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New Cisco Research: CEOs’ AI optimism hits new high, but 65% fear they are not investing fast enough

News Desk 23/06/2026

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 65% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 53% last year — with more than two thirds (69%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory for modern business. But

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IBM Study: Middle East CEOs Redesign Leadership Teams for the AI Era

News Desk 16/06/2026

A new global study from the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value, with insights from 100 surveyed CEOs in the Middle East, finds that the accelerating pace of AI is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise.   In the Middle East, where organizations […]

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Cisco Study: CEOs Embrace AI, But Knowledge Gaps Threaten Strategic Decisions and Growth

PR News Desk 18/02/2025

A new study from Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, reveals a paradox among CEOs: while 4 in 5 recognize AI’s potential benefits, and almost all plan to integrate AI into their operations, many (70%) fear gaps in their knowledge will hinder decisions in the boardroom and stifle growth – risking missed opportunities […]

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Record number of CEOs left their roles in 2024 as AI and investor activism drive departures

PR News Desk 30/01/2025

Last year saw the highest global CEO turnover on record* as investor activism, technological change and retirements saw 202 CEOs depart their roles. Russell Reynolds Associates’ 2024 Global CEO Turnover report saw 202 CEOs in the world’s largest listed companies leave their jobs last year, up by 9% from 2023. The analysis, which tracks incoming […]

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CEOs Say They Are Ready to Lead Beyond Business

PR News Desk 01/10/2024

Egon Zehnder, the world’s preeminent executive search and leadership advisory firm, today released the results of its latest Global CEO Survey at the Berlin Global Dialogue, which is taking place under the theme “Building Common Ground.” The survey, which polled more than 470 CEOs from around the world, highlights the unprecedented changes business

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H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei meets with CEOs of 20 venture capital funds to discuss enhancing national entrepreneurship ecosystem

PR News Desk 18/09/2024

Her Excellency Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, held a roundtable with 20 directors and CEOs of venture capital funds. The meeting was aimed at enhancing cooperation to support the development of the UAE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and the growth of startups by promoting their expansion into new economic sectors. This […]

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CEOs Consultative Council of UAE Banks Federation holds second meeting of 2024

News Desk 27/06/2024

The CEOs Consultative Council of UAE Banks Federation, the sole representative and unified voice of UAE, held its second regular meeting for the current year yesterday (26 June 2024) under the chairmanship of H.E. Mohammed Omran Al Shamsi, Vice Chairman of UAE Banks Federation and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ras Al Khaimah […]

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CEOs Advisory Council of UAE Banks Federation reviews plans and initiatives

News Desk 25/06/2024

The CEOs Advisory Council of the UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, held its second regular meeting of 2024 yesterday (24 June) under the chairmanship of His Excellency Abdulaziz Al-Ghurair, Chairman of the Board of Directors of UAE Banks Federation, to discuss the latest advancements and key developments […]

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Middle East CEOs: Remaining competitive in the age of GenAI requires taking significant risk

News Desk 25/06/2024

A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value has found that CEOs believe remaining competitive in the age of AI demands taking significant risk. 68% of Middle East CEOs surveyed agreed that the potential productivity gains from automation are so great they must accept significant risk to stay competitive. Meanwhile, 46% of respondents […]

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Writer Relocations Supports CEOs Amid Shortening Tenures with Premium Relocation Services

News Desk 05/06/2024

As CEO tenures worldwide continue to shorten, according to a recent global study, the corporate landscape is undergoing significant changes that necessitate smooth and efficient executive relocations. Writer Relocations, a leading worldwide mobility solutions provider, is at the forefront of supporting CEOs and top executives with premium relocation services, ensuring a

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UBF CEOs Consultative Council reviews 2024 plans at its first meeting of the year

PR News Desk 26/03/2024

The CEOs Consultative Council of UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of banks in the UAE, recently held its first Consultative Council meeting for the year 2024 under the chairmanship of H.E. Mohammad Omran Al Shamsi, Vice Chairman of UAE Banks Federation and Chairman of the Board of Directors at RAKBANK, […]