UAE ranks first globally for using AI every day
The UAE’s Rise to the Top
The UAE has become the world’s leading country for everyday AI use. This is based on verified data reported by Gulf News, Khaleej Times and Arabian Business. Studies confirm that AI is now part of daily life for most residents and workers across the Emirates.
Daily AI Use at Work
According to Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab, the UAE has the highest share of professionals using AI tools every single day. Around 59.4 percent of workers rely on AI during their job. No other country has reached this level. This makes the UAE the global leader in real-world AI integration.
AI in Daily Life at Home
AI is not limited to workplaces. A KPMG survey highlighted by Gulf News found that 97 percent of UAE residents use AI at work, in studies or for personal tasks. People use AI to plan, translate, search, shop and organise their day. It has become part of normal life.
AI in Shopping and Consumer Behaviour
Khaleej Times reported that about 70 percent of UAE consumers used AI in their recent shopping journey. Virtual try-ons, personalised recommendations and AI chat assistants are now common across retail apps and online stores. This shows how quickly AI has entered daily habits.
Government Services Powered by AI
The UAE was the first country to appoint a Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence. Since then, AI has been built into visa systems, customer service, healthcare analytics, law drafting and digital platforms across the government. Many residents use AI-powered services without even realising it. This is part of why adoption is so high.
National Strategy Behind the Growth
The UAE AI Strategy 2031 aims to improve government performance, develop digital talent and grow the AI economy. The country continues to roll out advanced tools and local AI models, such as Falcon, to support Arabic AI development. Major investments in data centres and digital infrastructure keep the UAE ahead.
Economic Impact and Future Skills
Reports summarised by Arabian Business show that AI could contribute close to 100 billion dollars to the UAE economy by 2030. As AI grows, many employees will need new skills. Yet people in the UAE remain optimistic and confident about AI’s long-term benefits.
Why the UAE Stands Out
The UAE leads because its people actually use AI every day. Adoption is encouraged, supported and built into both private and public systems. AI is part of daily work, personal life, shopping and government services. This combination makes the UAE the number one country for everyday AI use.
Sources:
- “UAE tops global rankings in AI adoption in the workplace” — Gulf News (Gulf News)
- “UAE: 6 in 10 employees use AI in daily jobs as country tops global benchmark in AI integration” — Khaleej Times (Khaleej Times)
- “AI Diffusion Report: Mapping global AI adoption and innovation” — Microsoft, cited across media coverage (Source)
- “UAE leads global AI adoption, with 59.4% of workforce using AI tools daily” — FintechNews / secondary media summarising the Microsoft report (Fintechnews Middle East)
- “UAE leads global AI adoption with 97% of residents using it” — Gulf News on KPMG-based adoption data (Gulf News)
