We are thrilled to announce that CF has been recognised by Consultancy.me as one of the top consulting firms in the Middle East in 2025 — marking our second consecutive year receiving this prestigious distinction.
The guide evaluates over 1,000 consultancy firms, highlighting those that have established a strong reputation with clients and peers as the most trusted, expert and influential consultancy firms in 2025.
CF’s continued recognition reflects our growing presence and impact across the region. This year has seen significant milestones for our Middle East practice, including strategic partnerships with Anova Health for value-based care transformation and revenue cycle management, Taam Health to advance healthcare delivery and patient experience, and Healthcare London to strengthen UK-Saudi healthcare collaboration.
We’ve also been active contributors to major industry forums such as Saudi Med Tech 2025, working alongside healthcare leaders to shape the future of the region’s health systems.
Our inclusion emphasises our continued dedication to providing a service of excellence and making an impact for our clients in the Middle East and across the globe, leveraging our deep expertise in healthcare and life sciences.
We have been awarded for work across three categories, with gold and silver rankings in the following service areas:
Hannah Farrar, CEO and Founder: “Being recognised by Consultancy.me for the second year running is testament to the exceptional work our Middle East team delivers every day. This year, we’ve established strategic partnerships and on-the-ground presence across the Kingdom as we continue to grow our presence. We’re building lasting relationships, blending consulting excellence with local expertise to create sustained impact with our clients and partners across healthcare. This recognition reflects the trust our clients place in us and the dedication of our team to deliver and grow.“
Dr Zahra Safarfashandi, Managing Partner, Middle East: “This recognition truly affirms the strategic approach we’ve chosen for developing our Middle East practice. By focusing on investing in local teams and partnerships that prioritise regional expertise, context, and needs, we’ve been able to deliver sustainable impact for our clients. It’s been a great year for us, particular highlights have been forming strategic partnerships in the region and focussing on hands-on implementation alongside brilliant local client teams, to deliver on the ambitions national transformation programme. Our gold ranking in Healthcare reflects the quality and impact of our work, and I’m incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished. This is just the beginning of our journey in the Middle East.“
See the full overview of CF’s ratings and read more about the guide here.
Learn more about our Middle East practice here.
