Abu Dhabi Becomes AI Hub in MENA Region

Published on 8.11.25

  Abu Dhabi has emerged as a leading center for artificial intelligence in the Middle East and North Africa, driven by strategic investment, advanced infrastructure, and cross-sector demand. The emirate is home to over 150 new AI companies launched between January and June 2025, with Microsoft's WORLD3 partnering with Azure for advanced AI infrastructure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) supporting a scalable ecosystem. Abu Dhabi's institutions, such as AIATC and ATRC, are setting global standards for AI adoption, while the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched a new strategic roadmap to prioritize ease of doing business, policy advocacy, and ecosystem connectivity. The UAE aims to increase AI's contribution to 14% of GDP by 2031 through its Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031.

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