Illustrative Engagements

A European bank required enhanced due diligence on a Yemeni corporate entity seeking to establish a correspondent banking relationship. The entity had a complex ownership structure with multiple layers of beneficial ownership.

The entity's beneficial ownership structure involved multiple holding companies registered across different jurisdictions. Formal registry records in Yemen were incomplete, and the entity's principals had limited publicly available profiles.

PIYemen conducted a multi-layered investigation combining official registry review, field verification of the entity's operational premises, and professional network intelligence to map the beneficial ownership structure. Regulatory screening was conducted against international sanctions lists and adverse media databases.

PIYemen delivered a structured EDD report that identified the ultimate beneficial owners, documented the ownership chain, and flagged a regulatory concern that had not appeared in standard database screening. The client was able to make an informed compliance decision based on the findings.

An international insurer received a substantial claim for property damage at a commercial facility in Yemen. The claim circumstances were inconsistent with available information, and the insurer required independent field verification.

The insurer had no field presence in Yemen and was unable to independently verify the claim circumstances. The claimant's account of events was inconsistent with satellite imagery and publicly available information about the location.

PIYemen deployed a field team to conduct a physical inspection of the claimed damage site. The team documented the actual condition of the property, interviewed local sources with knowledge of the facility, and reviewed available records relating to the claimed event.

The field investigation established that the claimed damage was inconsistent with the physical condition of the property and the documented history of the site. The insurer was provided with a structured investigation report that supported its claims assessment process.

A regional telecommunications company was evaluating potential market entry into Yemen and required an assessment of the regulatory environment, competitive landscape, and operational risks.

Published data on Yemen's telecommunications market was limited and outdated. The company required current, ground-level intelligence about market conditions, regulatory requirements, and the competitive positions of existing operators.

PIYemen conducted a structured market research engagement combining field interviews with sector professionals, review of available regulatory documentation, and competitive intelligence gathering through professional networks. The engagement covered multiple governorates to provide a nationally representative assessment.

PIYemen delivered a comprehensive market entry feasibility study that provided the client with an accurate picture of market conditions, regulatory requirements, and operational risks. The study identified both opportunities and significant challenges that informed the client's market entry decision.

An international development organization required independent verification of a local implementing partner's operational capacity and the distribution of humanitarian assistance across multiple sites in Yemen.

The organization had limited field presence and required independent verification of its partner's reported activities across geographically dispersed locations. Concerns had been raised about the accuracy of the partner's reporting.

PIYemen deployed field teams to conduct unannounced site visits at multiple distribution points. Teams documented actual distribution activities, interviewed beneficiaries, and assessed the partner's operational capacity at each location. Findings were cross-referenced with the partner's reported activities.

PIYemen's field verification identified discrepancies between reported and actual distribution activities at several sites. The organization was provided with a structured verification report that enabled it to address the discrepancies with its implementing partner and strengthen its monitoring framework.