About Us

Who We Are

Wahaj Siddiqui founded Oblique Consult with the sole intent of providing well-rounded tax, financial, and transformation advisory services that integrate local tax environments with global business strategies. Our goal here is to cut through the noise, redefine financial advisory, and become a leading presence in the Middle East.

We started as a one-person team in 2018 and are now a proud team of 20 that manages more than 50 clients across various industries in 5 countries.

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Years of combined experience between the founders

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Tax audits cleared in UAE and KSA with zero penalties

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High-value clients with a combined revenue of AED 2 billion

Our Founder

Our Founder

Wahaj Siddiqui has over 18 years of diverse experience in corporate finance and tax advisory. Prior to founding Oblique Consult, he served in KPMG, Etihad Airways, Al Hilal Bank, and Emirates Airlines. 

Wahaj’s roles as an external auditor, financial reporting, internal audit, and tax leadership shape the data-driven consulting services we offer at Oblique Consult. It's his future-forward vision that led to the development of Simpla AI, a personal financial advisor for entrepreneurs.

About Us

Who We Are

Wahaj Siddiqui founded Oblique Consult with the sole intent of providing well-rounded tax, financial, and transformation advisory services that integrate local tax environments with global business strategies. Our goal here is to cut through the noise, redefine financial advisory, and become a leading presence in the Middle East.

We started as a one-person team in 2018 and are now a proud team of 20 that manages more than 50 clients across various industries in 5 countries.

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Years of combined experience between the founders

80+

Tax audits cleared in UAE and KSA with zero penalties

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High-value clients with a combined revenue of AED 2 billion

Our Founder

Wahaj Siddiqui has over 18 years of diverse experience in corporate finance and tax advisory. Prior to founding Oblique Consult, he served in KPMG, Etihad Airways, Al Hilal Bank, and Emirates Airlines. 

Wahaj’s roles as an external auditor, financial reporting, internal audit, and tax leadership shape the data-driven consulting services we offer at Oblique Consult. It's his future-forward vision that led to the development of Simpla AI, a personal financial advisor for entrepreneurs.

Our Values

We strongly believe in the power of personalized, boutique-style solutions instead of a one-size-fits-all approach. To that end, we adhere to the following key values in all our relationships.

We strongly believe in the power of personalized, boutique-style solutions instead of a one-size-fits-all approach. To that end, we adhere to the following key values in all our relationships.

Integrity

We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards in every situation, big or small.

Integrity

We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards in every situation, big or small.

Ownership

We provide full representation and act in our clients’ best interests in case of disputes with tax authorities.

Ownership

We provide full representation and act in our clients’ best interests in case of disputes with tax authorities.

Partnership

We aspire to be genuine partners with our clients, not merely service providers.

Partnership

We aspire to be genuine partners with our clients, not merely service providers.

Innovation

We are always on the lookout for ways to leverage financial innovations in modern finance.

Innovation

We are always on the lookout for ways to leverage financial innovations in modern finance.

Reflection

We conduct regular and systematic reviews of our work to deliver greater value to our clients.

Reflection

We conduct regular and systematic reviews of our work to deliver greater value to our clients.

Our Approach

Our Approach

Our client-centric boutique approach is what sets us apart from other financial advisory firms in the region. Our other USP is our intelligent use of advanced AI-powered tools and processes to provide our clients with faster, more efficient, and more accurate financial management solutions.

This personalization, coupled with the convenience and seamlessness of our services, has helped us build strong, long-lasting connections with our clients over time. Not to brag, but our commitment to tailor our solutions according to our client’s specific industry and needs has resulted in 100% client retention and an exceptionally good track record of completing over 150 tax audits in the past 6 years.

Our Vision

Our Vision

Our financial advisory services are open to businesses of all sizes, be it an emerging startup or a large multinational corporation or a government entity. Over the years, we have garnered a good reputation in the UAE and Saudi Arabia for always staying on top of emerging trends in corporate finance and taxation in the region. But we also plan to expand our service portfolio in the other GCC countries as well.

Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Get acquainted with the dedicated individuals who bring innovation, creativity, and excellence to every project.

Get acquainted with the dedicated individuals who bring innovation, creativity, and excellence to every project.

Trusted by 50+ high-value clients

Arslan Ahmad

Senior Manager

Mohsin Ali Awan

Accounting Lead

Aidarous Mohammed

Senior Advisor - Accounts & Tax

Syed Adil

Assistant Manager

Nikhil Mahendran

Tax Advisor

KR Ashtalakshmi

Senior Tax Advisor

Muhammad Ahmed

Associate

Adnan Yousaf

Associate

Anjana Padmanabhan

Intern

Ready to Transform Your Financial Future?

Don't let financial complexities hold you back. Reach out today, and let's write your success story together.

Ready to Transform Your Financial Future?

Don't let financial complexities hold you back. Reach out today, and let's write your success story together.

Ready to Transform Your Financial Future?

Don't let financial complexities hold you back. Reach out today, and let's write your success story together.

© Oblique Consult 2025

Website by Dantone

© Oblique Consult 2025

© Oblique Consult 2025

Website by Dantone