The role of the CEO is changing across the Middle East. As AI, digital transformation and national growth agendas reshape the region, technology leaders are under greater pressure to communicate clearly, build trust and stand out in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
CARMA’s CEO Media Index: Tech Leaders Edition analyses how earned media is positioning some of MENA’s most visible technology CEOs, revealing what drives their visibility, the topics shaping their profiles and how their leadership narratives differ.
What will the report answer?
- Which CEOs in tech are generating the strongest media visibility in MENA?
- What topics are helping technology leaders build credibility and influence?
- How is AI changing the way CEOs are positioned in the media?
- What makes some CEO narratives travel beyond their domestic markets?
- Which leadership attributes are most visible in media coverage?
The analysis is based on 475 online articles across global, pan-Arab and domestic media, focusing on the ten most visible leaders drawn from Forbes Middle East’s 2026 MENA technology leaders ranking.
Download The CEO Media Index: Tech Leaders Edition for the full findings, CEO profiles and implications for communicators.