The UAE continues to make significant progress in building the digital future, driven by strategic investments in artificial intelligence and cutting-edge infrastructure. Since launching the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in 2017, the country has prioritised sectors such as healthcare, education, renewable energy, transportation, and the environment, with the goal of being the world’s leading AI investor by 2031.
The UAE has been recognised as a leader in AI and blockchain usage. It has topped the globe in fibre-to-the-home network coverage for nine years in a row, now covering 99.5% of its territory. According to Ookla, in March 2025, it topped mobile internet speeds and ranked second globally in fixed broadband performance.
AI has altered government services, resulting in increased efficiency and satisfaction. According to the United Nations’ 2024 E-Government Survey, the UAE ranks first in the region in the Telecommunication Infrastructure Index, while Oxford Insights ranks first in the Government AI Readiness Index.
AI-related employment growth is accelerating, with LinkedIn reporting a 74% yearly increase. Experts from NVIDIA, BCG, and Kearney have all praised the UAE’s transition from AI adoption to full-scale implementation.
