PO Insights

PO Insights

Saudi market intelligence, advisory perspectives, and partner-led commentary on the moments that matter.

Articles authored by PO partners and senior advisors. Filter by topic, or read the full archive below.

Vision 2030 8 min read March 2026

Saudi Vision 2030 and the New Advisory Mandate

How the Kingdom's transformation programme is reshaping demand for independent financial and management advisory — and what boards should expect from their advisors.

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Mr. Khalid Ali Ibrahim Otain · Office Managing Partner
Capital Markets 7 min read

The Tadawul IPO Pipeline: What Issuers Get Wrong

After supporting multiple listings, we see the same readiness gaps. A partner's view on the five things that delay IPO timelines.

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Dr. Aamir Tahir · Senior Partner
Real Estate 10 min read

Structuring a Saudi REIT in 2026: A Practical Field Guide

From CMA pre-application to fund-manager selection — the structural decisions that determine whether a REIT closes at full subscription.

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Dr. Aamir Tahir · Senior Partner
M&A 6 min read

Valuation in Volatile Markets: Beyond the DCF

When discount rates shift 200 bps in a quarter, a single-method valuation isn't defensible. A primer on triangulated valuation.

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Dr. Aamir Tahir · Senior Partner
Bid Advisory 9 min read

Winning Saudi Mega-Project Bids: Five Lessons

We have priced and supported bids on some of the Kingdom's most-watched projects. Here are five hard-won lessons — what consortia consistently miss.

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Mr. Khalid Ali Ibrahim Otain · Office Managing Partner
Modelling 5 min read

FAST-Compliant Modelling: Why It Matters for Lender Approval

A FAST-standard model is not a style preference — it is a prerequisite for credit-committee approval.

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Dr. Aamir Tahir · Senior Partner