
Author ORCID Identifier
Mohammad AlMarzouq: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1664-7661
Youngjin Yoo: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8548-3475
Prasanna Karhade: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8078-2476
Thomas Grisold: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6126-1488
Tawfiq Alashoor: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4564-3854
Mazen Shawosh: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8987-9028
Mousa Albashrawi: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6269-1658
Abstract
As part of the inaugural conference of the Saudi AIS Chapter in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, a panel reflected on the Information Systems (IS) field, particularly in the context of digital transformation in the Arab region. Moderated by Mohammad AlMarzouq, a diverse group of international speakers discussed the identity and strengths of the field, elaborated on how the field can theorize unique regional developments—such as the cognitive city NEOM—and highlighted opportunities for Arab scholars to contribute to the global research discourse. This article provides an overview of the Saudi Conference on Information Systems (SaudiCIS), summarizes key insights from the panel, and discusses their implications for the IS research community.
Recommended Citation
AlMarzouq, M., Yoo, Y., Karhade, P., Grisold, T., Alashoor, T., Shawosh, M., & Albashrawi, M. (In press). Digital Transformation in the IS field: GREAT Research Opportunities in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries. Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 57, pp-pp. Retrieved from https://aisel.aisnet.org/cais/vol57/iss1/13
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