Watts, Griffis and McOuat Announces the Re‑Opening of WGM Arabia to Strengthen Its Middle East Presence

[Jeddah, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia] — July 16, 2026 — Watts, Griffis & McOuat Ltd. (WGM), an internationally recognized geological, geotechnical, mining, and valuation consulting firm, is pleased to announce the re-opening of WGM Arabia, marking an important milestone in the company's continued international growth and commitment to serving clients throughout the Middle East.

Last week, representatives of WGM attended the Saudi Arabia-Canada Investment Forum. Prime Minister Mark Carney and several senior Saudi ministers and officials were also in attendance.

The establishment of WGM Arabia strengthens the firm's regional presence and enhances its ability to provide timely, high-quality technical consulting services to mining, financial, legal and industrial clients across the region. The new office will deliver WGM's multidisciplinary expertise while working closely with clients to address the unique geological and commercial challenges of Middle Eastern markets.

For more than six decades, WGM has earned a reputation for technical excellence, independence, and integrity. The launch of WGM Arabia reflects the firm's long-term commitment to supporting the region's growing mining and natural resources sector through locally accessible expertise backed by WGM's global experience.

As investment in mining and critical minerals continues to accelerate across the Middle East, we are committed to providing clients with the trusted technical advice and independent expertise that have defined WGM for generations. Establishing a regional presence enables us to collaborate more closely with our clients and partners while delivering the responsive service they expect.

WGM Arabia will offer a comprehensive range of consulting services, including:

• Geological consulting and exploration support
• Mineral resource and reserve estimation
• Independent technical reviews and due diligence
• Mining engineering and project evaluation
• Geotechnical consulting
• Expert witness and dispute resolution services

The opening of WGM Arabia reinforces the firm's strategic vision of expanding its global footprint while maintaining the technical rigor and client-focused approach that have distinguished Watts, Griffis & McOuat since its founding.