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July 08, 2021

Middle East tech leaders share business continuity lessons from the pandemic

Responding to the pandemic has highlighted the strategies needed to respond to crises and drive future success. Hajar Almaazmi, head of IT at Ajman Bank; Yuri Misnik, CTO at First Abu Dhabi Bank; Arturo Garcia, chief automation officer at Abu Dhabi Terminals; and Mohamed Roushdy, ex-CIO at Dubai Asset Management, explain how business continuity plans helped keep their organizations working. Read more ▶

Image: Bankmed scales competency in cybersecurity along with customer services

Bankmed scales competency in cybersecurity along with customer services

Deploying applications for security vulnerability detection and remediation protection has given Lebanon-based Bankmed confidence to move up the customer services ladder as well. Read more ▶

What is a project manager? The lead role for project success

Project managers play the lead role in planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing projects. Here is a look at the project manager role, responsibilities, relevant certifications, expected salaries, and job-seeking tips.

Top Middle East tech conferences for 2021

CIO Middle East's guide to 2021 technology conferences is a selection of the top IT events in the region, curated especially for IT professionals. Conference schedules and agendas are subject to change, and this list is updated regularly to include the latest conference information.

5 tips for leading IT through crisis

IT leaders from Signet Jewelers, Workday, Turtle & Hughes, and One Call share lessons learned for effective leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

‘Citizen developer’ success requires strong IT oversight

In the hands of business users, low-code and no-code tools can be powerful — and risky. Here’s how IT leaders are setting up guardrails to ensure projects don’t go off track.

5 unpopular decisions every IT leader must make

Having to make difficult decisions may be the most challenging part of a CIO’s job. But from an organizational and career perspective, tough choices can be the most rewarding.

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