What AI leadership actually costs — three ways
A fractional CFO costs a fraction of a full-time one. AI leadership works the same way. Pick how much you think you need — see what each option really costs per year. (Cost of leadership, not a revenue promise.)
less per year than a full-time hire — for senior AI ownership you probably don't need full-time yet. You get judgment and a monthly rhythm, not a 40-hour headcount.
Full-time band from UAE market data (full-time CTO ≈ AED 50–125k/mo; CAIO median ≈ AED 1.3M/yr loaded). Dagaz retainer bands are list prices. This compares the cost of leadership options — it is not a promise of savings, revenue, or results. Build work is quoted separately. dagaz.io