Gulf Business · 30 Sep, 11:18 · Business briefing

AI adoption among UAE businesses rises to 72 per cent, AWS report finds

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

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A recent report by AWS indicates that artificial intelligence adoption among businesses in the United Arab Emirates has reached seventy-two per cent. This significant uptake highlights a rapid shift towards integrating automated systems across various sectors. The data suggests that UAE organisations are increasingly leveraging AI to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth. For professionals, this statistic underscores the accelerating normalisation of AI tools in the workplace, moving beyond experimental phases into mainstream business strategy and daily operations.

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