Possessing passion for our work undoubtedly bestows a profound sense of purpose and motivation, driving us to embrace each day with enthusiasm. A sense of purpose and genuine belief in the value of our work are excellent motivators to get us out of bed every day. There is only one problem: such work is typically […]
Picture this: You are in the middle of yet another job interview, waiting for the next candidate to walk in. The door opens, and there they are—except it’s not just another candidate. It’s like you are looking at a version of yourself from an alternate reality. Same style, same manners, even the same nervous smile
In this compelling interview, Ghada Hamouda, Chief Sustainability Officer of Qalaa Holding, discusses the importance of interdisciplinary solutions and programs for global impact, how business schools can prepare students for sustainability challenges in the labor market, and the crucial collaborations needed between business organizations and business schools to bridge the gap in professional skills and
Join Ahmed Bahgat, Legal Advisor and Head of Technology Innovation at the Ministry of Justice, as he discusses the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal systems. In this video, Bahgat highlights the importance of AI research in supporting the judicial system and explores how industry collaboration can enhance government efforts in AI integration. He
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize numerous sectors, promising increased efficiency, innovation, and personalized experiences. The American University in Cairo (AUC) recently hosted an illuminating IT Symposium, bringing together thought leaders, academics, and industry professionals to discuss the transformative potential of AI and its implications across various fields. The event explored topics such as
It’s the last day of the work week, at exactly 5:00 pm and you’re getting ready to leave work. On your way home you can’t contain yourself. You’re thrilled about the three-day weekend ahead so you can finally spend some time with family and friends and get the chance to do some of the relaxing
In a post-COVID, fast-changing world, endless challenges have redefined the dynamics which shape the corporate sector. With the lingering economic uncertainty and inevitable recession, some companies opted for massive cut-offs in the last two years. But that does not resolve the issue of the mismatch between available jobs and available skills. “We are not short
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The women on boards indicator has improved between 2019 and 2020, reflecting a positive movement towards achieving Egypt’s vision 2030 and SDG goals. However, only 13 percent of board members in Egypt are female, compared to an average of 25 percent in Africa, and 17 percent globally. What are other latest figures telling us about
This was originally published by the Middle East Institute on October 21, 2021 as part of the publication Thinking MENA Futures, produced in conjunction with MEI’s Strategic Foresight Initiative and the MEI Futures Forum. The world will remember 2020 as the year that witnessed an unprecedented acceleration in digital transformation instigated by the disruption of
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, there were already companies employing hybrid teams. These are composed of remote employees, on-site employees, and those who have the flexibility to go to the workplace and do off-site work. This has helped businesses become more agile with the lowered costs and increased productivity that hybrid teams bring. However, managing
Since the beginning of the 21st century, technological innovations such as broadband internet, smartphones, artificial intelligence and robotics have transformed our lives in almost every aspect of it. These profound changes have come under two key terms that have become increasingly used in recent years: the Fourth Industrial Revolution (known more commonly as the 4IR)
A lot of questions pose themselves as the world observes the race between the COVID-19 virus and the availability of vaccines and therapeutics. We can only anticipate when and how will economic activity and livelihoods be restored to their pre-COVID levels, and we start to understand what changes in our lives and the way we
