UAE ranks in top 10 nations with most AI firms per capita
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The UAE has achieved a remarkable position among the top 10 countries with the most AI companies per million population, UAE ranks among the top 10 nations globally for AI firms per capita.
The UAE has secured a position among the top 10 nations worldwide with the highest number of artificial intelligence (AI) firms per million people, underscoring its ambitions to become a global leader in AI and digital transformation, as revealed in the
The report, a collaborative effort between the International Finance Forum (IFF) and
Deep
Knowledge
Group
,
analysed
over 55,000 AI companies worldwide.
Image courtesy: International Finance Forum and Deep Knowledge Group
The ranking highlights the UAE's efforts to attract and develop AI-driven enterprises as part of its broader economic diversification strategy. The country has heavily invested in AI research, talent acquisition, and regulatory frameworks, positioning itself as a hub for innovation.
Dmitry
Kaminskiy
,
general
partner
of
Deep
Knowledge
Group
stated: 'The UAE's ranking among the top 10 countries for AI companies per capita demonstrates how targeted investments are creating an ecosystem where AI innovation thrives. This is a blueprint for how nations can transform strategic vision into measurable impact.'
UAE sets an example with key digital initiatives
The UAE has introduced several national AI initiatives, including appointing the world's first Minister of State for AI in 2017 and launching the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, aimed at integrating AI across key sectors such as healthcare, finance, and education.
The ranking places the UAE alongside global technology powerhouses, reflecting its growing influence in the AI sector.
Analysts say the country's business-friendly policies and AI-focused investments have contributed to the surge in AI startups and enterprises.
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