Governments and public sector enterprises in the Middle East are investing heavily in next-generation technologies to reshape governance and citizen services. GovTech Conclave 2026 will bring together technology leaders from the public sector to discuss the transformative potential of technology in governance.
As AI transforms global industries, finance is entering its most consequential shift yet. To move from hindsight to foresight, it must work across the enterprise and get data right. Without trusted data, AI stalls; but with it, finance becomes proactive and strategic.
Data management has evolved from physical storage to virtualized infrastructure and cloud-scale environments. As Saudi Arabia and the UAE accelerate digital transformation, leaders are rethinking how data is stored, governed, and scaled—while grappling with rising licensing costs, vendor lock-in, and the complexity of legacy systems.
The MIT Sloan Management Review Middle East’s AI Research Forum is the region’s premier platform for exploring the breakthroughs, strategies, and economic impact of AI.