Research Seminar on Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Financial Decision-Making

The Deanship of Graduate Studies at the Islamic University of Minnesota - Main Center, represented by the College of Economics and Business Administration, Department of Financial Management and Investment, held a scientific research seminar to discuss the research proposal submitted by Master’s student Mohammed Omar Masri Imam. The study examines the impact of artificial intelligence technologies and digital transformation on the efficiency of financial decision-making and the enhancement of firm value.

The research proposal, entitled "The Impact of AI-Supported Digital Transformation on Maximizing Firm Value: The Mediating Role of Financial Decision-Making Efficiency - An Applied Study of Saudi Telecommunications Companies Listed on the Capital Market Authority for the Period 2016–2025," explores the relationship between digital transformation and artificial intelligence applications on the one hand, and the efficiency of financial decisions and firm value on the other.

The study gains particular significance amid the rapid development of digital technologies and the growing opportunities offered by artificial intelligence applications to support financial decision-making and improve organizational performance across various economic sectors, particularly the telecommunications sector in Saudi Arabia.

The seminar was conducted via video conferencing and featured an academic committee comprising a group of faculty members. The committee was chaired by Dr. Mabrouka Hussein Himmat, Head of the Department of Financial Management and Investment, with Dr. Abdul Majeed Mohammed Ahmed Bakhit, Dr. Latifat Abdulatif Ahmed Al-Sawi, and Dr. Laith Fouad Al-Shouha serving as committee members.

During the seminar, the committee provided a number of academic observations and recommendations aimed at strengthening the research proposal and enhancing its methodological aspects. The discussion also addressed the study’s key themes and its academic and practical dimensions.

At the conclusion of the seminar, the committee praised the academic quality of the research proposal, highlighting its clear research vision and its scientific and practical significance. The committee emphasized the relevance of the topic in light of the growing adoption of artificial intelligence and digital transformation in financial and administrative fields, and wished the researcher continued success in completing his academic and research journey.