IT Strategy news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in IT Strategy consulting in the Middle East:

From resilience to national advantage: Why the GCC is leading the sovereign AI era In a global economy navigating renewed pressure on energy markets and supply chains, the definition of national power is being rewritten.
27 July 2026
UAE and Saudi Arabia prioritize investments in data streaming platforms to fuel AI The UAE and Saudi Arabia are emerging as global frontrunners in the deployment of data streaming platforms, which are becoming a critical backbone for advancing national AI ambitions.
07 July 2026
Keep leadership at the center of technology transformation Research across industries and transformation programs consistently shows that leadership is one of the most critical determinants of successful change.
29 June 2026
Argon & Co: Organisations must rethink operating models to unlock AI and ERP success As enterprises across the Middle East accelerate AI and ERP transformation programmes to streamline operations, improve decision-making and support ambitious growth plans, many initiatives continue t
19 June 2026
Rewiring the value chain: How AI and data enable true transformation A new podcast from Strategic Gears dives into the topic, hosting a conversation with Nagaraj Padmanabhan and Hanni El Sayed, two seasoned leaders with over 20 years of global experience each in (digital) transformation.
05 January 2026
McKinsey: GCC companies adopt AI at record rates – but scaling remains elusive There has been a significant surge in AI adoption across the GCC in recent years.
19 December 2025
Middle East’s AI paradox: Rapid adoption but challenges with scaling Across the Middle East, governments and businesses are investing heavily to embed Al according to a new report from LOGIC Consulting, yet few organizations have managed to scale the technology.
27 November 2025
Next wave of global AI innovation to shift investments toward the Global South The next wave of AI investment will see an increased focus on the Global South, according to a study by the Future Investment Initiative Institute in collaboration with Accenture.
04 November 2025
The benefits and challenges of automating ESG compliance ESG has become a major global and Middle East priority, yet the extensive compliance requirements often create a burden that can hinder its true impact and progress.
30 October 2025
AI’s insatiable demand for compute power is smashing Moore’s law The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving an extraordinary surge in demand for computing power, data centres, and energy.
16 October 2025
Lebanon’s government taps Roland Berger to help advance its AI ambitions Lebanon’s government has signed a strategic collaboration with Roland Berger, one of the world’s leading strategic consulting firms, to help the nation craft and advance its AI ambitions.
29 August 2025
How Predictive Maintenance and Digital Twin saves millions in manufacturing Manufacturing is evolving rapidly, with emerging technologies reshaping how factories operate and compete.
28 August 2025
The age of AI is redefining the Chief Technology Officer’s mandate In today’s rapidly digitizing and interconnected world, the traditional boundaries of the Chief Technology Officer role are dissolving, writes Jay Srage, the Chief Technology Officer of Mindsets.
18 June 2025
Four steps to building a digital strategy and roadmap In today’s fast-paced and digital-first world, digital transformation has emerged as a key strategic priority for leaders. That journey starts with a digital strategy and roadmap – Dr.
27 May 2025
90% of companies kicked off their SAP S/4HANA implementation process Eight years after the launch of SAP S/4HANA, over 90% of the companies using SAP have started their transformation to the cutting-edge platform – although the large majority of those companies are st
10 April 2025
Transforming governance, risk, and compliance in the digital era The rapid emergence of technologies such as artificial intelligence and the internet of things is reshaping how companies manage governance, risk, and compliance.
26 February 2025
A strong CIO and CFO tandem can drive digital transformation in banking Digital transformation is undoubtedly one of the top strategic topics for banks in the Middle East.
30 January 2025
The digital core as the foundation for AI-driven transformation While the UAE has long been known as an energy powerhouse and a tourism hub – which remain a key part of its story – it is also focused on driving innovation in areas such as transforming their socia
28 January 2025
Government agencies are booking progress in digital transformation Governments worldwide are making notable progress in digital transformation, yet significant steps are still required to meet the expectations of citizens. That is according to a study by KPMG.
27 November 2024
Generative AI could add $24 billion to Saudi Arabia’s GDP by 2030 If Saudi Arabia makes major investments into Generative AI – across industries and in a wide variety of use cases – it could add up to $24 billion (SAR 90 billion) to the country’s GDP by 2030, accor
14 November 2024
Aramco Digital partners with Accenture for AI-skilled workforce in Saudi Arabia Aramco Digital, the digital and technology subsidiary of Aramco, has formed a strategic partnership with Accenture to drive the adoption of generative AI and other cutting-edge technologies within it
12 September 2024
Understanding the risks of deploying artificial intelligence As the digital landscape in the Middle East rapidly evolves, the challenges and essential safeguards needed for the ethical and effective integration of AI technologies in businesses are becoming inc
13 August 2024
TMT sector to gain the most from GenAI boost in Saudi Arabia Generative AI has the potential to increase operating profits of Saudi companies by up to 14% per year, according to analysis by Strategy&.
02 August 2024
India and the UAE lead globally in adoption of AI and Gen AI When it comes to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in business, India and the UAE take the prize for the highest level of adoption globally. That is according to a comprehensive study from IBM.
31 July 2024
Mark Godson (Baker Tilly) on digital transformation's basics Digital transformation is everywhere nowadays, and the Middle East is no exception.
30 July 2024
Oman's Supreme Judicial Council selects Elm as consulting partner The Supreme Judicial Council of Oman has selected Elm as its lead partner for digital strategy and consulting work.
05 June 2024
Nearly every CEO is deploying AI to enhance the business Most business leaders from companies around the world are looking to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and automation tools in the medium term.
08 April 2024
Saudi Arabia at the threshold of an AI-driven renaissance Since ChatGPT pushed artificial intelligence to the forefront of the global conversation in late 2022, AI awareness and adoption have surged.
14 March 2024
KPMG study: Investments in digital transformation pay off Investments in digital transformation are paying off, both in terms of productivity and in profitability.
06 March 2024
Why governments need partnerships to adopt latest technologies To achieve their goals, governments are increasingly turning to technology to improve their public services, own operations, and drive public-private partnerships.
01 March 2024
Six key areas of focus for CIOs and the IT function With digital at the forefront of competitive advantage and innovation, organizations of all sorts and sizes are investing in their digital capabilities.
12 February 2024
CEOs worldwide look to bet big on generative AI in 2024 Around the world, CEOs have shown an eagerness to wager big bets on generative AI (GenAI) this year.
25 January 2024

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