Boards are lagging behind the rapid rise of AI. As companies adopt AI across operations, directors must rethink oversight, governance, and strategy. This blog explores what an AI-ready board looks like—and the key actions leaders should take now to navigate risks, unlock value, and stay competitive in an AI-driven world.

For years, the world has associated the UAE with futuristic skylines, supercars, and record-breaking architecture. But behind the scenes, something far more consequential is underway – a transformation that could redefine what a modern nation looks like. The UAE is not simply adopting AI. It is engineering a national AI ecosystem at extraordinary speed and scale , combining policy, infrastructure, education, and international partnerships in a way few countries have attempted