The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently participated in a high-level briefing on the nation’s artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. This suggests an increasingly prioritized national effort to integrate AI across key sectors.
Regional AI Growth
The UAE’s focus on AI comes amid significant developments elsewhere in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia has risen to third place in global AI rankings, indicating rapid investment and adoption of the technology.
Cybersecurity Advances
Complementing this regional trend, a new cybersecurity platform built in Saudi Arabia, specializing in operational technology (OT) security, was unveiled. This highlights a growing emphasis on AI-driven defense capabilities alongside broader AI development.
Implications
These developments indicate a strategic shift in the region toward becoming major players in the global AI landscape. The UAE’s presidential engagement, coupled with Saudi Arabia’s ranking and cybersecurity initiatives, suggests a coordinated effort to secure economic and strategic advantages through AI.
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The UAE and Saudi Arabia’s moves position the Middle East as a rising force in AI, with implications for global competition, investment, and technological leadership.
