As the GCC rapidly accelerates its renewable energy goals, long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies emerge as a critical solution for balancing grid reliability and advancing regional sustainability.
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The Flavors of Ambition Podcast
What are the key ingredients for building a future-ready, dynamic business ecosystem from the Middle East?
Flavors of Ambition explores this question with industry pioneers, global investors, and visionary leaders shaping the region’s future. From technology and AI to renewable energy, trade, healthcare and education, each episode uncovers the forces driving transformation and investment across the Middle East.
Funding Change, Not Just Charity | Episode 1
The act of giving isn’t just tradition, it’s a responsibility. But to create real, lasting impact, philanthropy must go beyond generosity. It needs strategy, collaboration, and a long-term vision.
Think Local Build Global | Episode 2
True impact isn’t measured by what you build for yourself, it’s defined by what you create for others. In this episode of Flavors of Ambition, we sit down with Fadi Ghandour, co-founder of Aramex and a trailblazer in Middle Eastern entrepreneurship, investment, and digital transformation.
From Heritage to High-Tech | Episode 3
The Middle East is investing in more than just the technologies of tomorrow, it’s investing in the people, ideas, and institutions that will shape them. In this episode of Flavors of Ambition, we speak with Dr. Najwa Aaraj, CEO of the Technology Innovation Institute in Abu Dhabi, to explore how the UAE is building world-class capabilities in deep tech, from cryptography and quantum computing to AI and robotics.
Climate Change and Sustainability
Video
July 26, 2022
Our Purpose for Driving Climate Change in the Middle East
At BCG in the Middle East, Climate & Sustainability is a key priority, and the region is a driver for change. We have and will continue to work hard with our clients and partners in our regional hub to deliver against net-zero and circularity goals, to ensure the prosperity of future generations.
Article
April 25, 2023
Almost half of a project’s carbon abatement practices can create cost savings or are zero cost—and emerging biogenic construction technologies could solve the most difficult abatement issues.
Article
March 8, 2023
As energy companies transition to a green economy, the livelihoods of millions of people working in carbon-intensive industries will be affected. Here’s how to make sure no one gets left behind.
Article
February 22, 2023
Experience curve effects will reduce the cost of carbon capture deployment. But for these projects to happen at scale, policymakers will need to take action.
Digital, Tech & AI
Video
September 29, 2020
Metaverse Technology Is Set to Add over AED14 Billion to Dubai’s Economy
Whether it’s infrastructure and technology such as VR/AR headsets and metaverse worlds or content-driven (including NFT), an important question for businesses exploring opportunities in the metaverse is: What real value monetization can be created, and how to tap into that?
Video
July 14, 2020
Improving Education in the Middle East
BCG’s Leila Hoteit explains that countries seeking quick advances must target support from industry and focus on educating for jobs—and must quickly establish best practices that deliver high return on investment.
Slideshow
December 7, 2023
With the remarkable rise of Gen AI, how does the ME talent market faire towards AI in the workplace, and what do they expect for the future?
Article
February 13, 2023
In this paper, we shed light on select regulatory frameworks and policy measures that would be critical to transition to 5G and position this critical technology as a launchpad for the digital economy.
Financial Institutions
Video
August 2, 2024
BSF's Path to a Banking System Upgrade
Banque Saudi Fransi, one of the largest banks in Saudi Arabia, worked in tandem with BCG to introduce a core banking system. Here’s how the institution achieved this major business milestone and implemented it seamlessly.
Report
July 10, 2024
The time is right for a full-scale technology transformation to boost profit margins and enable a new era of efficiencies.
Report
June 26, 2024
Despite a continuing funding chill, fintech is on track for $1.5 trillion in revenues by 2030. But the rules of the game have changed.
Report
May 6, 2024
The key to future growth lies in using artificial intelligence to execute a highly effective three-part plan.
Report
March 13, 2023
Saudi Arabia’s banking sector experienced a period of high profitability in 2022 and is poised for continued growth for 2023.
Article
March 1, 2023
The next few years could be make-or-break for some banks. If they don’t join the digital ecosystem movement, they will be consumed by it.
How We Work with Clients
BCG's teams in the Middle East applies strategic expertise and solutions. Read more about the capabilities and industry knowledge our team brings to local clients.