and action items to support day-to-day engagement management.
• Conduct data collection and basic quantitative analysis to support diagnostics and recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with consultants and partners, incorporating feedback and iterating on deliverables.
• Maintain organized documentation of engagement materials, research, and analysis.
• Perform related analytical and administrative tasks as needed to support the team.

Skills

Arabic language proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative working

Education

Master's degree (MBA or MSc) in Engineering/Economics or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Workspace

Job description

Sia is seeking a driven, analytically strong intern to support our consulting teams across client engagements in Dubai. The role offers hands-on exposure to how a consulting practice operates, from research and analysis through to deliverable development and project execution.

You will conduct market and company research, draft client materials, and collaborate with senior consultants, gaining experience across strategy, operations, and change initiatives within a global, diverse firm.