Yasser AlOmari

5 Ways to Help Employees Keep Up with Digital Transformation These 5 ways help employees adapt to digital transformation: 1- Leadership Commitment: Digital transformation should be led from the top, involving all levels and supported by a change management plan to smooth transitions. 2- Direct Access to Consumers: Giving employees tools to interact directly with customers helps them understand behavior and adopt a customer-centric mindset. 3- Embrace Agility: Flexible work processes and immersive training, especially for older employees, help workers adapt to fast-paced changes. 4- Employee Experience Design: Enhancing employee experience through journey mapping and research can attract and retain talent. 5- Lifelong Learning: Continuous learning is essential for employees to stay relevant as roles and technologies evolve. #digital #digitaltransformation #Agility #customercentric #Leadership

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📊 Recently released Saudi Arabia Internet Report 2023 by the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) is a treasure trove of insights for businesses and investors . This report empowers various sectors to elevate digital services, identify digital trends, sharpen competitiveness, and build a sustainable digital economy. Investors and entrepreneurs can gain a competitive edge by understanding emerging opportunities within the digital landscape. Telcos, e-commerce platforms, and digital marketers can leverage the report's findings to tailor their offerings to meet evolving consumer needs. Policymakers and industry leaders can collaborate to foster a thriving digital ecosystem based on the report's insights. Packed with valuable data on internet penetration, user behavior, and infrastructure, the Saudi Arabia Internet Report 2023 serves as a roadmap for success in the digital age. #SaudiArabiaInternetReport #DigitalTransformation #DataInsights

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Do you believe in the future of leadership and diversity in Saudi Arabia? Let us embrace talent and vision! As Saudi Arabia is on their transformational journey through Vision 2030, the future for leaders is evolving in exciting and dynamic ways. The next generation of leaders will need to embody more than technical skills only —they should embrace many new aspects to thrive in this new era. For example these two: 1️⃣ Adaptive Leadership in an Era of Change: Future leaders must excel at navigating rapid change, balancing modern practices with traditional values. They need to inspire innovation while honoring Saudi culture and heritage, acting as bridges between the past and the future. This will require a deep understanding of evolving industries, such as technology and sustainability, and a mindset ready to pivot with shifting priorities. 2️⃣ Inclusive Leadership to Empower Young Talent: Saudi Arabia’s youth are ambitious, talented, and eager to contribute to shaping the nation’s future. Leaders of tomorrow must foster inclusive environments where diverse voices—especially from women and younger professionals—are heard and valued. Creating spaces for collaboration and mentoring will be essential to unlocking the full potential of this next generation. Vision 2030 isn’t just a national roadmap—it’s a call for transformation at every level, including how we lead. The future lies in diversity—not only across gender and nationality but also in thought, perspective, and innovation. Leaders who embrace this diversity will inspire sustainable change, driving their organizations to new heights. What do you think are the most essential qualities for future leaders in Saudi Arabia? Let’s discuss how leadership can evolve to meet the challenges ahead. #LeadershipDevelopment #Diversity #Vision2030 #FutureLeaders #SaudiYouth #Inclusion

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Our recent 'KSA Business 101' guide offers a thorough overview of the Kingdom's #business and #investment landscape. Exploring #Vision2030 and its various initiatives, including the Regional Headquarters (#RHQ) program, it provides valuable insight into the nation's future economic trajectory, equipping businesses to strategically capitalize on regional opportunities. For deeper insights and actionable strategies, access the guide here: https://deloi.tt/49HWWzs

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Hear from Riyadh Al-Najjar on management consulting and the impact of GenAI on the consulting ecosystem. Watch the full interview with MENA Tech for insights on automation, industry impacts, and AI success stories in projects.

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“H.H. Prince Sultan Bin Khalid Al Saud, CEO of the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) highlights the government’s trust in future generations: “Development starts with investing in people.”” Adding to the panels expert perspectives, my independent thoughts: As a connector of global supply chains, markets, investments, talent and civilizations at large, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia presents a wide range of domestic investment opportunities, as well as multilateral co-development and growth opportunities ….

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🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Our collaboration with Abdal Human Resources for The Report: Saudi Arabia 2024 is set to unlock insights into the dynamic Saudi human capital landscape. 🌐 With a shared commitment to driving development in line with Vision 2030, we're poised to explore opportunities and foster growth within the sector. Stay tuned for updates! Abdulrahman Almohaimid #ResearchPartnership #Vision2030 #HumanCapital #SaudiArabia 🚀📊

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As Saudi Arabia advances toward its Vision 2030 goals, strategic planning has become increasingly crucial for local businesses. Vision 2030 emphasizes economic diversification, innovation, and private sector empowerment, pushing companies to align their strategies with these national objectives. By doing so, businesses can navigate a fast-evolving marketplace, ensuring long-term competitiveness and growth. In today’s fast-paced business world, it’s easy to get lost in the details of daily tasks. Overlooking the bigger picture can happen more easily than expected. That’s where strategy comes in—to clarify and provide a holistic view of the company’s anticipated direction. The following points emphasize key strategic drivers that motivate firms to initiate dedicated strategies: 🔹 Direction and Focus: A well-defined strategy acts as a North Star for the organization. It helps prioritize tasks and guides the team’s efforts toward common goals. Without a strategy, even the most hardworking teams can find themselves scattered, working on tasks that don’t align with the company’s objectives. 🔹 Competitive Advantage: In a competitive marketplace, standing out is vital. A solid strategy allows you to identify and leverage your unique strengths, helping you carve out a niche and stay ahead of the competition. Whether through innovation, superior customer service, or cost leadership, strategy is key to differentiating yourself from the rest. 🔹 Adapting to Change: Markets are constantly evolving, and companies need to stay agile to survive. A robust strategy prepares you for changes and positions you to capitalize on new opportunities. It’s not just about reacting to the market—it’s about proactively thriving in a competitive environment. 🔹Case Study: Apple’s Strategic Triumph in the 2000s Apple’s journey in the early 2000s, under Steve Jobs, is a testament to the power of strategy. Facing intense competition, Apple focused on innovation and user experience, creating groundbreaking products like the iPod, iPhone, and iPad. This strategic focus on design and technology set new industry standards and ensured Apple’s long-term success. 🔹Key Takeaway: Apple’s success underscores the importance of a clear strategy. Direction, competitive focus, and adaptability are crucial for long-term success. Remember, even the best efforts can go astray without a solid strategy. Know why you’re doing what you’re doing. #Strategy #Strategy_for_non_strategists #BusinessStrategy #CompetitiveAdvantage #StrategicPlanning

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Recently, I had the pleasure of participating in a debate about the impact of hyperspeed changes on organizational development in Saudi Arabia. The challenge of doing things fast and well is something we all know is almost impossible. In my latest paper, I explore the impact of hyperspeed changes on the building up of culture and creative organizations in Saudi Arabia. Check it out and let me know your thoughts. #Leadership; #BusinessGrowth; #Innovation; #Strategy; #Sustainability #CulturalLeadership; #CreativeEconomy; #CulturalSector; #HeritageManagement; #CulturalDevelopment #Vision2030; #SaudiVision2030; #SaudiArabia; #MiddleEast; #GCC #DigitalTransformation; #EconomicDiversification #PublicSectorReform; #Hypergrowth; #Startups #CreativeIndustries; #CulturalProjects; #HeritageEconomics #CultureEconomics; #CultureClusters #LeadershipDevelopment; #CulturalProjectsKSA; #SaudiLeadership; #CreativeSaudi; #GCCEconomy; #organizationaldevelopment #culture; #creativity; #hyperspeedchanges

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🌍 Empowering Sustainability: COP 29-Aligned Training Programs 🌍 As the world gears up for COP 29, the global spotlight is on climate action and sustainability. At Ed-Watch, in partnership with Abdullah Alsudais CPA, we are proud to take bold steps toward advancing sustainability goals through our CPD UK-accredited training programs. Our training is designed to equip organizations with actionable skills to address today’s pressing environmental challenges and align with the priorities outlined in the COP 29 agenda. Key focus areas include: ✅ Net-Zero Pathways and Carbon Neutrality ✅ Climate Adaptation and Resilience Strategies ✅ Renewable Energy Integration and Decarbonization ✅ Advancing Climate Finance and Green Investments ✅ Circular Economy Approaches for Sustainable Development ✅ Water Security and Climate-Resilient Infrastructure ✅ Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration ✅ Sustainable Urban Development and Green Cities ✅ Innovations in Carbon Markets and Offsetting Mechanisms ✅ Climate Risk Management and Disaster Preparedness Our programs are tailored to industry needs, empowering participants with insights and strategies to make meaningful contributions toward sustainability. We’re excited to explore potential synergies with organizations committed to driving impactful environmental initiatives. To discuss collaboration opportunities, we’re scheduling virtual meetings for November & December 2025. 💡 Let’s work together to support the global climate agenda and build a sustainable future! 📩 For more details, feel free to reach out to [email protected] or call/whatsapp at +1 9178934606 #COP29 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #TrainingPrograms #NetZero #CircularEconomy #GreenFinance #Decarbonization #Collaboration #EdWatch

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#KSA2024 (Part 2) In September 2023, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia #KSA launched “The Garage”, the newest part of the Kingdom’s thriving startup ecosystem. Launched as a collaboration between the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology #MCIT, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, and The Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones, the #Garage is located within the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology. A former parking structure, the Garage spans 28,000 square meters and accommodates over 300 startup companies. With a business model combining incubators, accelerators and additional resources into one space, the #Garage targets sectors include but are not limited to: #SaaS, #Fintech, #Logistics, Platforms and Solutions for the #Food and #Beverage Sector, #eCommerce, #Entertainment and #Sports, #Tourism, #Robotics, #3DPrinting, and more. There is no fee to join the program. My sincere gratitude to Lamya Alshammary for being such a terrific host and ambassador for #TheGarage to help our delegates learn more about the support schemes and programs to help #startups thrive. For more info: https://lnkd.in/gMBfCPew Ioannis Karapatakis Amr El Henawy

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Saudi Arabia’s national strategy is changing! Famous for their large overseas investments, The Kingdom’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is now focusing inward on developing the local economy. As we move away from being viewed as a global financial reservoir, the PIF’s new emphasis on partnerships focus on building a future that embraces innovation, diversity, and sustainable growth.  With our updated investment laws positioned to attract more international investors, and the PIF’s new investment strategy, it’s an exceptionally exciting time for economic growth in the Kingdom. #Saudi #Strategy #Local #Investments

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I made my first visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently and, as I explained to Riyadh Daily, I was incredibly energized by the possibilities for both the people and the economy. KSA’s own transformation is an opportunity to be “made for change,” and understanding this will set Saudi businesses up for success. In the Riyadh Daily article, I recommend three key areas in which they can do just that: https://lnkd.in/eDJJRmZ3 #SaudiArabia #Transformation

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With rapid cloud adoption in Saudi Arabia, businesses face increasing security risks and costly data breaches. Recent studies reveal that 54% of breaches in the region originate in the cloud, costing organizations an average of $2.3 million USD annually. Navigating data privacy and regulatory compliance is crucial to mitigate these risks. CyRAACS can help your business stay secure and compliant with our expertise in: Comprehensive Cybersecurity Services: From VAPT to GRC, ensure your cloud infrastructure is secure. Compliance with Cloud Regulations: Meet local and international regulatory requirements with tailored cloud security solutions. Local Expertise: Tailored solutions that meet Saudi Arabia's regulatory requirements and business needs. Stay ahead of cyber threats with CyRAACS. Contact us today to secure your cloud environment. #DataPrivacy #CyberSecurity #CloudSecurity #SaudiArabia #CyRAACS #Compliance #DataProtection #GCC

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Always a pleasure keeping the conversation going on the impact of Generative AI in Higher Education, many thanks for the invite, Dr. Mohammed Ismail Iqbal, BE, MS, MBA, Ph.D. It was a pleasure returning as an online guest speaker to University of Technology and Applied Sciences Nizwa branch in Oman. This week alone we've witnessed massive leaps in the technology from both OpenAI and Google, and at times like this it's crucial we understand it, assess it, govern it and lastly, implement it. As a sector, we absolutely need to : ✅ Dedicate time to learn about the technology and reflect on it. (as its unlike anything we've experienced before) ✅ Develop new skills and expertise to foresee potential upcoming ethical and security risks. ✅ Assess where the opportunities and highest value we can derive from it are. ✅ Empower staff with the tools required to learn, experiment, develop and implement solutions. Make sure to follow Ecctis Ltd for our upcoming exciting announcements about our future services on offer. #artificialintelligence #aiinhe #aiforeducation #aiinhighereducation #genai #digitaltransformation

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𝗔 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗮𝗵 . . . In 2003, I was holding in my hands an inventory transactions report for one of ourglobal heavy equipment clients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The night previous, we had successfully finished a major upgrade to the ERP platform, and I was in the final stages of confirming the successful completion of the upgrade. The receivables balances were tallying, the balance sheet gave matching numbers, the sales figures tallied perfectly, and the inventory report was a mirror image of the one prior to the upgrade – not a single riyal difference. The outcome matched the plan – super! 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. The printed inventory report was three pages shorter. I launched a series of reconciliations. I found out that the inventory revaluation transactions (transaction type 8 as I still remember 😊) had disappeared without a trace. For standard costing inventory valuation setup, a software bug in the new release had erased the historical revaluation transactions. A perfect software crime! What an evil bug! – Sauron-level evil ☹.  I remember the long walk to the CFO’s office to inform him about the situation. There was only one way to explain . . . the painful one. I spent that afternoon on three long international calls to the senior consultant in Dubai to design a solution that could get us out of the mess (𝘐 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 in my drawer 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘕𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘢 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘐 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥 😁). I had absorbed all the client’s fury, felt sorry for myself after his angry outbursts at me, and drank enough tea to drive an elephant to insomnia. Reversing what had happened was impossible. That was a fact. The eggs had already been scrambled and served. It was impossible to get them back into their shells. Yet, there had to be other ways to fix the terrible client experience. Our team built an extremely lengthy process to minimize the damage. We probably swapped more than 10 databases. We spent hours – one database table after another, one algorithm wheeling in more algorithms, one report verifying another – until we found our way out of the mess. The mess happened; we were just cleaning up diligently. The exhaustion, stress and panic were too much. However, my ability to devise this lengthy process and carry it out to fruition gave me some hints about how important 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 is. Like peeling an onion, you discover deeper layers of yourself and what you can / cannot do. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗿 – 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁. Looking to the brighter side, any meeting with a client for the next twenty years was easier. Whenever I fly through Jeddah airport (below), I enjoy that memory. 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 “𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗕𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝘁” – 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮. 

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Attention global innovators, investors, and entrepreneurs! The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency Program (PRP) is expanding its horizons with five new eligibility categories, offering diverse pathways for talented individuals to contribute to Vision 2030. 🌟 🔹 Investor Residency: Invest SAR 7 million, create 10 jobs, and gain permanent residency. 🔹 Entrepreneur Residency: - Invest SAR 400,000 with a 20% stake for a 5-year premium residency. - Invest SAR 15 million, create 10 jobs for permanent residency. Benefit from: 🔹 Freedom to live, work, and invest independently. 🔹 Expedited application process. 🔹 Potential tax advantages. 🔹 Access to top-tier healthcare and education. 🔹 Property ownership and business establishment. 🔹 Family sponsorship for residency. Considering the move to Saudi Arabia? TASC Corporate Services specializes in guiding individuals through the PRP journey, offering expert assistance for a seamless transition. 🌍💼 #SaudiArabia #PremiumResidency #Vision2030 #Investment #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Talent #TASCCorporateServices

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