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AYA STRATEGIC

Leveraging Networks Across the MENA Region

DUBAI · RIYADH · NEW YORK · BAKU

"The future belongs to those who can imagine it, design it, and execute it.

It isn't something you await, but rather create."

 

- Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister of the UAE

PROJECTS

Our achievements speak for themselves. Explore our previous work, where we have successfully facilitated market entries and provided end-to-end solutions for custom projects, and advised on cross-border networking for sales, acquisitions, or expansions.

CLIENTS

We provide personal and individualized value for each of our esteemed clients, according to each’s business goals and vision. Our clients have experienced the value of our strategic advisory and market entry services, witnessing remarkable growth and success in the GCC/MENA market and beyond. Let us partner together to achieve your business objectives as we have done for so many previous satisfied customers.

SERVICES

AYA Strategic is a leading business group with significant expertise in propelling our global clients further into new and untapped markets. Across North America, the GCC, and central Asia, we are there every step of the way to assist you, from understanding market strategies and tech scouting to introducing you to new partners, and all the way through to execution.

 

With over 70 years of combined business experience in the Middle East, we leverage our vast knowledge of the region and relationships with its key players to design and execute your blue ocean strategy.

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ABOUT US

AYA Strategic is a high-level business group operating at the intersection of influence, capital, and innovation based out of our regional hubs of New York City, Dubai, Riyadh, and Baku.

We advise governments, family offices, corporations, and founders on how to expand, raise, and execute across global markets. Our network reaches deep into the power centers of North America, the GCC, and Central Asia, unlocking alliances, capital, and opportunities that don’t appear on public maps.

Our role is not to observe markets — it’s to shape them. Whether driving complex go-to-market initiatives, structuring cross-border investments, or engineering high-value strategic partnerships, AYA Strategic brings together the people, capital, and insight to make things happen.
 

OUR CORE PILLARS

Market Entry & Expansion

Establishing presence and momentum in the GCC, U.S., and Central Europe — from market intelligence and positioning to regional partnerships and government access.

Technology & Transformation

Advising and implementing in AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation — connecting advanced technologies with real-world commercial outcomes.

Capital & Transactions

Advising on capital raises, M&A, and family office engagements. We work at the intersection of investment strategy and trusted relationship networks.

AYA Strategic is not just a business group — it’s a gateway to regions and relationships that define the next decade of growth.

Market Entry & Expansion

AYA Strategic identifies opportunities, designs comprehensive market entry strategies, and executes them through deep regional expertise, on-the-ground presence, and direct access to key decision makers.

GCC & MENA: End-to-end advisory for companies entering the Gulf — from strategy and regulatory alignment to high-level partnerships and business development.

North America: Tailored go-to-market strategies and introductions to investors, partners, and industry leaders in one of the world’s most competitive markets.

Central Europe: Strategic expansion into Europe’s emerging hubs for manufacturing, fintech, and logistics — supported by local insight and cross-border partnerships.

Technology & Transformation

Through Hatch & Co., our premier U.S.-based digital transformation and AI firm now establishing major operations in Riyadh and Dubai, AYA Strategic delivers end-to-end technology strategy, implementation, and capability building.

We enable corporations, family offices, and government entities to modernize operations and adopt next-generation technologies across AI, digital transformation, and cybersecurity.

Our network includes dozens of top industry veterans, consultants, and implementation managers with deep expertise in enterprise innovation, AI agents, R&D, and managed cybersecurity services.

Capital Advisory
& Transactions

AYA Strategic offers boutique, high-touch advisory services to family offices, hedge funds, and alternative investment groups, providing access to exclusive deal flow and strategic opportunities across global markets.

Our work spans capital raising, M&A, and investment structuring, often alongside our own participation — aligning our interests with those of our clients and partners.

Our core capabilities include:

Capital Raise & Investor Relations: Structuring and introducing growth-stage companies to venture capital, family offices, and institutional investors across the GCC and North America.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Full-cycle advisory on buy-side and sell-side transactions — from origination and due diligence to negotiation and execution.

Family Office & UHNW Advisory: Creating direct investment channels, co-investment platforms, and bespoke opportunities across private equity, venture capital, and real assets.

Go-To-Market & Growth Strategy

Cybersecurity & Resilience

Through AYA Protect, our cybersecurity arm, we deliver comprehensive resilience strategies and access to world-class technologies through partnerships with leading cybersecurity companies in the U.S. and Europe.

We provide end-to-end advisory, managed services, and implementation across strategy, compliance, and critical infrastructure protection — ensuring organizations remain secure, compliant, and operationally resilient.

Our capabilities include:

Cyber Strategy & Compliance: Designing and implementing robust cybersecurity frameworks aligned with international standards and regulations.

Training & Simulation: Delivering advanced cyber training and simulation environments for enterprises and government agencies.

Defense-Tech Applications: Integrating cutting-edge defensive technologies to safeguard critical assets and infrastructure.

Go-To-Market Design: Crafting and executing market strategies that align product positioning with client acquisition and investor engagement.

Business Development & Partnerships: Identifying, structuring, and managing strategic alliances with corporates, governments, and financial institutions.

Localization & Outreach: Adapting messaging and approach to diverse markets, including Israel, the GCC, North America, and Europe.

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TESTIMONIALS

AYA Strategic exceeded our expectations in providing insightful strategic advice and facilitating our market entry process. Their expertise in the Gulf market is truly commendable.

Dora Bridges

Manager, Al Istithmar Kuwait

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