KAUST ·
Fahad Alsherehey, VP at SABIC, spoke at KAUST's Winter Enrichment Program (WEP) about authentic leadership. He cited SABIC's founding as an example of how leadership can turn challenges into opportunities. Alsherehey emphasized the difference between leadership and management, advocating for listening to one's team. Why it matters: The talk highlights the importance of leadership and vision in driving technological and economic development in Saudi Arabia.
KAUST ·
KAUST held its fifth annual KAUST Saudi Leadership Program (KSLP) in collaboration with the Haas School of Business of UC Berkeley. The 2018 KSLP edition included workshops and a six-day training course for 25 Saudi female academics in leadership and deanship positions. Participants reviewed strategic planning, team management, and effective executive leadership, and attended lectures by KAUST's senior leadership. Why it matters: Such programs contribute to developing leadership capabilities within Saudi academic institutions, fostering a stronger educational ecosystem in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
The National ·
The UAE is expanding its national artificial intelligence push by launching a new leadership development program. This initiative, highlighted by MIT Sloan Management Review Middle East, aims to equip top-tier executives and future leaders with the essential skills to spearhead AI adoption and innovation across diverse sectors. The program is designed to foster a deep understanding of AI strategies, ethical considerations, and implementation challenges within the UAE's economic landscape. Why it matters: This program is crucial for strengthening the UAE's human capital in AI, ensuring sustainable growth and leadership in the global AI landscape by developing local talent capable of driving advanced technological integration.