Management news in the Middle East

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

Resilience, reconsidered. That’s what the Gulf’s pace now asks of its leaders Resilience has become one of those words that appears in almost every leadership conversation across the region – in board discussions, CEO specifications, and leadership development programmes alike
15 May 2026
International indices: Turning GCC’s national reform goals into credible signals for progress Policymakers driving national reform agendas in the GCC often use international indices to shape goals and measure progress.
13 May 2026
Strengthening leadership at AZADEA with the Management Leadership Programme Through its flagship Management Leadership Programme, premier lifestyle retailer AZADEA Group is taking a structured approach to developing its next generation of leaders.
12 May 2026
CEO turnover hits record high amid rising board and investors demands In a significant shift in top leadership developments, CEO departures reached a record high in 2025.
18 February 2026
Pippa Begg on how MENA leadership teams can raise the bar on board effectiveness Pippa Begg from Board Intelligence is an established voice on corporate governance, regularly speaking on topics including board performance, culture, and responsible leadership.
17 February 2026
Major trends are broadening the leadership remit of CFOs in the UAE A wave of major trends and developments is mounting pressure on chief financial officers in the UAE.
29 January 2026
The great leadership reset in 2026 – The rise of the people-first boss After years of global upheaval, the workplace is on the edge of a profound reset.
12 January 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
‘The leaders of tomorrow don’t just withstand the future – they help reinvent it’ At the turn of the 20th century, global energy demand spiked. Cities installed tramways and streetlights while factories adopted electric motors over steam.
19 December 2025
For CEOs, sustainability is now a business priority – not just a moral transition Despite CEOs speaking less about sustainability in recent years, they increasingly link it to business value when it comes to costs, customers, and capital
30 November 2025
Middle East companies have reinvention strategies in place – yet scaling still lags Thought the vast majority of companies in the Middle East have reinvention strategies in place, less than 1 in 10 are progressing at scale, according to a new report from Accenture.
14 November 2025
Beyond just tools: AI success hinges on human leadership AI is everywhere, but why have so many been getting implementation wrong? Human leadership needs to be central in AI implementation, says Professor Mark Fritz, a renowned leadership expert, in discus
10 November 2025
Building a high-performance culture in GCC government entities Building a high-performance culture within the government sector comes with its share of challenges and complexities.
10 November 2025
Rise of AI creating unprecedented challenges for CEOs and company leaders AI has shifted from novelty to necessity. For companies across the GCC, the question is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how quickly and effectively it can be embedded.
21 October 2025
As CHROs become transformation leaders, they face a delicate balancing act Chief HR Officers across the Middle East are finding themselves on a delicate balancing act.
28 August 2025
Phi Management supports Midis Group with leadership development track Partnering with Phi Management, Midis Group delivered a development program aimed at strengthening its leaders.
05 August 2025
Managing internal disagreements to safeguard organizational performance Disagreements within organizations are an expected and common part of doing business. But when left unresolved, they can seriously impact productivity, collaboration, and long-term stability.
10 July 2025
Leadership drives the UAE’s AI-driven energy transition The global energy transition is accelerating as climate change and economic pressures compel governments and organizations to reimagine sustainability strategies.
16 June 2025
Quick Assessment: Rapidly pinpointing organizational improvement potential Organizations seeking to rapidly pinpoint areas for improvement can conduct a Quick Assessment, shedding light on areas that can be improved to boost performance, productivity and resilience.
30 May 2025
The system is the strategy: Why implementation drives impact We live in a time when big ideas are everywhere. New frameworks, technologies, and global initiatives seemingly land every week, each promising an incredible breakthrough.
21 May 2025
Deloitte and IWBD host Dubai event to champion inclusive leadership In a joint event by Deloitte and the IWBD, the co-organisers informed senior women leaders from across the Middle East on the essential skills that are needed to excel.
08 May 2025
CFO turnover at listed companies on a high amid pressures and retirements The number of CFO that left their role reached its second highest level ever last year, driven by a range of challenges such as corporate pressures, investor activism, market disruption, inflation an
09 April 2025
Cooper Fitch CEO Report: GCC chiefs foresee growth in 2025 CEOs in the GCC region are largely optimistic in their outlooks for growth in 2025, despite some lingering concerns around talent acquisition and retention.
09 April 2025
UAE businesses consider inclusive leadership a social and strategic advantage Gender equality is high on the agenda in the UAE. Nearly 40% of investors in the UAE now see female representation as a determining factor when considering committing capital
07 April 2025
Saudi CEOs highly confident about economy and company growth in 2025 Against the backdrop of a backlash in global CEO confidence, chief executive officers in Saudi Arabia remain highly optimistic about the nation’s outlook and the revenue growth of the company they le
01 April 2025
Overcoming transformation paralysis with a strategic roadmap for change Leaders across the Middle East are struggling to keep pace with the relentless pace of change in today’s business landscape.
20 February 2025
CEOs in Jordan cautiously optimistic amid geopolitics and other challenges Despite facing some significant geopolitical challenges, CEOs in Jordan remain cautiously optimistic about growth prospects.
03 February 2025
Middle East CEOs most confident globally about company growth in 2025 CEOs in the Middle East are among the most confident globally about revenue growth in the year ahead. That is according to the 2025 edition of PwC’s annual CEO Survey.
27 January 2025
5 essential competencies for hospitality leaders in the age of technology Leaders in the hospitality sector must be future ready like never before, and their leadership skills will need integration with fast-paced technology.
07 January 2025
Boards in Saudi Arabia more diverse and qualified than ever, says Mercer An annual report on the structure and composition of board of directors in Saudi Arabia shows slight changes from last year, which confirms a continuing shift towards more diverse and highly-qualifie
22 December 2024
Study: Saudi management boards increasingly diverse in their make-up Board members of Saudi companies are spending significantly more time on innovation, including emerging technologies like AI, according to a survey of board members in Saudi Arabia from Heidrick & St
12 December 2024
Egon Zehnder: Many CEOs embracing a new era of leadership A majority of CEOs say they expect “groundbreaking systemic changes” within the next decade, according to a study from Egon Zehnder.
04 December 2024

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