42% of organizations now qualify as AI Leaders, reflecting strategic investments in AI infrastructure and commitment to the AI 2031 Strategy.

• 39% of all GCC organizations now qualify as AI Leaders and 37% of UAE organizations have reached the critical ‘Scaling’ AI maturity stage, marking a shift from pilots to enterprise-wide implementation.
• The GCC region sets global standards, with its Public Sector achieving the highest AI maturity level across surveyed markets globally, while Tech, Media and Telecom (TMT) rank first within the GCC.

Dubai, UAE, 11 February 2026 – The UAE has positioned itself as a leading AI market, with 42% of organizations now qualifying as AI Leaders according to a comprehensive new study by Boston Consulting Group. The report, “Unlocking Potential: How GCC Organizations Can Convert AI Momentum into Value at Scale,” reveals that UAE organizations are not only matching global peers but demonstrating exceptional progress in enterprise-wide AI deployment.