Alumni events

Booz & Company’s offices in the Middle East wound down 2009 with lively, memorable gatherings in three locations:

The Falcon Lawn at Dubai’s Ritz Carlton Hotel (Dec. 17)
The beach lawn at Cairo’s JW Marriott Mirage City (Dec. 18)
Le Pavillon Royal at Beirut’s International Exhibition and Leisure Center (Dec. 18)

All of the gatherings featured fun activities, entertainment, surprises, and celebrations. Staff members, alumni, and their significant others enjoyed their organized activities as well as being entertained by live music, indulging in a sumptuous buffet, and relaxing with coworkers and friends in the festive environment.

The firm’s leadership celebrated the success of the Middle East team, pointing to its ever-increasing size—now up to 500 people—as well as its many successes in client work. In Beirut, the partygoers also participated in a farewell tribute to Partner Ghassan Hasbani, who will be joining Saudi Telecom as its International CEO.

All staff received a passport/credit card holder as a gift, with a note from Chairman Joe Saddi that summed up the mood of the gatherings: “As the end of the year approaches, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you happy holidays and a prosperous new year. With your support and hard work, we have completed our first full year as Booz & Company on a high note. We remain committed to serving our clients' senior agendas and making our mark in the region.”