How Cloud and AI are enabling scalable, secure digital transformation across Gulf enterprises

Navigating the Digital Revolution: Exclusive Executive Roundtable on AI Transformation in the GCC

Publish date

24 July 2026

Topics

The Digital Revolution in the UAE and Saudi Arabia

Navigating the Digital Revolution in the UAE and Saudi Arabia is the theme for our roundtable discussion this week in The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre.

Digital transformation is not a linear journey, and organizations in the GCC face unique challenges on the path to AI-powered innovation.

“When it comes to cloud migration services in the UAE, especially for those with regional and global footprints, count on the decades long experience of successful datacentre, workload, and data migration services of Bell Integration.”

New research informed the report ‘Navigating the Digital Revolution in the UAE and Saudi Arabia’ and it highlights the complexities large enterprises encounter, from legacy system limitations and fragmented data foundations to rapidly evolving cybersecurity threats.

The critical question remains: How can digital leaders in the GCC overcome these barriers to unlock the full potential of AI and drive sustainable growth?

Addressing this on Thursday, 22 January at our venue DIFC are:

1. Stuart McMinn – Chief Executive Officer, Bell Integration;
2. Faisal Abbasi – Executive Director AI & Data, Bell Integration;
3. Grant Niven – Managing Partner, Mingzulu;
4. Simon Hardie – Director of Insights, Findexable.

Cloud migration services in the UAE, especially for those with regional and global footprints, can count on the decades of experience of successful datacentre, workload, and data migration services – Stuart McMinn, CTO, Bell Integration.

Leading AI experts will share real-world transformation stories through a dynamic mix of interactive Q&A sessions and presentations.

  • Key topics will include:

• Proven strategies for overcoming legacy system challenges
• Building strong data foundations for AI success
• Driving innovation and operational efficiency through AI
• Lessons learned from successful AI adoption across the Gulf’s fastest-growing economies

People attending this roundtable are from the world of IT, Finance, Digital Transformation, and Cloud Migration – all leaders across the MENA region seeking actionable insights to accelerate AI adoption and drive competitive advantage. And to know more about Cloud Migration Services in the UAE.

About the Research:
The research provides a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities facing enterprises in the UAE and Saudi Arabia as they navigate digital transformation, offering strategies to maximize the impact of Cloud and AI technologies.

Publish date

24 July 2026

Topics

The Digital Revolution in the UAE and Saudi Arabia

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