Fast Company Middle East · 30 Sep, 13:01 · Business briefing

AI adoption among UAE businesses jumps to 72%, finds AWS report

A recent AWS report indicates that artificial intelligence adoption among businesses in the United Arab Emirates has surged to seventy-two per cent.

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A recent AWS report indicates that artificial intelligence adoption among businesses in the United Arab Emirates has surged to seventy-two per cent. This significant increase, highlighted by Fast Company Middle East, underscores a rapid shift in regional corporate strategy. Organisations are increasingly integrating AI technologies into their operations, reflecting a broader trend of digital transformation across the Gulf. The data suggests that AI is no longer an experimental tool but a core component of business infrastructure, signalling a mature phase of technological integration for enterprises in the region.

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