Biography
Syed Zamberi Ahmad (PhD, Hull University Business School) is currently serving as a Professor of Management at the Canadian University Dubai. Previously, he held the position of Professor at the Dubai Business School, University of Dubai, and was the Chair of Doctoral Studies and Research, as well as the Head of the Strategy, Leadership, and Management Department at the College of Business, Abu Dhabi University, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. With nearly two decades of experience in teaching, research, and administrative roles across higher education institutions in various countries, he has gained internationally recognized expertise. His research interests are wide-ranging, covering topics such as firm evolution, growth strategies, technology and organizational innovations, digital business, social networks, and entrepreneurship management. Professor Ahmad's commitment to advancing knowledge and education is evident through his extensive contributions, including research articles, books, and case studies, published in peer-reviewed international journals and presented at conferences.
Academic Publications
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Jais, R., Ngah, A. H., Rahi, S., Rashid, A., Ahmad, S. Z., & Mokhlis, S. (2026). Chatbots adoption intention in public sector in Malaysia from the perspective of TOE framework: The moderated and mediation model. Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management, 17(2), 303–324. https://doi.org/10.1108/JSTPM-04-2024-0151
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Ismail, M. D., Samsudin, Z., Mavondo, F., & Ahmad, S. Z. (2026). The effect of inter-organizational conflicts on the innovativeness of Malaysian small and medium-sized enterprises exporters: Potential mediators and moderators. International Journal of Conflict Management, 1–25. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCMA-08-2025-0288
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Khalid, K., Ahmad, S. Z., & Behery, M. (2026). The impact of social ties on balanced vs combined innovation: The role of dynamic capabilities and innovation climate in knowledge-intensive business services firms. International Journal of Innovation Science, 18(1), 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJIS-11-2023-0249
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Darwish, D., El-Adly, M., & Ahmad, S. Z. (2026). Artificial intelligence’s impact on theme parks’ competitiveness: Role of information systems and organisational agility. Tourism Review, 81(2), 631–650. https://doi.org/10.1108/TR-03-2024-0216
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Alzaabi, S. E. S., Kumar, A., Ahmad, S. Z., & Khakdaman, M. (2026). Leveraging digital orientation and green culture for sustainable advantage: A natural resource-based view perspective in hospitality sector. Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1108/DPRG-04-2025-0115
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Khalid, K., Ahmad, S. Z., & Abu Bakar, A. R. (2026). Policing in service innovation: The role of artificial intelligence and big data capabilities and organizational impact. Police Journal. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/0032258X261442402
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Mfarrej, M. F. B., Belyamani, I., Ahmad, S. Z., & Bakar, A. R. A. (2025). Exploring the path to sustainable firm performance: The role of leadership, learning, and procurement in SMEs. Sustainable Futures, 10, Article 101454. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101454
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Prakhar, P., Jaiswal, R., Gupta, S., Ahmad, S. Z., Piccardi, P., & Santoro, G. (2025). How can we improve entrepreneurial dynamics in electric vehicle manufacturing for a sustainable future: insights using a deep learning-based hybrid PLS-SEM-ANN approach. International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, 21(1), Article 57. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11365-025-01072-x
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Belyamani, I., Mfarrej, M. F. B., Ahmad, S. Z., & Abu Bakar, A. R. (2025). Pathways linking green digital transformation to sustainable development through knowledge sharing and dynamic capabilities. Discover Sustainability, 6(1), 1183. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-02075-y
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Alsuwaidi, R., Ahmad, S. Z., & Khalid, K. (2025). Determinants of financial well-being for emerging adults: The moderating effect of financial risk tolerance. International Journal of Social Economics, 52(7), 976-990. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSE-08-2023-0668
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Muneeb, D., Ahmad, S. Z., Abu Bakar, A. R., & Nazir, O. (2025). Role of dynamic capabilities in driving competitiveness of higher educational institutions. Management Research Review, 48(7), 1121. https://doi.org/10.1108/MRR-06-2024-0424
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Almheiri, H. M., Ahmad, S. Z., Khalid, K., & Ngah, A. H. (2025). Examining the impact of artificial intelligence capability on dynamic capabilities, organizational creativity and organization performance in public organizations. Journal of Systems and Information Technology, 27(1), 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1108/JSIT-10-2022-0239
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Ibrahim, A. A., Ahmad, S. Z., & Abu Bakar, A. R. (2025). Impact of competitive intelligence on firm sustainable competitiveness and performance: strategic design collaboration’s mediating role. Management Research Review, 48(2), 231–257. https://doi.org/10.1108/MRR-04-2024-0280
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Al Rawashdeh, S., Nasaj, M., & Ahmad, S. Z. (2025). Driving circular economy adoption through top management commitment and organisational motivation: A quantitative study on small- and medium-sized enterprises. International Journal of Organizational Analysis, 33(8), 2004–2025. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOA-04-2024-4449
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Al Hammadi, N. A., Haouas, I., & Ahmad, S. Z. (2025). Employee ambidexterity and firm sustainability in small and medium-sized enterprises: a resource-based perspective. International Journal of Organizational Analysis. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOA-01-2025-5148
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