Prof. Adel Al-Alawi is a distinguished Business & Information Systems professor with over 35 years of experience in teaching, research, and training in higher education. He has significantly contributed to business education in Bahrain, founding several academic departments and programs. A recognized authority in his field, he has published over 108 articles, garnering more than 2,700 citations, and has received accolades, such as the ISACA Professional Award for Innovation. As a former PhD Program Coordinator in Business Analytics, he is committed to mentoring future business leaders. In 2014, he successfully published over 40 papers with his Ph.D. students, all listed in Scopus. His expertise encompasses Knowledge Management, Supply Chain Management, MIS, HRM, OB, digitalization, organizational change, and organizational theory. Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for international journals and has held roles as a supervisor and examiner for numerous theses. He is also a member of promotion panels at several regional and global universities.