
Innovation

Agentic AI in Action: How Enterprises Automate and Scale Critical Operations
The AI Research Forum (AIRF), curated for the region by MIT Sloan Management Review Middle East, offers rare clarity on the future of intelligent agents.
Paromita Gupta
Top Innovation from MIT Sloan Management Review Middle East




AI and Machine Learning
Accelerating Manufacturing Innovation at Michelin With Data and AI
Thomas H. Davenport and Randy Bean



Innovation Strategy
How Insurers Can Tackle Operational Drag with Signal Intelligence
MITSloan ME Editorial

AI and Machine Learning
Building AI Capabilities Into Portfolio Companies at Apollo
Thomas H. Davenport and Randy Bean

More Innovation from MIT Sloan Management Review Middle East

New Product Development
XPENG Secures UAE Flying Car Permit, Recalls Thousands of EVs
The Ras Al Khaimah test follows earlier trials by Abu Dhabi and Dubai in June and July, respectively.
MITSloan ME Editorial

Disruption
Ethical Hacking as Strategy: How the Middle East is Moving from Cyber Defense to Cyber Readiness
With regional regulations tightening, experts say ethical hacking must now balance effectiveness and compliance.
Jennifer George

Innovation Strategy
How to Become a Critical Reader of Academic Research
While social science has provided enormous insight to help managers be more effective, not all research is good research. Here’s how to be a smart consumer of new ideas.
Max H. Bazerman

AI and Machine Learning
Accelerating Manufacturing Innovation at Michelin With Data and AI
The French tire manufacturer’s AI efforts have enhanced value creation, according to the company’s chief data and AI officer.
Thomas H. Davenport and Randy Bean

AI and Machine Learning
Beyond the Pilot: Building Scalable Agentic AI That Delivers
Experts discuss how strategic alignment, modular architecture, real-time data, and strong governance are key to unlocking the scalable and responsible deployment of Agentic AI.
Liji Varghese

Innovation
Three Invisible Hurdles to Innovation
Organizations can unwittingly signal to employees that innovation is prohibited. How do you spot and sidestep the hidden barriers to innovation?
Scott D. Anthony

Innovation Strategy
How Insurers Can Tackle Operational Drag with Signal Intelligence
This MIT SMR Connections article explores how insurers can eliminate operational drag by embedding signal intelligence, improving cross-functional accountability, and orchestrating smarter, context-driven decisions.
MITSloan ME Editorial

AI and Machine Learning
Building AI Capabilities Into Portfolio Companies at Apollo
The private equity firm is working hard to bring the powers of artificial intelligence to the companies it has invested in.
Thomas H. Davenport and Randy Bean

GovTech
Transforming Public Services in the Middle East: A Service Design–Led Approach
Moussalam Dalati, General Manager for France, Middle East, and Africa at Liferay, emphasizes that the transformation of government services hinges not only on technological tools but also on a fundamental shift in mindset.
Liji Varghese

Disruption
Rewriting the Core: How e& Engineered Disruption from Within
e&'s transformation reveals key lessons in strategic reinvention, brand disruption, and proactive leadership, offering valuable insights for legacy organizations navigating change.