MIDDLE EAST ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FORESIGHT 2024
About the Survey
The Middle East Artificial Intelligence (AI) Foresight Survey is a critical research initiative aimed at capturing the breadth and depth of AI integration and its future potential across the region. It brings together insights from a diverse group of stakeholders to assess how AI technologies are currently being utilized, the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and the strategic priorities for enhancing AI’s role in the region’s development. The survey focuses on examining AI’s penetration in key sectors, identifying barriers to its adoption, and highlighting opportunities for leveraging AI to drive innovation, economic growth, and societal improvement.
A significant aspect of the survey is its effort to navigate the complexities surrounding AI, including ethical considerations, data privacy, and the skills gap, while also highlighting the strategic areas where AI can have a transformative impact. By providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of AI and forecasting its future trajectory, the survey aims to inform policy-making, foster regional collaboration, and guide investment in AI technologies. Ultimately, this initiative seeks to position the Middle East as a leader in digital transformation and technological advancement, ensuring that AI acts as a catalyst for positive change and prosperity in the region.
About the Survey
The Middle East Artificial Intelligence (AI) Foresight Survey is a critical research initiative aimed at capturing the breadth and depth of AI integration and its future potential across the region. It brings together insights from a diverse group of stakeholders to assess how AI technologies are currently being utilized, the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and the strategic priorities for enhancing AI’s role in the region’s development. The survey focuses on examining AI’s penetration in key sectors, identifying barriers to its adoption, and highlighting opportunities for leveraging AI to drive innovation, economic growth, and societal improvement.
A significant aspect of the survey is its effort to navigate the complexities surrounding AI, including ethical considerations, data privacy, and the skills gap, while also highlighting the strategic areas where AI can have a transformative impact. By providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of AI and forecasting its future trajectory, the survey aims to inform policy-making, foster regional collaboration, and guide investment in AI technologies. Ultimately, this initiative seeks to position the Middle East as a leader in digital transformation and technological advancement, ensuring that AI acts as a catalyst for positive change and prosperity in the region.
Objective
The primary objective of the Middle East AI Foresight Survey is to provide a detailed and nuanced understanding of artificial intelligence’s role and potential in shaping the future of the region. It seeks to:
- Assess the current state of AI adoption and innovation across different sectors.
- Forecast key trends and developments in AI that will impact the region in the coming years.
- Identify barriers to AI adoption and propose strategies to overcome them.
- Highlight successful case studies of AI implementation and its benefits.
- Encourage collaboration among Middle Eastern countries to leverage AI for regional development.
- Inform policy-making and investment decisions by offering data-driven insights into AI's transformative potential.
- This survey serves as a foundational resource for stakeholders aiming to harness AI's power responsibly and effectively.
What to Expect
Readers of the Middle East AI Foresight Survey can expect:
- An in-depth analysis of AI’s current applications and its transformative impact across the Middle East.
- Forward-looking insights into how AI technologies are expected to evolve and shape the region’s future.
- Identification of growth opportunities and challenges in adopting AI, with strategic recommendations for stakeholders.
- Contributions from a broad range of experts offering diverse perspectives on AI’s ethical, economic, and social implications.
- Data-driven forecasts that highlight potential areas for innovation and investment in the AI sector.
- Recommendations for policy and strategy that align with the region’s goals for sustainable development and technological leadership.
- A comprehensive report that serves as a benchmark for AI readiness and a roadmap for future AI initiatives in the Middle East.
This survey is a critical step toward understanding and leveraging AI to foster a future where technology drives growth, innovation, and prosperity across the Middle East.
Readers of the Middle East AI Foresight Survey can expect:
- An in-depth analysis of AI’s current applications and its transformative impact across the Middle East.
- Forward-looking insights into how AI technologies are expected to evolve and shape the region's future.
- Identification of growth opportunities and challenges in adopting AI, with strategic recommendations for stakeholders.
- Contributions from a broad range of experts offering diverse perspectives on AI's ethical, economic, and social implication.
- Data-driven forecasts that highlight potential areas for innovation and investment in the AI sector.
- Recommendations for policy and strategy that align with the region’s goals for sustainable development and technological leadership.
- A comprehensive report that serves as a benchmark for AI readiness and a roadmap for future AI initiatives in the Middle East.
This survey is a critical step toward understanding and leveraging AI to foster a future where technology drives growth, innovation, and prosperity across the Middle East.
Leaders Spearheading the Survey
Jayakumar Mohanachandran
Chief Research Officer (IamCaaS)
Dr. Jassim Haji
President (IGOAI)
Anushree Dixit
Global Head - Content and Strategic Alliances (IamCaaS)
Strategic Partners
