(53) Knowledge management practices in the Middle East: challenges and trends, Ammar Y. Kassab

Ammar Y. Kassab
International Business School
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

DOI: 10.47556/J.IJIKMMENA.5.2.2016.2

Purpose: The aim of this study is to explore the knowledge management practices and indicate all their challenges and trends in the Middle East through the previous literature.
Design/Methodology: The methodology used for this paper was structured by exploring an extensive literature of knowledge management practices and case studies from Middle Eastern countries.
Findings: The study shows some improvements for the implementation of knowledge management strategies in Middle Eastern countries. It also shows a need to adopt sustainable development policies for the long term.
Implications: The limitations of this paper have been framed within the reviewed and refereed articles. All implications will be directed to governments in the Middle East as a recommendation on the significance of sustainable development.
Keywords: Knowledge Management, Middle East, Sustainable Development, Knowledge Management Practices
Paper Type: Conceptual Paper