iConsult Dubai

ABOUT US

About Our Leadership

Our leadership team brings together exceptional talent with over 50 years of experience consulting in Dubai. Our versatile team combined experience at Tier 1 Investment Banks and Big 4 consulting firms complimented. This global expertise spans across diverse sectors, providing our clients with comprehensive insights drawn from the highest levels of financial practice.

Since 1974, we’ve built a reputation for excellence by counseling startups, SMEs and major conglomerates like Emirates Telecommunications (Etisalat, e&). Our deep understanding of both traditional business models and emerging market dynamics allows us to deliver strategies that preserve legacy while embracing innovation.

What truly sets iConsult apart is our extensive network of financial experts throughout the region, cultivated over five decades of dedicated service. These relationships, combined with our established connections across Dubai’s regulatory authorities, enable us to navigate complex financial landscapes with unparalleled efficiency and insight.

Our team’s commitment to independence ensures that every recommendation is made with your success as our singular focus—a principle that has guided our practice for over 50 years and continues to define our approach today.

Muhammad Nafees

CA, ACCA

Mr. Nafees is a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), UK, and a Gold Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP). Additionally, he is a member of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IAA), USA.

With over 50 years of extensive experience in auditing, taxation, and management consultancy services, Mr. Nafees has played a pivotal role in numerous high-profile projects. Notably, he was instrumental in the formation of Etisalat or e& in 1976, contributing to the development of its systems, procedures, and financial statement audits until 2004. He also conducted the financial due diligence of Pakistan Telecommunication Corporation Limited (PTCL), which was acquired by Etisalat in 2006.


iConsult, founded by Mr. Nafees in 2013, specializes in taxation services, company formation, business modeling, planning and feasibility studies, compliance services, bookkeeping, and accountancy. Under his leadership, iConsult has grown to serve a wide range of clients, offering tailored solutions for diverse business needs.

Mr. Nafees has also been instrumental in establishing various large companies in Dubai, including Blueground, Dietsmann, Emirates Neon Group, Shan Foods, State Life, TCS Courier, Ultra Pharma, Al Madani Group, among others. His efforts have facilitated the setup of hundreds of other businesses, solidifying his reputation as a trusted advisor in the UAE business community.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mr. Nafees is deeply committed to community service. He has served as the Chairman of Pakistan Chartered Accountants Forum, and Pakistan Professional Forum. Currently, he holds the position of Vice-Chairman at the Pakistan Business Council, where he continues to contribute to the advancement of professional and business networks.

Areas of expertise

Naveed Nafees

CFA

Naveed Nafees is a finance executive with over 15 years of leadership experience spanning Valuations, Financial Modeling, end-to-end M&A and corporate turn arounds.

He spent eight years at Ernst & Young between Dubai and New York, specializing in valuations and business modeling. During his tenure, he provided sophisticated valuations insights to private and public companies, private equity and investment funds for portfolio management, transaction diligence and financial reporting.

His career advanced to prestigious Wall Street investment banks such as, Nomura and TD bank before taking an executive position as Head of Corporate Development at a NASDAQ-listed company. This leadership experience has equipped him with comprehensive perspective on capital strategy solutions and key allies in the industry. He has provided expert financial insight on deals ranging from early-stage tech startups to complex project finance transactions exceeding $4 billion.

Naveed is supported by a team of experts, who regularly collaborate with founders and executives to solve complex challenges and implement transformative strategies. As a CFA Charter Holder with a finance degree from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business, he brings top-tier credentials to every client engagement.

Areas of expertise

Our Core Values

Precision

We deliver meticulously crafted financial solutions with exacting attention to detail. Our thorough analysis and careful execution ensure that no opportunity is overlooked and no risk goes unaddressed. In Dubai’s complex regulatory environment, our precision provides clients with clarity and confidence in every decision.

Foresight

We look beyond immediate challenges to anticipate future developments in markets and regulations. Drawing on our decades of experience since 1974, we identify emerging trends and position our clients to capitalize on opportunities before they become apparent to others. True financial leadership requires looking around corners.

 

Partnership

We align ourselves completely with our clients’ objectives, celebrating their successes as our own. This collaborative approach transcends traditional consulting by fostering relationships built on mutual trust and shared purpose. We stand beside you through every challenge and milestone as genuine partners in your journey.

Independence

Our counsel remains untethered to external influences or conflicting interests. As truly independent advisors since 1974, we provide objective recommendations driven solely by what best serves our clients. This autonomy allows us to navigate Dubai’s financial landscape with singular focus on your success above all else.

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