AI is already driving measurable impact across various sectors, from energy to public services. As an early AI adopter in the region, the UAE’s next growth phase will be shaped by responsible, strategic deployment. With global AI spending projected to reach $2 trillion in 2026 and AI expected to contribute $100 billion to the UAE’s GDP by 2030, the focus has shifted toward execution.

Against this backdrop, the upcoming Machines Can Think summit offers insight into the ideas shaping the AI landscape. According to Alexander Khanin, Founder of Machines Can See and Polynome, six core themes will define how organisations move from ambition to impact: