Going digital: KAUST talent help McKinsey drive KSA’s high-tech transformation

Summary

McKinsey & Company recognizes KAUST as a premier regional institution for research, innovation and advanced education. McKinsey conducted a digital workshop at KAUST to explore tech opportunities and challenges in Saudi Arabia, noting that 92% of companies see digitization as potentially disrupting their business models. KAUST students possess the skills and research experience to drive digital transformation in line with Saudi Vision 2030. Why it matters: The partnership highlights the crucial role of Saudi universities in developing talent to meet the Kingdom's ambitious digital transformation goals.