AI Skeptic to AI Champion: The Evolution of Corporate Leadership (Vol. 1)
The Leadership Shift that Defines the Future.
In a high-rise overlooking the Dubai skyline, a tense boardroom discussion was underway. The CEO of a leading energy firm sat across from his executive team, arms crossed.
"We are not ready for AI. The risks are too great - security, disruption, job displacement." His voice was firm. Others around the table nodded in agreement.
Then, the Chief Digital Officer cleared his throat. "Sir, our competitors in Saudi Arabia and China are already deploying AI-driven decision engines. Their operational efficiency has increased by 27% in the last year alone. If we hesitate, we may not have a company to lead in five years."
Silence. A heavy pause. The reality set in.
Similar scenes are playing out across boardrooms in finance, energy, logistics, and government sectors in the Middle East. The AI revolution is not coming - it’s here. Yet many senior leaders remain hesitant, caught between fear of disruption and the reality of AI-driven opportunity.