In a competitive business landscape speed, agility and real-time data are in high demand. Organizations operating in transforming markets are increasingly on the search for experts who can support their growth and provide specialized advisory services when needed. This shift has led to the rise of the gig economy, with professionals around the world, freelancing for global organizations, offering more flexibility, cost-efficiencies and putting forth their diverse expertise.
These trends sparked an idea over a year ago, which today, has become a success story. We got in touch with Omar Yamak (OY), CEO of Infoquest, a company with a dynamic journey of growth and innovation. In just over a year, Infoquest has firmly established itself as a leading homegrown information services firm and a key vendor to various top-tier strategy consulting clients across the GCC and beyond. Today, it serves as the preferred choice over Western expert networks and market research firms.
Discover Infoquest’s success story here, and learn more about what’s in the pipeline for the growing organization.
BDD: Tell us how the idea came about for Infoquest?
OY: Infoquest was founded in response to the increasing demand for on-demand niche market insights and expert networking in the GCC region, where economies are rapidly diversifying beyond oil dependency. Understanding the need for specialized knowledge and insights in this evolving landscape, Infoquest was established as a leading expert network and market research firm, dedicated to connecting clients with the precise expertise they require to make informed business decisions and stay ahead in a competitive market.
BDD: What is the demand that you addressing with your offerings?
OY: Infoquest addresses the growing demand for highly specialized, on-demand expertise and market research services across various industries, with a strong focus on the GCC region. As a leading expert network, our clients, including top consulting firms and corporate entities, often require immediate access to niche market insights and expert opinions for time-sensitive projects. Through our unique business model, we rapidly connect clients with the perfect subject matter experts, often within hours. Here are some impactful examples of the hundreds of projects we manage daily:
- Digital Transformation Consulting: We connected a global consulting firm with leading digital banking experts in Saudi Arabia, particularly those with deep knowledge of the local regulatory landscape. This collaboration empowered a traditional local bank to successfully navigate the challenges of digital transformation, setting a new standard in the region.
- Healthcare Market Research: Infoquest sourced top specialists for studies on mobile telemedicine solutions, helping an investment firm understand the latest innovations in France and Germany. This was crucial in adapting and localizing advanced healthcare technologies for the GCC market, driving regional healthcare evolution
- Emerging Industry Trends: Our expert network played a key role in guiding a GCC government investment arm by connecting them with experts in emerging industries such as sustainable urban development, smart agriculture, renewable energy, health tech, blockchain, and smart cities. These consultations enabled strategic investment diversification, aligning with the UAE’s vision for a sustainable and technologically advanced future.
BDD: What do you think was the key contributor to your success?
OY: The key to our success at Infoquest lies in our unique service offering, which combines superior quality, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness in expert networking and market research. Our rapid growth and widespread adoption are also due to the exceptional talent and dedication of the Infoquest team, who consistently deliver top-tier solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients, resulting in a shift from traditional networks like GLG, Guidepoint, and Alpha Sights.
BDD: Being located at BDD, how has this driven your growth?
OY: BDD offers a collaborative environment and support services that allow us to concentrate on what we do best. The Infoquest team also loves being part of a larger ecosystem of like-minded individuals and feeling part of a larger family.
BDD: What’s in the pipeline for you at Infoquest?
OY: Looking ahead, Infoquest is dedicated to expanding its core offering—our expert network and market research services—to reach and serve a broader audience of consulting firms and investment firms in the Middle East and Europe, with a focus on the GCC. We are also working towards our vision of becoming a leading information services firm by exploring additional offerings, such as conducting comprehensive market research studies for corporate clients.
Are you interested to join the Infoquest network as an industry expert, or are you seeking access to the expert network to make better-informed business decisions in your respective industry? Visit https://www.iqnetwork.co/ to learn more.
