Senior Strategy Researcher — Middle East
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Keeta Drone is seeking a Senior Strategy Researcher to analyze the Middle East political, economic, and regulatory landscape, focusing on GCC countries. The role involves market analysis, strategy development, and cross-functional collaboration to support business expansion in UAV and low-altitude economy sectors.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct in depth research on the political, economic, and regulatory landscape of the Middle East, focusing on GCC countries
- Analyze market opportunities, competitive dynamics, and industry trends in UAV, low altitude economy, and smart logistics sectors
- Develop market entry strategies including partner/stakeholder evaluation, go to market models, and policy risk assessments
- Monitor and interpret regional industrial policies, aviation regulations, airspace management frameworks, and technology standards
- Translate research insights into actionable business recommendations and strategic briefs for senior leadership
- Build and maintain a network of regional contacts, industry experts, government relations channels, and potential partners
- Collaborate cross functionally with product, operations, legal, and government affairs teams
Requirements
- Master's degree or above in International Relations, Economics, Political Science, Area Studies (Middle East), Business Administration, or related fields
- 5+ years of professional experience in strategy consulting, industry research, market intelligence, or corporate strategy with a focus on international markets
- Strong knowledge of the Middle East geopolitical environment, economic structures, and business culture, particularly within GCC countries
- Proven ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise, and decision oriented outputs
- Fluent in English with excellent business communication skills
- Strong cross cultural communication competence
- Self driven with ability to manage multiple research workstreams independently and deliver under tight timelines
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Job Responsibilities
- Conduct in depth research on the political, economic, and regulatory landscape of the Middle East, with a primary focus on GCC countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, etc.), tracking policy shifts and their implications for business operations.
- Analyze market opportunities, competitive dynamics, and industry trends in the UAV, low altitude economy, and smart logistics sectors across the Middle East region.
- Develop market entry strategies, including partner/stakeholder evaluation, go to market models, and policy risk assessments to support business expansion decisions.
- Monitor and interpret regional industrial policies, aviation regulations, airspace management frameworks, and technology standards relevant to unmanned aerial systems.
- Translate research insights into actionable, execution ready business recommendations and strategic briefs for senior leadership.
- Build and maintain a network of regional contacts, industry experts, government relations channels, and potential partners to support on the ground intelligence gathering.
- Collaborate cross functionally with product, operations, legal, and government affairs teams to align market research with business objectives and execution timelines.
Qualification
- Master's degree or above, majors in International Relations, Economics, Political Science, Area Studies (Middle East), Business Administration, or related fields preferred
- 5+ years of professional experience in strategy consulting, industry research, market intelligence, or corporate strategy, with a demonstrated focus on international markets
- Strong knowledge of the Middle East geopolitical environment, economic structures, and business culture, particularly within GCC countries
- Proven ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise, and decision oriented outputs (reports, white papers, strategic memos)
- Fluent in English (written and spoken) with excellent business communication skills
- Strong cross cultural communication competence and comfort operating in ambiguous, fast evolving international environments
- Self driven with the ability to manage multiple research workstreams independently and deliver under tight timelines
Nice to Have
- Direct experience in the UAV, aviation, logistics, or mobility technology sector
- Prior experience supporting C level or VP level strategic decision making in a technology company
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