Alvarez & Marsal appoints Mideast MD NEW YORK, 2 hours, 6 minutes ago Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), a leading global professional services firm has appointed Ali Anwar as a Managing Director and Middle East Practice Leader of A&M's Global Transaction Advisory Group based in Dubai, UAE. “The Middle East, particularly the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is embracing a diversified economic outlook along with visionary advancements to legal and regulatory frameworks. This scenario increases the need for independent advisory services, driving our strong business growth in the region,” said Tony Alvarez III, Managing Director and leader of A&M’s European and Middle East practices.