APCO Worldwide has been recognized as one of the 15 Best Agencies in the Middle East by PRovoke Media, highlighting the firm’s growing influence and strategic advisory capabilities across the MENA region.

The recognition reflects APCO’s integrated approach to helping organizations, governments and business leaders navigate an increasingly complex geopolitical and economic environment shaped by digital transformation, artificial intelligence and global policy challenges.

Originally founded in 1984 as the public affairs arm of Arnold & Porter, APCO has evolved into the world’s largest independent public affairs and strategic communications consultancy, with expertise spanning corporate reputation, financial communications, digital strategy, public affairs and AI advisory services.

Today, nearly half of APCO’s global revenue is generated in the EMEA region, while its Middle East operations — including offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Amman, Doha and Manama — generated close to $53 million in 2025.

The firm has seen significant growth in geopolitical advisory, AI-related consulting, digital infrastructure and data center public affairs, as well as capital markets and transformation services.

Among APCO’s flagship regional initiatives is the launch of “Tourise,” a global tourism platform created in partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism.

Leadership across the region has also evolved. Mamoon Sbeih now serves as chair of MENA and chief international business development officer, while Samer El Hachem leads regional operations.

Under the global AI leadership of Abdullah Sahyoun, the company continues investing heavily in innovation through tools such as the predictive AI platform “Margy” and the Storybook Studio, launched during COP28 to support strategic content creation and global event coverage.

As geopolitical and technological challenges continue reshaping the business landscape, APCO is strengthening its role as one of the world’s leading strategic advisory firms.