ABOUT SAPIENCE

Research with perspective.
Decisions with confidence.

We help organizations across the MENA region understand markets, people and opportunities — combining rigorous research, analytics and strategic thinking to turn insight into action.

Meet Our Team
We are a market research and consulting firm helping businesses across the MENA region make clear, confident decisions. Based in Dubai since 2015, we blend local understanding with global thinking to turn insights into action and support lasting growth.
OUR PURPOSE

Mission & Vision

Mission

To deliver research that simplifies complex decisions. Through robust data collection, thoughtful analysis and clear recommendations, we help organizations across the MENA region focus on what matters and act decisively.

Vision

To be the region’s most trusted insight partner, empowering growth in step with the MENA region’s evolving economic and social landscape.

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HOW WE WORK

Good research comes
from good conversation.

We bring research, analytics and commercial thinking together throughout the project — challenging findings, connecting perspectives and turning evidence into clear direction.

OUR PEOPLE

Meet Our Team

Our team combines research expertise, analytical thinking and regional experience to uncover meaningful insights, translate them into clear recommendations, and deliver high-quality research from strategy through to fieldwork.

Rabih Soueidi

Rabih Soueidi

Founder & Managing Director

Dr. Billur Dokur

Dr. Billur Dokur

Senior Researcher - Qualitative

Allwyn Dsouza

Allwyn Dsouza

Senior Researcher - Quantitative

Dinesh Baria

Dinesh Baria

Data Lead

Dr. Wajih Bukhari

Dr. Wajih Bukhari

Senior Consultant & Advisor

Nicholas Saliby

Nicholas Saliby

Senior Consultant

Meriam Ben Said

Meriam Ben Said

Researcher & Data Analyst

Jessica Terzian

Jessica Terzian

Researcher

Ghassan Al-Haddad

Ghassan Al-Haddad

Head of Fieldwork

Sedra Al Sabban

Sedra Al Sabban

Fieldwork Coordinator

Janice Fernandes

Janice Fernandes

Finance Manager

FROM INSIGHT TO ACTION

Let’s turn insight into action.

Tell us what you’re trying to understand, validate or solve.

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WHY SAPIENCE

What Makes Us Different

Regional depth, cross-industry thinking and global standards come together to deliver research that is both rigorous and relevant to the decisions our clients need to make.

01

Deep Regional Insight

Years of experience across the GCC, Levant and North Africa give us a strong understanding of local markets, cultures and consumer behaviour.

02

Cross-Industry Expertise

We bring experience across sectors and combine perspectives from research, marketing, strategy and operations to solve real business challenges.

03

Global Know-How

We combine regional expertise with international research practices, technology and analytical approaches to deliver work that meets global standards.

OUR EXPERIENCE

Our Numbers

More than a decade of research, insight and advisory work across markets, sectors and business challenges throughout the region.

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FROM INSIGHT TO IMPACT

Where We Add Value

From understanding markets to shaping strategy, we help turn research into clearer decisions and practical direction.

01

Understand people,
not just metrics.

We go beyond the numbers to understand what drives customers — their needs, motivations and behaviour — so decisions start with a clearer view of the people behind the data.

02

Find the right channels
and messages.

From communication testing to campaign diagnostics, we help identify what resonates, with whom, and through which channels.

03

Stay ahead of
changing markets.

We track market shifts, competitor activity and changing customer expectations so you can respond with evidence rather than assumption.

04

Turn insight
into action.

Whether you are launching, refining or entering a new market, we translate research into clear implications and practical next steps.