Conversation with Vinay Chandran, Partner at McKinsey and co-author of the "State of AI in GCC" report. Research suggests that AI uptake remains low and points to how companies in the region can overcome the hurdles delaying the capture of AI’s potentially high rewards. Listen to learn the cause of the challenges, what can be done to overcome them, and the broader role of AI in today's world. 

Conversation with Vinay Chandran, Partner at McKinsey and co-author of the "State of AI in GCC" report. Research suggests that AI uptake remains low and points to how companies in the region can overcome the hurdles delaying the capture of AI’s potentially high rewards. Listen to learn the cause of the challenges, what can be done to overcome them, and the broader role of AI in today's world.

Conversations with leaders in McKinsey’s Middle East office on some of the most pressing issues of the day, including insights for business and government leaders, practitioners, students and anyone who is curious to learn more about topics such as education, sustainability, inclusion, business growth and many others.

Conversations with leaders in McKinsey’s Middle East office on some of the most pressing issues of the day, including insights for business and government leaders, practitioners, students and anyone who is curious to learn more about topics such as education, sustainability, inclusion, business growth and many others.

McKinsey on the Middle East

Conversations with leaders in McKinsey’s Middle East office on some of the most pressing issues of the day, including insights for business and government leaders, practitioners, students and anyone curious to learn more about topics such as education, sustainability, inclusion, business growth, and many others.

Conversations with leaders in McKinsey’s Middle East office on some of the most pressing issues of the day, including insights for business and government leaders, practitioners, students and anyone curious to learn more about topics such as education, sustainability, inclusion, business growth, and many others.

The State of AI in the GCC

COP28, the United Nations Climate Change Conference wrapped up in Dubai on December 12. How do governments, organizations and companies around the world respond to the issue of climate change? We are seeing impacts of it globally, from floods to droughts to rising sea levels. Listen to learn what is being done to help combat this pressing issue. 

COP28, the United Nations Climate Change Conference wrapped up in Dubai on December 12. How do governments, organizations and companies around the world respond to the issue of climate change? We are seeing impacts of it globally, from floods to droughts to rising sea levels. Listen to learn what is being done to help combat this pressing issue.

COP28 - reflections and impact

In this episode Sheinal Jayantilal - partner at McKinsey - sits down with Hisham Al-Falih, Co-Founder & CEO of Lean Technologies, MENA-based open-banking platform, to discuss the evolution of the fintech ecosystem in the region over the years and the next frontier for the company.

In this episode Sheinal Jayantilal - partner at McKinsey - sits down with Hisham Al-Falih, Co-Founder &amp; CEO of Lean Technologies, MENA-based open-banking platform, to discuss the evolution of the fintech ecosystem in the region over the years and the next frontier for the company.

The evolution of the fintech ecosystem in the region - conversation with Hisham Al-Falih, Co-Founder & CEO of Lean Technologies

Despite leaders’ best efforts, worldwide employee health is a global challenge. Mischa Zielke talks about report that took a closer look at employee health and well-being in GCC in a first-of-its-kind study that surveyed 4,000 people.

By identifying factors that are affecting well-being of workforces, leaders can take actions to move the needle in support of their employees at three levels—organizational, team and individual – to improve employee health and well-being in the region.

Despite leaders’ best efforts, worldwide employee health is a global challenge. Mischa Zielke talks about report that took a closer look at employee health and well-being in GCC in a first-of-its-kind study that surveyed 4,000 people.
By identifying factors that are affecting well-being of workforces, leaders can take actions to move the needle in support of their employees at three levels—organizational, team and individual – to improve employee health and well-being in the region.

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