46 Business Analysis jobs in the United Arab Emirates

About Us:
AceNet Consulting is a fast-growing global business and technology consulting firm specializing in business strategy, digital transformation, technology consulting, product development, start-up advisory and fund-raising services to our global clients across banking & financial services, healthcare, supply chain & logistics, consumer retail, manufacturing, eGovernance and other industry sectors.
We are looking for hungry, highly skilled and motivated individuals to join our dynamic team. If you’re passionate about technology and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Job Summary:
We are looking for a Senior Strategic Planning Consultant to help develop a forward-looking strategy for AI implementation within a government entity in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate must have extensive experience in strategic planning, preferably within government organizations, and hold a Master’s degree in Strategic Planning. They will be responsible for working alongside AI, cybersecurity, and data governance experts to create a 3-5 year strategy to move towards a full AI solution.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assess the current strategic alignment of AI and technology within the government entity.
2. Develop a long-term 3-5 year strategy that ensures the successful implementation of AI solutions.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align AI initiatives with the organization’s goals.
4. Provide expert advice on best practices in strategic planning and implementation of AI projects.
5. Ensure alignment of strategic initiatives with local and federal government regulations and standards.

Role Requirements & Qualifications:

1. At least 5 years of experience in strategic planning for government projects.
2. Strong understanding of AI technologies and their strategic implications.
3. Experience working in or with government agencies, particularly in Abu Dhabi.
4. Excellent project management and leadership skills.

Good to have:

1. Master’s degree in Strategic Planning or a related field.
2. Fluency in Arabic (reading, writing, and speaking).

Why Join Us:

1. Opportunities to work on transformative projects, cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions with leading global firms across industry sectors.
2. Continuous investment in employee growth and professional development with a strong focus on up & re-skilling.
3. Competitive compensation & benefits, ESOPs and international assignments.
4. Supportive environment with healthy work-life balance and a focus on employee well-being.
5. Open culture that values diverse perspectives, encourages transparent communication and rewards contributions.

How to Apply:
If you are interested in joining our team and meet the qualifications listed above, please apply and submit your resume highlighting why you are the ideal candidate for this position.

Well established and highly successful organization in Abu Dhabi, competing on an international scale.

1. Lead the strategic planning process, facilitating dialogues across business units to align objectives with the company's vision.
2. Develop and maintain a comprehensive strategic roadmap, identifying growth opportunities and assessing risks.
3. Oversee the development of business cases supporting strategic investments, ensuring thorough financial and operational analysis.
4. Establish and drive a performance management framework, including KPIs, targets, and monitoring mechanisms.
5. Lead and mentor the strategic planning and performance management team, fostering a high-performance culture.
6. Collaborate with finance, operations, and other stakeholders to ensure strategic and operational alignment.
7. Present strategic plans and performance reports to executive leadership and the board.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Proven success in an international consulting firm within the Middle East, with both consulting and in-house strategic planning experience.
• Sector experience in utilities, with a strong understanding of its dynamics.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with experience in strategy development and implementation.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with storytelling expertise for influencing senior leadership.

Well established and highly successful organisation in Abu Dhabi, competing at an international scale.

• Leading the strategic planning process, facilitating strategic dialogues across business units and functions to align objectives and priorities with company vision

• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive strategic roadmap, identifying key growth opportunities and assessing potential risks and challenges

• Overseeing the development of robust business cases to support strategic investments and initiatives, ensuring thorough financial and operational analysis

• Establishing and driving a comprehensive performance management framework, including the definition of key performance indicators (KPIs), target setting and performance monitoring mechanisms

• Leading a team of professionals within the strategic planning and performance management function, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting their professional development

• Collaborating closely with finance, operations, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment between strategic objectives and operational execution

• Presenting strategic plans and performance reports to the executive leadership team and the board of directors

• A strong academic background, ideally with a Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field

• A proven track record of success working for an international consulting firm within the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have a blend of both consulting and in-house industry strategic planning experience

• Highly desirable sector experience within the utilities industry, demonstrating a strong understanding of the sector's dynamics and challenges

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights

• A hands-on, proactive approach and a demonstrated ability to both develop strategy and drive implementation

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in managing and developing a team

• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership through your story telling expertise

Effective Business Decisions Using Data Analysis

ID 257

Course: Effective Business Decisions Using Data Analysis

This interactive, applications-driven 5-day course will highlight the added value that data analytics can offer a professional as a decision support tool in management decision making. It will show the use of data analytics to support strategic initiatives; to inform on policy information; and to direct operational decision making. The course will emphasize applications of data analytics in management practice; focus on the valid interpretation of data analytics findings; and create a clearer understanding of how to integrate quantitative reasoning into management decision making. Exposure to the discipline of data analytics will ultimately promote greater confidence in the use of evidence-based information to support management decision making.

• Discussions on applications of data analytics in management
• The importance of data in data analytics
• Applying data analytical methods through worked examples
• Focusing on management interpretation of statistical evidence
• How to integrate statistical thinking into the work domain

• Explain the scope and structure of data analytics.
• Apply a cross-section of useful data analytics.
• Interpret meaningfully and critically assess statistical evidence.
• Identify relevant applications of data analytics in practice.

• Professionals in management support roles
• Analysts who typically encounter data/analytical information regularly in their work environment
• Those who seek to derive greater decision-making value from data analytics

This course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented. The daily workshops will be highly interactive and participative. This involves regular discussion of applications as well as hands-on exposure to data analytics techniques using Microsoft Excel. Delegates are strongly encouraged to bring and analyse data from their own work domain. This adds greater relevancy to the content. Emphasis is also placed on the valid interpretation of statistical evidence in a management context.

• Day One: Setting the Statistical Scene in Management
  • Introduction; The quantitative landscape in management
  • Thinking statistically about applications in management (identifying KPIs)
  • The integrative elements of data analytics
  • Data: The raw material of data analytics (types, quality, and data preparation)
  • Exploratory data analysis using Excel (pivot tables)
  • Using summary tables and visual displays to profile sample data
• Day Two: Evidence-based Observational Decision Making
  • Numeric descriptors to profile numeric sample data
  • Central and non-central location measures
  • Quantifying dispersion in sample data
  • Examine the distribution of numeric measures (skewness and bimodal)
  • Exploring relationships between numeric descriptors
  • Breakdown analysis of numeric measures
• Day Three: Statistical Decision Making – Drawing Inferences from Sample Data
  • The foundations of statistical inference
  • Quantifying uncertainty in data – the normal probability distribution
  • The importance of sampling in inferential analysis
  • Sampling methods (random-based sampling techniques)
  • Understanding the sampling distribution concept
  • Confidence interval estimation
• Day Four: Statistical Decision Making – Drawing Inferences from Hypotheses Testing
  • The rationale of hypotheses testing
  • The hypothesis testing process and types of errors
  • Single population tests (tests for a single mean)
  • Two independent population tests of means
  • Matched pairs test scenarios
  • Comparing means across multiple populations
• Day Five: Predictive Decision Making - Statistical Modeling and Data Mining
  • Exploiting statistical relationships to build prediction-based models
  • Model building using regression analysis
  • Model building process – the rationale and evaluation of regression models
  • Data mining overview – its evolution
  • Descriptive data mining – applications in management
  • Predictive (goal-directed) data mining – management applications

About the opportunity

The Growth Data Science Director will lead and accelerate growth strategies across marketing optimization, product initiatives (e.g., churn reduction), ecosystem plays, and ads revenue for talabat and Quick commerce. This role requires collaboration with product teams, senior marketing, and partner leadership to drive data-driven decisions and business growth.

What’s On Your Plate?

• Data Science: Define and execute data strategies aligned with company goals, leading cross-functional teams to develop innovative data-driven products and insights that impact business outcomes.
• Strategic Leadership and Business Acumen: Demonstrate strategic leadership, articulate vision, and incorporate emerging trends and technologies to add value.
• Collaboration and Influence: Work with stakeholders including executives, product managers, engineers, and external partners; represent the organization at industry events.
• Resource Management: Manage teams, budgets, and resources; prioritize projects; coach and mentor managers.
• Strategic Hiring and Talent Development: Recruit, develop career paths, and provide feedback to team members.
• Organizational Change Management: Lead change initiatives, communicate effectively, and manage resistance.

What you need to be successful

• 8-10+ years in data science, with leadership experience in managing teams or consulting.
• Ph.D. or Master’s in relevant fields such as computer science, statistics, or data science.
• Proven leadership in fostering high-performance teams and applying data science skills to create impactful products and insights.
• Deep knowledge of statistics, causality, experimentation, and modeling.
• Business acumen with experience in quantifying impact through data initiatives.
• Strategic thinking and ability to develop data-driven roadmaps aligned with organizational goals.

Who we are

Since 2004, talabat has been Kuwait’s leading on-demand food and Q-commerce app, serving eight countries. We leverage technology to simplify life, optimize operations, and provide earning opportunities. We foster a high-performance culture, value authenticity, and are proud of our awards and diverse team of over 6,000 Talabaty committed to making a difference.

Shape the Future with Jadeer! We're hiring a Business Analyst on behalf of our client in the UAE!

About Our Client:
Our client, a leading IT company in the UAE, is renowned for its innovative solutions and commitment to optimizing business processes. They are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to bridge the gap between IT and business, ensuring the successful implementation of projects and business strategies.

The Role:
As a Business Analyst , you will be responsible for analyzing business needs and processes, identifying areas for improvement, and working closely with IT and stakeholders to develop effective solutions that align with organizational goals.

What You'll Do:

• Analyze and document business processes and workflows.
• Identify and prioritize business needs and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and define business requirements.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications for IT teams.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and impact analyses for business solutions.
• Facilitate meetings between business units and technical teams to ensure alignment.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented solutions.
• Prepare and present reports, proposals, and recommendations to stakeholders.

What We're Looking For:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with business process modeling and process improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with project management and software development life cycles (SDLC).
• Certifications such as CBAP, PMP, or similar are an advantage.

What's in It for You:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunity to work on transformative business projects.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.

The Business Analyst II plays a key role in analyzing business needs and supporting product development through comprehensive documentation. The role involves gathering requirements, conducting gap analyses, and preparing clear, actionable documentation to support solution delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct requirement-gathering sessions, interviews, and workshops.
• Analyze and document current and future business processes using BPMN.
• Create BRDs, FRDs, use cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Design wireframes, mockups, and user flows to visualize features.
• Define MVP scopes and break down epics into backlog items.
• Collaborate with developers to clarify business logic and constraints.
• Review test cases and support UAT, defect tracking, and validation.
• Manage requirement changes and maintain version control.
• Lead stakeholder walkthroughs and demos to confirm requirement fulfillment.
• Prepare SOPs, user manuals, and onboarding materials.
• Contribute to RFPs, RFQs, and bid evaluations.
• Ensure consistent communication with stakeholders and project teams.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and support cross-functional alignment.
• May mentor junior analysts.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Business Analysis certification (e.g., CCBA, BPMN); Scrum certification is a plus.

• 2–5 years in business analysis with exposure to Agile practices.

• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Jira, MS Office, Visio, and understanding of SDLC.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and team-focused.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

We are currently seeking a skilled Business Analyst with strong knowledge of import-export processes to support international trade operations for one of our key clients in the UAE. This is a great opportunity to contribute to projects focused on optimizing cross-border logistics, compliance, and documentation flow .

Analyze import/export processes including customs compliance, documentation, and freight forwarding .
Gather and document business and technical requirements related to global trade operations .
Map current processes and recommend improvements to boost efficiency and ensure compliance .
Coordinate with internal development teams, service providers, and vendors during solution development.
Participate in testing and UAT phases to ensure delivery quality .
Collaborate with product owners across the project lifecycle.
Stay updated on international trade regulations, customs procedures, and Incoterms .

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain, International Business , or related field.
3 to 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst , ideally in import-export or international logistics .
Solid knowledge of Incoterms, customs clearance, and shipping documentation .
Proficiency in data and project tools (Excel, PowerBI, SQL, Jira, Confluence).
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills .

Dicetek LLC is a leading global IT solutions provider headquartered in Dubai, UAE. With a strong presence across multiple geographies , Dicetek specializes in delivering high-quality consulting, technology, and outsourcing services . Our mission is to empower businesses through innovative IT strategies and streamlined processes . We value integrity, customer satisfaction , and continual improvement , working closely with clients to shape digital transformations that matter. Learn more about our work and culture:

Full Time

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 07/11/2025

Role Summary:
Acts as the bridge between technical teams and business users to elicit, document, and validate requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct requirement workshops and stakeholder interviews
• Create BRDs, user stories, process maps
• Support QA and UAT phases with test case validation

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in business analysis for IT or data platforms
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar tools