Watani, Graduate Programme 2026 - UAE Nationals
Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region.
Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.
About Us
With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions.Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.
Programme Overview
Join PwC Middle East Watani Graduate Programme and be part of a human-led, tech-powered future. This programme is designed exclusively for UAE Nationals to build careers in one of our Lines of Service:
- Assurance
- Consulting
- Deals
- Internal Firm Services (IFS)
- Tax & Legal Services (TLS)
You will work with some of the world’s largest and most complex organizations, helping them solve critical challenges and create sustainable change.
How You’ll Contribute
You will be hired into one specific Line of Service based on your skills and interests:
Assurance
Our Middle East Assurance practice includes over 2,300 people based in 12 countries across the region and is part of PwC’s global network that operates worldwide. PwC Middle East’s Assurance practice combines the right mix of human-led and tech powered solutions to provide our clients with quality audits and other risk services that create confidence and impact in our region and across society.
Focus: Audit, financial statement reviews, ControlsProfessional Qualification: ACCA
Consulting
Our Middle East Consulting practice includes over 3,000 people across the region and is part of PwC’s global network that operates worldwide. PwC Middle East’s Consulting practice helps our clients to drive success and achieve their objectives by combining strategy, technology and management consulting expertise.
Focus: Strategy, operations, technology transformationProfessional Qualification: role dependent
Deals
Our Middle East Deals Line of Service provides you with the opportunity to deliver innovative deal solutions to our clients, provide advice and support, from initiation through to deal completion. In short, we’re a part of helping some of the world’s leading companies across industries originate, create, execute, and realize value from deals.Through data driven insights we help our clients move in the right direction to ensure maximum value for their company.
Focus: Transaction services, M&A advisory, valuations, strategic transactionsProfessional Qualification: CFA
Internal Firm Services (IFS)
Internal Firm Services (IFS) is a network of specialist support professionals and includes Clients & Markets (Pursuit & Proposals, Business & Client Development, Inbounds, Industries and Markets & Insights), Recruitment, Marketing & Communications, Human Capital, Finance, Technology, Learning and Development and Procurement, to name but a few.Each team plays a vital role in making sure we have all the right resources, services, and technology across our business.
Focus: Support functions such as HR, Finance, Marketing, IT, LegalProfessional Qualification: role dependent
Tax & Legal Services (TLS)
At PwC Middle East, our people in Tax and Legal Services (TLS) focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimize their tax positions.
Focus: Tax compliance, planning, and advisoryProfessional Qualification: PwC tax certifications and ATP
What You Can Expect- Work on real client projects and internal initiatives
- Develop technical and soft skills through structured learning and on-the-job experience
- Access to mentorship and career development support
- Opportunity to pursue professional qualifications (specific to your role)
- UAE Nationals with Family Book
- Recent graduate holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
- GPA of 3.0 or above
- Fluent in English
- Degrees in Accounting, Finance, Business, STEM, Technology, or related fields
How You’ll Make a Difference
At PwC Middle East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.
Why You’ll Love Working at PwC
At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job - you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth.You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents?
You can grow exponentially here. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, Apply Now!
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