The United Arab Emirates continues to consolidate its position as a global hub for innovation and the future economy, through the adoption of ambitious strategies aimed at building a knowledge- and technology-based economy and accelerating digital transformation across key sectors.
Artificial intelligence is expected to contribute approximately 20% of non-oil GDP by 2031, equivalent to an estimated economic impact of around $91 billion — an indicator that reflects the rapid pace of digital transformation and the growing role of technology in supporting the competitiveness of the national economy.
As part of its forward-looking vision, the country is moving towards a fully AI-powered government by 2027, alongside the implementation of the National Investment Strategy 2031, which aims to more than double foreign direct investment flows and enhance the sustainability of economic growth.
The UAE also ranked among the top 10 countries globally for AI-driven resilience and first regionally in the Fifth Industrial Revolution Index, issued by the Oliver Wyman Forum in collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley — reflecting the success of its policies in supporting innovation and cementing a resilient and investment-attractive economic environment.
Walid Jumaa, Chief Executive Officer of Amnex International, said: