Putting citizens at the centre of every decision

Our mission is to turn world-class public-policy and AI-Economics expertise into software that helps governments act with speed, evidence and trust, for measurable citizen impact.

Whiteshield is an AI-native sovereign intelligence company helping governments move from insight to action, and from periodic policymaking to continuous adaptation.

Originating from the Harvard and OECD communities, Whiteshield was founded in 2011 to help governments navigate increasing economic and societal complexity through better policy, better intelligence and better decisions. Today, it combines world-class public policy and AI-economics expertise, proprietary data assets and AI-native applications to help leaders build more competitive economies, more resilient institutions and more adaptive societies.

Its sovereign intelligence platform combines workforce intelligence, economic intelligence and adaptive policy applications to equip decision-makers with real-time intelligence, AI reasoning and adaptive decision capabilities across workforce development, economic competitiveness and societal transformation. Complementing the platform, Whiteshield's experts work alongside governments to design, deploy and scale high-impact policies and sovereign AI solutions that deliver measurable national outcomes.

Operating from Dubai (DIFC) and Riyadh, with a global footprint spanning the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Eurasia and Asia, Whiteshield partners with governments, sovereign institutions, multilateral organisations and leading corporations to turn intelligence into action, with speed, evidence and trust.

By combining economics, systems thinking and artificial intelligence, Whiteshield is transforming policy from a periodic planning exercise into a continuously adaptive capability, bringing policy to the speed of compute and enabling governments to anticipate change, evaluate alternatives and continuously improve national outcomes.

Whiteshield's mission is to help build adaptive societies where every citizen can learn, provide and connect.

Structure

Three divisions, one firm

History

From Harvard partnership to global firm

VISION & ESTABLISHMENT

Born at Harvard

The idea of a world-class public-policy firm was born on the Harvard campus, from a partnership between an academic and a venture capitalist, combining academic rigour, policy knowledge and innovation to tangibly enhance government policies and performance.

BUILDING WHILE GROWING

London

First offices opened with staff from the Harvard and OECD communities, built on innovation in government and breakthrough models: Country Knowledge Mapping (HBR 2012), Future of Manufacturing Barometer (HBR & WEF 2014), Whole-of-Country Navigator©, Geo-capability Mapping© and the Global Labour Resilience Index©.

HELPING NATIONS

OECD & transitioning countries

The firm grew rapidly, helping OECD and transitioning countries identify and leverage their knowledge and innovation potential, establishing practices across economic public policy, AI economics, strategy, technology for policy and next-generation capabilities.

TODAY

A decade in, six offices

Six offices and representations globally: Europe (London and Barcelona), the Middle East (Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh) and Central Asia (Astana). As Whiteshield marks its first decade, its partners and staff remain determined to pursue continuous policy innovation for governments, international organisations and corporations.

Recognition

Independently recognised

Dubai AI Seal
2026

Dubai AI Seal

Certified AI Enterprise by the Dubai Future Foundation.

Top 25 Consultants
2021

Top 25 Consultants: Award of Excellence

Excellence in public-sector consulting.

Vault Top Ranked
2021

Vault Innovation Award

Best consulting firm in Europe for innovation.

Global Leaders in Consulting
Ongoing

Top Global Leaders in Consulting

Repeatedly ranked among the profession's best.

Woman Leader in Consulting 2023
2023

Woman Leader in Consulting

Consulting Magazine, recognising leadership in the profession.

Govern the future, not the past

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