摘要：This article presents some practical insights and challenges encountered during the implementation of major IT projects in the government sector in Arab countries. The primary purpose of this article is to point out the identified pitfalls to the existing body of knowledge from a practitioner’s standpoint, as many of the articles published in this regard are published by vendors, consultants, or academics. Each item is discussed to highlight how it impacted the management and the overall performance of projects. They are believed to contribute significantly towards the successful management and implementation of projects, and as valuable lessons that should be recorded in an organisation’s knowledge and watch list repository.
