Propel Consult Expands to Saudi Arabia with AstroLabs, Opening New Riyadh Office
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – August 5, 2026: Propel Consult, a leading international recruitment consultancy, has expanded into Saudi Arabia with the support of AstroLabs, the Gulf's leading business setup and growth platform.
The firm's new Riyadh office builds on its established global presence, with existing offices in Bahrain, Ireland, Australia, the United States, and India. The company now has six offices worldwide, including its newest location in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Propel Consult has served the Saudi market for more than 15 years from its headquarters in Bahrain. With the opening of the new office in Saudi Arabia, they will be able to connect Saudi talent with the right opportunities, support Saudization initiatives, and provide clients with recruitment solutions tailored to the Kingdom’s unique workforce needs.
With Saudi Arabia moving forward under Vision 2030, organizations are growing fast, and the demand for skilled professionals is higher than ever. Propel Consult’s presence in Riyadh enables the firm to provide clients with direct, on-the-ground support, helping them attract and hire the right talent quickly and effectively.
The Riyadh office will provide a full range of recruitment services, including executive search and specialist hiring; contingency and retained recruitment; Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO); talent mapping and market insights; and HR support linked to workforce growth.
Commenting on the expansion, Barry Prost, Chair and Co-Founder of Propel Consult, said: “Saudi Arabia is one of the most exciting and fast-growing markets in the region. Opening our Riyadh office allows us to work more closely with clients, better understand their hiring needs, and deliver recruitment solutions that match the pace of growth in the Kingdom.”
The strategic move comes in response to increasing demand from companies operating in Saudi Arabia who are looking for reliable recruitment partners with both regional reach and strong local understanding.
“At Propel, we don’t just fill roles; we build long-term partnerships,” said Sangeeta Parmar, COO of Propel Consult. “We support organizations as they scale, helping them build strong, sustainable teams that drive real business results.”
Commenting on the announcement, Fouad Fattal, Vice President, Commercial at AstroLabs, said: “The continued influx of international companies into Saudi Arabia is creating new demand for recruitment partners with strong local insight and international reach. As businesses expand and hiring needs evolve, firms like Propel Consult strengthen the Kingdom's talent ecosystem by connecting employers with the expertise they need while supporting workforce localization and long-term economic competitiveness.”
The Riyadh team will work closely with Propel Consult's wider regional operations, giving clients access to cross-border talent networks and shared expertise while maintaining a strong local focus. With Saudi Arabia at the heart of a major economic transformation, Propel Consult’s new Riyadh office positions the firm to play an active role in supporting the Kingdom’s evolving workforce and future growth.
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About Propel Consult
Propel Consult was established in Bahrain in 2009 to provide comprehensive recruitment and management consulting services. Backed by more than 50 years of combined recruitment experience, the firm specializes in delivering tailored talent solutions across the MENA region.
With a dedicated team of 25 recruitment professionals based in Bahrain and offices across Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Australia, the United States, and India, Propel Consult supports organizations with executive search, professional recruitment, and high-volume hiring across multiple industries. Its proprietary database includes more than 400,000 candidates, while its total recruitment reach exceeds 30 million professionals through an extensive regional and international network.
The firm has deep expertise across key technical disciplines, enabling it to provide well-informed, responsive, and tailored recruitment solutions that address clients' specific workforce needs.
For more information, visit: https://propelconsult.com/
About AstroLabs
AstroLabs is the Gulf's leading business expansion platform and a long-standing partner for international companies expanding into Saudi Arabia. Since 2013, AstroLabs has supported more than 1,000 expansions into Saudi Arabia, working with companies from over 50 countries across more than 37 sectors.
AstroLabs helps global and regional companies set up, operate, and scale in Saudi Arabia and the wider region, simplifying the path from market entry to full operation so businesses can stay focused on growth. With more than 100 team members and a network of over 20,000 business leaders, AstroLabs combines on-the-ground execution, sector expertise, and market access to support companies as they enter and grow in the Gulf. AstroLabs also works with strategic partners across the region to support market access programs that connect companies from Europe and Asia to regional opportunities.
For more information, visit: https://astrolabs.com/