AI adoption globally is attracting serious investment and leadership attention. In growth markets such as the Middle East, AI is projected to add more than $232 billion to GDP by 2035, supported by national strategies that prioritise skills, infrastructure, and industry partnerships. This momentum shows how quickly organisations across the region are shifting from curiosity to practical execution. Against this backdrop, Alteryx, Inc. has outlined predictions on how AI will evolve in 2026 and what leaders should expect as the technology matures.