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Affirming the growth of AI in the area, a report launched by PwC previously this month said that the use of AI amongst the workforce in the Middle East continues to increase, with 75 percent of workers in the region utilizing it in their tasks over the past 12 months.

In November, a report released by KPMG highlighted Saudi Arabia's progress in the technology sector and said that 84 percent of CEOs in the country are ready to release AI responsibly, well above the 76 percent worldwide benchmark, supported by the Kingdom's data governance ecosystem, consisting of nationwide efforts led by the Saudi Data and Expert System Authority.

Policymakers are thinking holistically about how to make the region attractive, including having more practical laws to enable for experimentation and growth," stated the report.

Top magnate, policymakers and investors from the GCC and Latin America recently explored how nations from the 2 regions can grow trade between each other in Dubai, UAE.More than 500 regional and worldwide policymakers, presidents, CEOs, magnate, investors, and market specialists attended the first Global Company Online forum Latin America held at the Atlantis Palm - Dubai.

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In 2015 the GCC comprised of the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, imported $11 billion worth of goods from Latin America. And exports to Latin America from the area were $5.6 billion, a statement from organisers stated. Both regions count on each other for vital products.

In 2015 Latin America provided almost half the meat imports into the GCC and 36 per cent of the area's total sugar imports, it included. Brazil is without a doubt the biggest trading partner for nations in the area, followed by Argentina and Mexico. Among the Latin American states, the GCC depends on Brazil for meat (primarily poultry), Argentina for cereals, Mexico for cars and Chile for wood items, stated a statement.

The online forum was arranged by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce under the style "Moving Synergies", checks out how companies can gain from the altering patterns of worldwide need and what function Dubai can play in assisting in the next step in company relations. Dubai Chamber takes a pioneering position not just in the UAE and in the GCC however internationally too, by acting as an info and research centre, by providing business documents, offering legal services, helping with networking opportunities via signature organization occasions and providing almost every conceivable organization solution, it specified.

GCC growth will enhance in 2026, led by faster growth in hydrocarbons; non-oil development will stay strong but sluggish a little. Non-oil activity will be supported by population growth, brand-new industries, and public investment; inflation will stay soft, while monetary policy will loosen up. Hydrocarbons sector growth will accelerate, balancing out in part lower oil costs; financial balances will be combined, with surpluses in UAE and Qatar, however deficits continue in other places.

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SHARJAH (WAM) The GCC and larger Middle East region is poised for the next wave of financial investments in AI and tech-led sectors, with business-friendly and innovation-focused government policies attracting funds and talent, said organization leaders at the 9th edition of Sharjah Entrepreneurial Celebration (SEF 2026). During a panel conversation on the very first day of SEF 2026 analyzing "What Does the Next Year of Endeavor Capital Look Like", speakers concurred that the emerging local financial investment landscape appears promising.

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Reacting to a concern on local startups' potential customers of taking advantage of current financial investments in digital facilities, Tala Al Jabri, Founder and Handling Partner of Wyld VC stated: "We have a lot choosing us in the region: the low expense of energy, a very progressive federal government that is ahead in policy, guideline and information personal privacy; and truly strong academic organizations that are progressively taking a look at AI and turning out technical skill in AI."She added: "Our supreme objective is to see this area, particularly the GCC, end up being an AI superpower.

Our greatest chauffeur today is buying talent, due to the fact that in the AI race, it's the technical talent that truly wins."Focusing on the attractiveness of the area for financiers, Christos Mastoras, Founder and Handling Partner of Iliad Partners, said: "I believe we are extremely fortunate to onboard the three biggest banks of Greece as LPs [Limited Partners] for financial investment in the region.

"International development funds are can be found in, which reveals clear signs of maturity of the community The ability of the UAE and local governments to attract talent; their innovation-first method, abundance of capital here in addition to inflow worldwide are the crucial building blocks."Paula Tavangar, Chief Investment Officer at Injaz Capital said that within the area, Saudi Arabia is leading the variety of handle the highest worths, with 250 "largest ticket size" deals taped in 2025 in the country.