UAE

The findings underscore how strategic investments by Gulf nations are translating into global competitiveness.

Phishing campaigns now resemble legitimate digital communications, challenging even well-trained professionals to spot the difference.

This people-first philosophy is supported by an advanced digital infrastructure and a government-wide push to deliver seamless, anticipatory services.

Nearly half of surveyed executives believe the UAE is ahead of most nations in AI adoption, ranking the Middle East just behind the United States and China in terms of AI leadership.

MBZUAI’s program places AI at its core, covering areas such as machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics.