• 78% of frontline employees in the GCC use GenAI regularly – second-highest adoption rate globally and 27 percentage points above the global average.
• 55% of frontline employees receive clear AI guidance from leadership, more than double the global average (25%).
• 64% of companies are redesigning end-to-end workflows and processes to reimagine functions, positioning the region as a leader in AI-driven business reshaping.
• 52% of respondents understand AI agents (vs. 33% globally), and 91% believe they are key to future success.

Dubai, UAE, November5, 2025–As AI becomes more mainstream, optimism and confidence in the GCC are notably higher than global averages, according to Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) latest “From Pilots to Progress: AI at Work in the GCC” study. The survey reveals that in 2025, the region ranked 2^nd globally in AI adoption, supported by strong leadership and effective digital transformation.

The survey highlights that 58% of GCC respondents expressed optimism (up 9 percentage points from 2024)and 45% reported confidence. These figures surpass global averages, indicating a strong regional embrace of AI.

New report presents a comprehensive approach that fuels the dynamism and resilience of the innovation ecosystem and positions it for long-term success in the face of global challenges and opportunities.

Dubai, UAE, August 28, 2025 – GCC governments are pinpointing Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) as pivotal to their national strategies, emphasizing the need for significant shifts in policy and engagement to adapt to the changing RDI ecosystem, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) in collaboration with the World Governments Summit 2025.

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“The new era of RDI means rethinking government’s role: A roadmap to guide decision making” report outlines six paradigm shifts essential for governments to stay competitive and foster a vibrant RDI environment. This transformation involves fostering collaboration across sectors, guiding innovations, and accelerating the deployment of advanced technologies. Simultaneously, RDI is marked by a blurring of disciplines, the convergence of basic research with applied innovation, and the synthetic (human + artificial) intelligence revolution. This evolving landscape suggests a seamless overlap of disciplines creating interdisciplinary solutions potent enough to address modern challenges like food security, through endeavors like lab-grown foods, and introducing innovative products such as nutrient-delivering smart clothes.

• In the GCC, 66% of executives expect AI to boost productivity, however, the need to upskill existing talent to meet AI needs is equally important
• 81% of GCC companies plan to increase tech investments in 2025, surpassing the global average of 73%
• 72% of GCC companies rank AI/GenAI as a top three strategic priority for 2025

Dubai, March 19, 2025 — Artificial Intelligence (AI) remains a top priority for business leaders worldwide in 2025, with a strong focus on achieving tangible results from AI initiatives. According to the latest findings from Boston Consulting Group (BCG)’s AI Radar global survey, one in three companies globally plans to allocate over $25 million to AI this year, while in the GCC, one in four companies is set to make a similar level of investment. The survey, including input from 1,803 C-level executives across 19 markets and 12 industries, highlights a widespread optimism about AI’s potential, tempered by significant challenges in realizing its full value.