According to the international report, the UAE is among the leading countries in AI adoption relative to gross domestic product, alongside Singapore.
More than 80% of employees in the UAE regularly use AI at work, with high levels of trust in the technology.
AI engineering skills grew by more than 100% between 2019 and 2025, making the UAE one of the fastest-growing countries in this field.
The country recorded a substantial inflow of technical talent at a rate of 4.40 per 10,000 LinkedIn members, one of the highest rates globally.
AI-related roles accounted for 2.87% of advertised jobs in 2025, reflecting growing demand for these skills.
AI education was introduced as a compulsory school subject from the 2025–2026 academic year as part of the UAE's Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031.
The report praised Abu Dhabi's Technology Innovation Institute and its development of Falcon models, highlighting its position as a major international AI research center.
These indicators show that the UAE is seeking to build a comprehensive AI ecosystem spanning education, talent, policy, and scientific research, as well as adopting the technology.
UAE Ranked Among the World’s Leading AI Hubs in the AI Index 2026
Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence said in its AI Index 2026 report that the UAE has become a leading country in AI adoption, supported by advanced policies, widespread employee use, and rapid growth in technical talent.
