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

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

A recent report by Amazon Web Services 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 Amazon Web Services indicates that artificial intelligence adoption among businesses in the United Arab Emirates has reached seventy-two per cent. This significant uptake highlights the region's rapid digital transformation and the growing reliance on automated technologies across various sectors. For professionals operating in this market, the data confirms that AI is no longer an emerging trend but a core operational component. Understanding this widespread integration is essential for navigating the current employment landscape, as organisations increasingly prioritise digital capabilities and technological fluency in their workforce planning and strategic development.

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