The University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School and Gartner Executive Programs, a unit of Gartner, Inc., will deliver their renowned CIO Academy in the Gulf Region.

CIO Academy is a popular management development programme for CIOs and IT directors. The programme has become established over several years at Oxford, helping many IT leaders to maximise the contribution of technology to their organisations.

The CIO Academy programme aims to equip IT leaders in the United Arab Emirates to combine the insight and experience of the world’s largest IT executive community and find solutions to address challenges and changing demands in today’s competitive environment.

United Arab Emirates, with its increased investment in infrastructure and ICT related development is one of the fastest growing regions in the Gulf. The awareness to embrace technology and best practice the in United Arab Emirates is unmistakable as businesses continue to take advantage of new technologies to overcome bottlenecks and increase their efficiency and growth.

His Excellency Rashed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre (ADSIC) will be a special guest speaker on the programme. ADSIC is the governmental body responsible for delivering the UAE’s acclaimed e-government platform to match the best in the world.

“Delivering this programme in the Gulf is an exciting yet natural step for the University. We have built valuable relationships with many prominent organizations and are pleased to further develop our commitment and offering to the region” said Professor Michael Earl, Acting Pro-Vice-Chancellor, (Development and External Affairs), University of Oxford.

CIOs interested in taking part should visit www.gartner.com/cioacademy or email dawn.gudelis AT gartner.com.