Digital Leadership
Charting the Course for a Digital Future
The Digital Transformation Centre is a non-profit foundation guiding society through the complexities of technological change. We unite industry intelligence with community needs to build a more prosperous and inclusive world. As a strategic think tank and advocacy institution, we serve as your compass in navigating the profound shifts reshaping economies, governance, and daily life across the Middle East and Africa region.
Your Compass in the Digital Age
The Digital Transformation Centre stands as a strategic think tank and advocacy institution, not a training centre. Our purpose is fundamentally different: we exist to demystify change, champion inclusive policies, and empower stakeholders across all sectors to make informed, strategic decisions in an era of unprecedented technological disruption.
We bridge the gap between industry innovation and societal needs, translating complex technological trends into actionable intelligence for policymakers, business leaders, and community stakeholders. Our work ensures that digital transformation serves not merely technological advancement, but genuine human progress and economic prosperity for all.
Strategic Consultation
Providing expert guidance and comprehensive digital roadmaps tailored to organisational needs and sectoral contexts.
Policy Advocacy
Engaging directly with policymakers to shape fair, evidence-based regulations that balance innovation with protection.
Public Awareness
Leading dialogues and producing accessible resources to help everyone understand digital transformation's implications.
Capacity Building
Delivering high-level workshops and strategic briefings designed specifically for senior leaders and decision-makers.
Driven by Cross-Industry Intelligence
At the heart of the Digital Transformation Centre lies our unique network of Strategic Committees—the foundation's intellectual engine. These committees comprise volunteer industry leaders, senior practitioners, and subject matter experts who generously contribute their time and expertise to co-create solutions for our most pressing digital challenges.
This collaborative model ensures our work remains grounded in real-world experience whilst maintaining the independence and rigour expected of a leading think tank. Our committees span the full spectrum of economic activity, from e-commerce and financial services to healthcare, education, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Featured Insight
From Our Hub: Our article in Education View Magazine, titled "A Sovereign Blueprint for a Global Challenge: From International Insights to National Implementation," outlines the DTC's core methodology—translating global best practices into locally relevant, nationally implementable digital strategies.
Our Mission
Building a Future That Works for Everyone
Vision Statement
A digitally empowered and inclusive society across the Middle East and Africa region, where technology serves as a catalyst for shared prosperity and sustainable development.
Mission Statement
To empower institutions, businesses, and communities by making digital knowledge, tools, and opportunities genuinely accessible. We bridge the gap between technological possibility and practical implementation, ensuring that digital transformation benefits all stakeholders, not merely the privileged few.
A Foundation Built on Principle and Purpose
The Founder's Vision
The Digital Transformation Centre was established on a founding principle that purposeful technology can serve as an economic lifeline for developing regions. Our founder recognised that whilst digital disruption poses challenges, it also presents unprecedented opportunities for leapfrogging traditional development constraints and building more inclusive, resilient economies.
Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees provides strategic oversight and governance, ensuring the foundation maintains its independence, rigour, and commitment to public benefit. Composed of distinguished leaders from diverse sectors, the Board safeguards our mission whilst enabling the flexibility needed to respond to rapidly evolving technological landscapes.
The Strategic Committees
The DTC's distinctive strength lies in our committee-based model, where volunteer leaders from industry, academia, and civil society co-create solutions. This collaborative intelligence approach ensures our recommendations reflect diverse perspectives and remain grounded in practical realities whilst maintaining intellectual independence.
How We Drive Systemic Change
The Digital Transformation Centre operates through four interconnected pillars of action, each designed to address different aspects of digital transformation whilst contributing to a coherent whole. This comprehensive approach enables us to influence change at multiple levels—from individual organisations to national policy frameworks.
01
Strategic Consultation
We provide tailored guidance for businesses, government agencies, and civil society organisations navigating digital transformation. Our consultations draw upon the collective intelligence of our Strategic Committees to deliver evidence-based roadmaps that align technological capabilities with organisational missions and societal needs.
02
Policy Advocacy & Lobbying
Working directly with policymakers, regulators, and legislative bodies, we advocate for evidence-based laws and regulations that balance innovation with consumer protection, competition with market stability, and economic growth with social inclusion. Our policy work draws upon comparative analysis and sector-specific expertise to inform sound governance frameworks.
03
Public Awareness & Dialogue
We create accessible reports, host public seminars, and facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogues to demystify digital transformation for broader audiences. By translating complex technological trends into clear, actionable insights, we enable informed public discourse and democratic participation in shaping our digital future.
04
Capacity Building
Our capacity-building initiatives comprise high-level workshops and strategic briefings designed specifically for senior leaders, board members, and decision-makers. Rather than technical training, we focus on strategic literacy—equipping leaders to ask the right questions, evaluate opportunities, and oversee digital initiatives effectively.
The Expert Hub
Where Industry Leaders Shape the Digital Future
The engine of the Digital Transformation Centre is our network of Strategic Committees, organised into four distinct clusters that span the full spectrum of digital transformation. These committees bring together senior practitioners, industry leaders, and subject matter experts who volunteer their time and expertise to address the most pressing digital challenges facing our region.
Each committee operates as a focused think tank, conducting research, developing recommendations, and engaging with stakeholders within their respective domains. Together, they form a powerful ecosystem of collaborative intelligence that informs all aspects of our work.
Economic & Commercial Transformation
E-commerce, Retail & Consumer Goods
Examining the digital disruption of retail models, consumer behaviour shifts, and the regulatory frameworks needed to support fair, competitive online marketplaces.
Financial Services & FinTech
Analysing digital payment systems, blockchain applications, regulatory technology, and the future of banking in an increasingly cashless, decentralised financial ecosystem.
Venture Capital & Startup Ecosystem
Exploring how to build vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems, connect founders with capital, and create enabling environments for innovation and scale-up success.
Social & Public Sector Transformation
Healthcare & Health-Tech
Addressing telemedicine, electronic health records, AI diagnostics, and the policy frameworks required to ensure equitable access to digital health innovations.
Education & Edu-Tech
Examining digital learning platforms, credentialing systems, and strategies to bridge digital divides in educational access and quality across diverse contexts.
Law, Public Safety & Gov-Tech
Exploring digital government services, legal technology, cybercrime prevention, and the modernisation of public institutions through thoughtful technology adoption.
Foundational & Infrastructure Transformation
Agriculture, Water & Food Security
Leveraging precision agriculture, IoT sensors, and data analytics to enhance food production, water management, and supply chain resilience in resource-constrained environments.
Property Technology & Urban Development
Examining smart cities, PropTech innovations, sustainable urban planning, and the integration of digital infrastructure in built environments for improved quality of life.
Telecommunications & Digital Infrastructure
Addressing connectivity gaps, spectrum allocation, 5G deployment, and the foundational infrastructure required to support inclusive digital transformation across the region.
Cross-Cutting & Thematic Transformation
Artificial Intelligence Ethics & Governance
Developing frameworks for responsible AI development, algorithmic transparency, bias mitigation, and the ethical deployment of machine learning systems across sectors.
Cybersecurity & Data Trust
Addressing data protection, privacy regulations, cyber resilience, and the trust frameworks essential for digital economy growth and citizen confidence in digital services.
Future of Work & Human Capital
Examining workforce transitions, skills development, remote work policies, and strategies to ensure technological change creates opportunities rather than exacerbating inequalities.
ESG & Digital Sustainability
Exploring the intersection of environmental, social, and governance considerations with digital transformation, including sustainable technology practices and climate-related innovations.
How Our Committees Drive Change
Analyse & Research
Committees conduct rigorous research, gather industry intelligence, and analyse emerging trends to build evidence-based understanding.
Strategise & Recommend
Drawing upon collective expertise, committees develop practical recommendations, policy proposals, and strategic frameworks.
Advocate & Implement
Recommendations are translated into advocacy initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and practical implementation support.

Lend Your Expertise. Shape the Future.
We extend a prestigious invitation to experienced professionals and thought leaders to contribute to our Strategic Committees. This is an opportunity to influence digital policy, collaborate with peers across industries, and contribute to building a more inclusive digital future. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Insights & Impact
Our Forthcoming Publications & Initiatives
The Digital Transformation Centre's intellectual output serves as a bridge between academic rigour and practical applicability. This section will house the research, analysis, and insights generated by our Strategic Committees, translated into accessible formats for diverse audiences—from policymakers requiring concise briefings to industry practitioners seeking in-depth sectoral analysis.
Our publications maintain the highest standards of independence and evidence-based reasoning whilst remaining accessible to non-specialist audiences. We believe that digital transformation is too important to be left solely to technologists, and that informed public discourse requires high-quality, jargon-free information.
Policy Briefs
Concise, evidence-based recommendations designed specifically for policymakers, legislators, and regulators addressing digital governance challenges.
Industry Reports
Comprehensive sectoral analyses examining digital transformation trends, opportunities, and challenges within specific industries across the MEA region.
Impact Stories
Real-world case studies documenting successful digital transformation initiatives, lessons learnt, and practical insights for organisations undertaking similar journeys.
News & Events
Announcements of webinars, public dialogues, committee briefings, and other initiatives that advance public understanding and stakeholder engagement.
Join Our Mission
The Digital Transformation Centre's work depends upon the engagement of committed organisations and individuals who share our vision of inclusive, purposeful technological change. We offer three principal pathways for engagement, each designed to leverage different forms of contribution towards our shared mission of building a digitally empowered and equitable society.
Partner With Us
We invite organisations and institutions—from government agencies to private sector companies to civil society groups—to partner with the DTC on specific initiatives, research projects, or advocacy campaigns.
  • Co-develop sector-specific research and policy recommendations
  • Sponsor public awareness initiatives and stakeholder dialogues
  • Collaborate on capacity-building programmes for your stakeholders
  • Access our network of experts for strategic guidance
Partnerships enable us to deepen our impact within specific sectors whilst maintaining our independence and public benefit mission.
Become an Expert Contributor
We seek accomplished professionals who can contribute as speakers, mentors, committee members, or advisers. This is not about time-intensive volunteering, but rather strategic contributions of expertise when and where they create maximum value.
  • Join a Strategic Committee aligned with your expertise
  • Serve as a speaker or panellist at our public events
  • Contribute to our research and publication initiatives
  • Mentor emerging leaders in your field
Expert contributors gain access to a distinguished network whilst shaping the digital transformation agenda.
Support Our Mission
As a non-profit foundation, the DTC relies upon philanthropic support to maintain our independence and expand our impact. We welcome funding from organisations that share our commitment to inclusive digital transformation.
  • General operating support to sustain our core activities
  • Project-specific funding for targeted initiatives
  • Endowment contributions for long-term sustainability
  • In-kind contributions of expertise, technology, or venues
All supporters are recognised appropriately whilst we maintain full editorial and programmatic independence.
Get in Touch
The Digital Transformation Centre welcomes enquiries from policymakers, business leaders, researchers, media professionals, and potential partners. Whether you seek strategic guidance, wish to contribute your expertise, or simply want to learn more about our work, we encourage you to reach out.
We endeavour to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours during business days. For time-sensitive media requests, please mark your message as urgent and include your deadline.
Direct Contact
General Enquiries:
info@dtc.foundation
Partnership Opportunities:
partnerships@dtc.foundation