Leadership
Data, AI, & Machine Learning
The Great Agentic AI Shakeout: Why 40% of Projects Fail. Can the Middle East Defy the Odds?
Nearly 50% of agentic AI initiatives are expected to fail by 2027. Industry leaders discuss governance, data strategy, and scalable execution to secure real-world impact.
Jennifer George
More Leadership from MIT Sloan Management Review Middle East
Data, AI, & Machine Learning
AI’s Impact Could Spur New ‘Ministries for the Future,’ Say Policy Leaders
Experts agree that the true test of leadership will be political imagination.
MITSloan ME Editorial
GovTech
Dubai Holding and Palantir Team Up to Launch Aither, Fueling Dubai’s AI Ambitions
Since early 2024, Dubai Holding has deployed the US company’s AI and data integration platforms across its diverse operations. This marks Palantir’s first JV in the Emirates.
MITSloan ME Editorial
Featured
Five Traits of Tech-Driven CEOs
What sets apart executives who use technology to drive true strategic advantage? Consider five key qualities — and questions to ask about how you stack up.
Ravi Chanmugam, Michael Lyman and Paul Daugherty
Leadership
MENA IPO Market Gains Momentum as 11 Offerings Raise $700M in Q3
The Kingdom alone raised $637M, 92.4% of the total figure, while Dar Al Majed Real Estate Company led the region’s largest IPO of the period at $336M.
MITSloan ME Editorial
Featured
Fight Versus Flight: When a Leader’s Fears Turn Into Anger
When a leader feels insecure, out of control, or threatened, they may fight back hard — and leave their team walking on eggshells. Here’s how to address the problem if you’re a fearful fighter or work with one.
Jim Detert
AI and Machine Learning
What’s Your Edge? Rethinking Expertise in the Age of AI
As AI democratizes access to information, leaders should revisit ideas about hierarchy and roles — and focus on their team’s judgment and synthesis skills.
Ravikiran Kalluri
Leadership
UAE’s Top Families Prioritizing AI and Crypto to Grow Wealth
Amid the emerging technologies and key investments, philanthropy shows prominence with 88 percent of UAE respondents contributing to national or international causes.
MITSloan ME Editorial
Featured
Handle the Corporate Heat Like an Actual Firefighter
Many leaders think they’re great at battling corporate fires. The truth? There’s much to learn about planning, roles, tools, and communication from real firefighters.
Melissa Swift
Data, AI, & Machine Learning
For AI Productivity Gains, Let Team Leaders Write the Rules
Centralized AI efforts have good intentions — but it’s time to empower team leaders in the trenches to make local implementation decisions.
Robert C. Pozen and Renee Fry
Data, AI, & Machine Learning
GITEX 2025: Sam Altman Calls for Cheap, Plentiful AI to Close Global Gap
The ongoing tech meet acts as a platform to bring to light innovation that can change the future of mobility, communication, healthcare, and technology, to name a few.

