Abu Dhabi is rapidly emerging as a leading artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), according to recent data from the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), featured by TV BRICS.
Between June 2023 and June 2024, the emirate’s AI sector grew by 61%, now boasting 673 AI companies—a significant share of the nearly 90,904 AI firms worldwide. Over the first half of 2025 alone, 150 new AI companies were launched, driven by strategic investments, advanced infrastructure, and growing demand across diverse sectors.
Shamis Ali Khalfan Al Dhaheri, Second Vice Chairman and Managing Director of ADCCI, stated that Abu Dhabi is transitioning “from early adoption of AI to real-world transformation” by fostering an ecosystem grounded in research, consultancy, and enterprise solutions.
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