2026-04-29
29 Apr 26

A steady presence: An update from our team in the Middle East

In periods of heightened tension and uncertainty, our priority is to support people and projects with steadiness, clarity and care. Across Woods Bagot, and the wider 7C Network, we are guided by a calm, considered approach, staying close to our clients, partners and teams, and communicating clearly as circumstances evolve.

Around the world, many communities are experiencing heightened uncertainty, and we recognise the very real pressures this can create for clients, colleagues and families. What matters most, in times like these, is listening carefully, acting responsibly and being dependable. Woods Bagot supports clients across diverse markets, and in the Middle East, where we have worked for more than 25 years, our long-term partnerships have been built on a consistent focus on quality, collaboration and genuine care.

Staying connected is central to how we work. We maintain open, practical dialogue, bringing global expertise together with local knowledge so decisions are well informed and delivery stays on track. Our teams are embedded in the regions they serve, and our Middle East studios are closely linked to Woods Bagot’s global network, sharing lessons learned, mobilising specialist support when needed, and working as one team behind our clients’ priorities.

Calm leadership shows up in the everyday: dependable people, clear milestones and thoughtful problem-solving. We stay focused on continuity and quality, helping clients keep momentum where possible, re-plan where needed, and make decisions with confidence. We are also continuing to be awarded new projects, reflecting our clients’ ongoing ambition and the strength of our partnerships. Above all, we aim to deliver work that is purposeful, grounded and responsive to now.

Our commitment to our clients remains strong. Across regions, including the Middle East, ambition and creativity continue to shape the places people live, work and learn, and we are proud to contribute carefully and respectfully to projects that support long-term opportunity. We do so with humility, mindful of the responsibility that comes with a long-standing presence, and with real confidence in the value of sustained collaboration.

“In complex moments, our role is to be dependable, listening closely, communicating clearly, and supporting our clients and teams with care. Across our global practice, we draw on local insight and shared expertise to help clients stay focused on what matters most. In the Middle East, where we have worked for more than 25 years, that approach is grounded in long-term partnerships and mutual respect.”

Richard Fenne, Director

Media enquiries
Zulie Mason
Content and Communications Leader (Middle East)

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