Doha: PwC Middle East welcomed 326 new graduates in another record year for its annual graduate intake. The boost in its hiring comes as a result of the recently announced PwC global strategy, “The New Equation,” which commits to hiring 500 graduates annually in the Middle East.
Two months into the financial year, this intake represents a substantial contribution to the yearly graduate hiring target for PwC Middle East in the region where over 80% of the total graduates are Arabic speakers and 53% are female.
After participating in a virtual induction attended by the regional PwC leadership, newly hired graduates will join PwC Middle East’s different lines of service such as Consulting, Assurance, Deals, and Tax & Legal services.
Bassam Hajhamad, Country Senior Partner at PwC in Qatar said: “As Qatar accelerates its digital transformation and economic growth driven by its National Vision 2030, we continue to upskill our people to build a community of solvers, with the right skills to deliver solutions that are human-led and tech powered, customised to Qatar needs.”
He added: “The graduates will have the opportunity to engage in transformative work and we are committed to providing them with the skills and knowledge to help them build trust in society and deliver sustained outcomes to Qatar economy.”
Commenting on the occasion, Hani Ashkar, PwC Middle East Senior Partner, noted: “As our region continues to transform, and as part of our global strategy, The New Equation, we remain focused on building trust and delivering sustained outcomes for our clients, people and communities.”
He added: “Our graduates represent the future of our firm and our region, and we are enabling them with development and upskilling opportunities to be the leaders of tomorrow. We’re proud of the strength that comes from our various backgrounds, and we leverage the innovation and creativity that comes from diverse experiences to solve complex, multifaceted problems and build trust in the region."
