91% of UAE businesses consider AI crucial for future growth: survey

91% of UAE businesses consider AI crucial for future growth: survey

While the UAE continues to position itself as a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI), a new study shows that 91% of businesses in the Emirates believe that it will shape the economic landscape for future growth in the region. The new study, conducted by online learning platform Coursera, in partnership with YouGov, revealed that 83% of UAE businesses were ready to integrate generative AI into their operations. Another 82% of the survey group, comprising more than 500 business leaders in the UAE, revealed they had already implemented AI into their existing offerings, with 51% stating extensive implementation covering all functions. The study, aimed to uncover perceptions of generative AI and its impact on businesses and the workforce, said that 85% of business leaders believed generative AI would reshape their customer offerings or business operations in the next three years. “The remarkable implementation of generative AI and UAE companies’ commitment to embracing this transformative technology highlight the nation’s successful investment in shaping the future. This strategic move aligns with ongoing digital transformation efforts, unlocking unprecedented efficiency and productivity for the workforce,” said Kais Zribi, General Manager for the Middle East and Africa at Coursera, in a statement. “Data from our