April 25, 2025

Agentic AI Market in the UAE

Comprehensive analysis of market trends, growth projections, and key players

UAE AI Market Size (2023)

$3.47B
Growing at 43.9% CAGR (2024-2030)

Projected UAE AI Market (2030)

$46.33B
13.4x growth from 2023

Global Agentic AI Market (2024)

$30.89B
Growing at 31.68% CAGR (2024-2033)

AI Contribution to UAE GDP

33.5%
Annual growth rate by 2030

UAE AI Market Growth Projection (2023-2030)

UAE AI Market by Solution (2023)

Global Agentic AI Market Growth (2024-2033)

AI Economic Impact by Sector in UAE

Key Players in UAE's Agentic AI Ecosystem

G42

AI & Cloud Computing

Microsoft

Azure AI

ADNOC & AIQ

Energy AI Solutions

UiPath

Agentic Automation

Technology Innovation Institute

Falcon LLM

IBM

Enterprise AI

UAE AI Office

Government Entity

OpenAI

AI Models Provider

Energy Sector

The energy sector is a primary focus for Agentic AI applications in the UAE, with significant investments in AI-driven solutions.

Key Applications:

  • ADNOC's ENERGYai platform
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Energy optimization
  • Exploration and production
  • Renewable energy management

Healthcare

The healthcare sector is leveraging Agentic AI to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Key Applications:

  • Autonomous diagnostics
  • Personalized treatment
  • Predictive analytics
  • Telemedicine enhancement
  • Drug discovery acceleration

Finance & Banking

The financial sector is adopting Agentic AI for various applications to enhance services and security.

Key Applications:

  • Autonomous portfolio management
  • Fraud detection
  • Algorithmic trading
  • AI-powered customer service
  • Risk assessment

UAE AI Strategy Timeline

2017

Launch of UAE National Strategy for AI 2031

The UAE became the first country in the world to appoint a Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence.

2018

Global AI Governance Roundtable

The UAE hosted over 100 leading experts at the inaugural Global Governance of AI Roundtable.

2021

National Program for Coders

Initiative launched to train 100,000 coders and establish 1,000 digital companies within five years.

2023

Development of Homegrown LLMs

Launch of Falcon by TII and Jais by G42, addressing the need for culturally relevant AI in the region.

2024

Agentic AI Initiatives

Launch of ENERGYai by ADNOC and partnership between UAE AI Office and UiPath for Agentic Automation.

Challenges

  • High initial investment costs
  • Continuous updating and maintenance requirements
  • Research and development challenges
  • Ethical and regulatory concerns
  • Risks of error and bias in AI systems
  • Lack of transparency in AI decision-making
  • Public perception and acceptance
  • Cybersecurity threats

Opportunities

  • Economic diversification beyond oil and gas
  • Enhanced operational efficiency across sectors
  • Improved government services
  • Healthcare advancements and cost reduction
  • Smart city development and urban management
  • Energy optimization and sustainability
  • Financial innovation and risk management
  • Tourism enhancement through personalized experiences
  • Talent development and job creation
  • Global leadership in AI technology