Client Story

Accelerating AI Transformation and Business Value Across a Group

Al-Futtaim, one of the UAE’s largest,most diversified and progressive privately held businesses,embarked on an ambitious AI transformation journey to unlock new growth opportunities and redefine customer experiences across its broad portfolio of industries and business sectors. With Gartner’s strategic guidance and actionable tools, the Group established a unified AI vision, built scalable operating models, and delivered measurable business impact - setting a benchmark for digital innovation and value creation in the region.

Mission-critical priority

Harshdeep Jolly, Executive Director for Technology and AI Strategy at Al-Futtaim, sought support from Gartner to define and execute a bold, enterprise-wide AI transformation agenda. The partnership focused on identifying high-impact opportunities, designing scalable operating models, and developing the talent foundation needed to sustain innovation across all business units.  

How Gartner helped

  • Opportunity Radar Tool: Gartner’s Opportunity Radar enabled every division to identify and prioritize AI initiatives, creating a unified approach across the conglomerate.

  • Expert Advisory: Gartner’s experts provided strategic input on operating model design, ensuring scalability and relevance for a diverse organization.

  • Value Realization Frameworks: Gartner guided Al-Futtaim in measuring and maximizing the value of AI, supporting business case development and ROI tracking.

Business impact

By leveraging Gartner’s expertise, Al-Futtaim was able to:

  • Unified AI Vision: Established a common language and framework for AI across all divisions, driving alignment and collaboration.

  • Measurable Business Impact: Delivered tangible ROI through revenue uplift, cost savings, and enhanced customer experience.

  • Scalable Transformation: Built a repeatable, organization-wide operating model for AI, recognized as a best practice case study.

Industry

Industry

Retail, Automotive, Real Estate, Financial Services, Healthcare


Revenue

Revenue

-


Employees

Employees

40,000+

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