
Managing Technology

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
Top Managing Technology from MIT Sloan Management Review Middle East





Data, AI, & Machine Learning
MBZUAI, MIT Schwarzman College Join Forces on AI Research
MITSloan ME Editorial

Data, AI, & Machine Learning
Microsoft and xAI Bring Grok 4 to Azure AI Foundry
MITSloan ME Editorial


New Product Development
XPENG Secures UAE Flying Car Permit, Recalls Thousands of EVs
MITSloan ME Editorial

More Managing Technology from MIT Sloan Management Review Middle East

Innovation
Ericsson, e& Ink Deal to Upgrade UAE’s 5G Core Network
The core network overhaul, announced at GITEX 2025, builds on an earlier radio upgrade and positions e& UAE to deliver faster, lower-latency 5G services across industries.
MITSloan ME Editorial

AI and Machine Learning
Why Every Autonomous System Should Be Forged in Competition
Autonomous intelligence is blurring the lines between AI and racing to redefine resilient innovation.
Jennifer George

Data, AI, & Machine Learning
Saudi Arabia Becomes the 1st Country to Host an Entire SAP Business Network Suite
A similar offering for the private sector is planned for release in Q1 2026, with the same benefits of local data residency, Arabic RTL language support, and federated global interoperability.
MITSloan ME Editorial

Strategy
GITEX 2025: MIT SMR to Unveil Special Issue and On-Site Live Coverage
At GITEX Global 2025, Digital Dubai will showcase AI, smart governance, and innovation shaping a future-ready, citizen-centric digital ecosystem.
MIT SMR Editors

Data, AI, & Machine Learning
MBZUAI, MIT Schwarzman College Join Forces on AI Research
The two institutions will undertake high-impact research to advance fundamental AI and its applications in scientific discovery, human well-being, and planetary health.
MITSloan ME Editorial

Data, AI, & Machine Learning
Microsoft and xAI Bring Grok 4 to Azure AI Foundry
Grok 4 features a 128,000-token context window, tool use, and integrated web search.
MITSloan ME Editorial

AI and Machine Learning
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

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

Featured
When Cables Snap: Decoding the Red Sea’s Internet Disruption
The Red Sea is a key hub for cables that carry a large part of global internet traffic, with over 90% of all Europe-Asia internet capacity passing through these cables.