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UAE to Host Ai Everything Global 2026 in Abu Dhabi
The UAE continues to strengthen its position as a global AI leader with the announcement that Ai Everything Global Summit & Expo 2026 will be hosted in Abu Dhabi. This milestone reinforces the UAE's commitment to advancing AI excellence, fostering innovation, and shaping AI-driven economies. The Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027 aims to make Abu Dhabi the world's first fully AI-powered government within two years, solidifying the UAE's role as a leading global AI hub, second only to the United States in AI talent.
The announcement was made at the inaugural Ai Everything Global Summit at St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi, the largest gathering of AI and technology leaders. Ai Everything Global is a fully AI-focused event under GITEX GLOBAL, the world's largest tech and startup show. The first edition witnessed overwhelming participation, welcoming delegates from over 149 countries. Organized by KAOUN International, the international events arm of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Ai Everything Global will take place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT). The event will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to drive AI adoption and shape the future of artificial intelligence under the UAE's visionary leadership.
H.E. Faisal Al Bannai, Adviser to the UAE President & Secretary General of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), emphasized the UAE's commitment to AI innovation, advanced technologies, and R&D, fostering a dynamic ecosystem that empowers talent and drives strategic progress. He highlighted the significance of Ai Everything Global as a platform that brings together AI leaders to challenge conventions and explore synergies for responsible AI deployment. Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director & Group CEO of ADNEC Group, stated that hosting Ai Everything Global further positions Abu Dhabi as a hub for technological innovation, attracting world-class expertise and fostering meaningful discussions on AI's future. Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of KAOUN International and EVP of DWTC, underscored the event's role in shaping the global AI economy by influencing policies, investments, and technological advancements while ensuring the responsible adoption of AI worldwide.
Ai Everything Global aims to accelerate AI adoption across industries, optimize global AI frameworks, and enable cross-continental collaborations. The event will drive AI-powered economic transformation, foster research and development, and advance global AI talent development. Abu Dhabi's ADNEC Centre, a world-class, multi-award-winning venue with state-of-the-art facilities and six onsite hotels, will provide an ideal setting for high-level discussions, AI showcases, and policymaking forums.
With AI projected to contribute $100 billion to the UAE's GDP by 2030, Ai Everything Global aligns with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 and the Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027. The UAE is actively engaged in global AI initiatives, including the $500 billion Stargate AI Consortium and ADQ Growth Lab's $27 million investment in R&D testbed projects. Dubai's public sector has introduced Chief AI Officers across government entities, ensuring AI integration remains central to policymaking and public service innovation. Meanwhile, the UAE continues to drive AI talent development through its ambitious 'One Million Arab Coders' initiative, equipping the next generation with AI and coding skills to future-proof the workforce.
Before the 2026 edition, Ai Everything Global 2025 will take place on February 4 in Abu Dhabi and February 5-6 in Dubai under the theme 'Big Winds of Change: It's AI in Everything.' The event will feature 200+ speakers, groundbreaking showcases, and participation from over 500 global tech enterprises and startups across 70+ countries. Leading technology companies, including ASUS, Alibaba Cloud, AWS, Dell, e&, Fortinet, G42, HP, IBM, Intel, Lenovo, Nokia, Oracle, Palo Alto Networks, Red Hat, and Zoom, will present AI-driven innovations. More than 500 Chief AI Officers and top industry executives will gather in Abu Dhabi, alongside 150 major investors managing $70 billion in assets.
As Ai Everything Global Summit & Expo 2026 approaches, the UAE remains at the forefront of AI innovation, driving the next wave of transformation in artificial intelligence, digital economies, and technological advancements.
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