As part of its participation in the AI Everything Global Summit 2025, where it serves as a knowledge partner, TRENDS Research & Advisory has released a specialized research report in English titled “The Economic Impact of Artificial Intelligence in the UAE”.

TRENDS is also participating in the conference and exhibition held alongside the summit with an advanced technology pavilion, featuring cutting-edge AI-driven tools and a broad range of innovations and modern technologies. The exhibition will continue until February 6 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai.

The report highlights the UAE’s leadership in artificial intelligence and investment, positioning the country as a global AI hub. The UAE’s AI market is projected to grow to $46.33 billion by 2030, driven by the National AI Strategy 2031 and advanced innovation centers.

$96 Billion

The report explores the impact of artificial intelligence on the economy and key sectors. AI is expected to contribute $96 billion to the UAE’s GDP by 2030, transforming industries such as healthcare, finance, energy, and logistics. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of strengthening public-private partnerships and their role in workforce development.

The report also examines the UAE’s regulatory and ethical frameworks governing the responsible use of AI. These include the UAE Charter for the Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, data protection laws, and cybersecurity strategies, all of which ensure trust, governance, and ethically driven AI growth.

Fostering knowledge and culture

The TRENDS team participating in the AI Everything Exhibition and Conference engaged with officials, academics and AI specialists. Additionally, TRENDS researchers held a discussion session with Abdulmajeed Abbas, Director of Innovation and Emerging Technology at the Saudi Ministry of Media, focusing on leveraging AI tools to support knowledge and culture.

Responsible AI utilization

Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, emphasized the center’s commitment to the responsible deployment of modern technologies and AI to advance scientific research, knowledge dissemination, and culture. He highlighted that TRENDS’ participation in the AI Everything Summit reinforces these knowledge-driven initiatives.

Al-Ali noted that AI is playing a pivotal role in reshaping scientific research and human knowledge, enabling researchers to surpass traditional research limitations and achieve unprecedented discoveries that contribute to global progress and scientific advancement.

Innovative approach

Dr. Al-Ali reaffirmed TRENDS’ ambition to be a global leader in leveraging advanced technologies and AI tools for research and knowledge. He outlined the center’s innovative methodology, which incorporates AI, data analysis, and cloud computing to enhance research outcomes and expand knowledge dissemination.

TRENDS also aims to empower young researchers by developing intelligent research and knowledge platforms that provide access to extensive databases and advanced analytical tools.

Smart library

Rawdha Al-Marzooqi, Director of Distribution and Exhibitions at TRENDS, explained that the center’s pavilion at the summit features a range of AI-powered innovations, including a smart library showcasing summaries of 12 specialized books on AI. These include: Digital Empires: The Global Battle to Regulate Technology,  Think Tanks in a Changing World: Shifts, Roles, and Challenges, Cross-Border Crisis Management: Strategic Approaches to Turning Risks into Opportunities, The Era of Pearls: From Poverty to Prosperity, The Mangroves story collection, The Little Researcher: The Adventures of Majid, Zayed and Fatma Across the Future, The New AI Era: Transforming Governance and Society, Applying Training and Simulation Models in Cybersecurity, and more.

Cutting-edge technologies

Al-Marzouqi also highlighted an innovative technology at the pavilion that takes visitors on a virtual tour of TRENDS’ global offices, showcasing its presence, objectives, and vision. Another AI-powered tool introduces the public to TRENDS, highlighting its achievements, research, consulting, and training services.

TRENDS’ pavilion at the AI Everything Summit 2025 features a standout AI-powered innovation—the Echo robot, which presents visitors with the center’s latest research and knowledge publications. The pavilion also includes a podcast studio for recording episodes of Trending Echoes with officials and AI specialists.