UAE Leads World in Generative AI Adoption with 73.3% Usage
UAE Leads World in Generative AI Adoption UAE tops world in AI adoption, extends its lead over nations The United Arab Emirates continues to strengthen its position as the world leader in artificial intelligence integration. According to Microsoft’s AI Economy Institute Q2 2026 report, 73.3 percent of the UAE’s working-age population uses generative AI tools, increasing from 70.1 percent in Q1 . How is the UAE expanding its global AI leadership? The UAE’s proactive digital policies and public sector initiatives have accelerated tech integration across industries. By cultivating robust infrastructure and encouraging enterprise adoption, the nation widened its top-ranking lead over global tech hubs. The UAE continues to lead globally in generative AI adoption, with 73.3 percent of its working-age population using generative AI tools in Q2 2026, according to Microsoft’s AI Economy Institute. The UAE’s adoption rate increased from 70.1 percent in Q1, widening its lead over… pi...