ALBAWABA – Companies and corporations in the UAE are witnessing high demand for artificial intelligence jobs. Latest analytics show that 67% of companies in the UAE are always looking for qualified employees to enhance artificial intelligence innovation within the country.
According to Halian, a human resource consulting company in UAE, the most in-demand AI jobs in UAE include data science, project management, software engineering, finance, and energy sectors. Additionally, Halian issued a report that showed a 142% increase in the number of contractors in the UAE, Middle East, and North Africa since 2022. This remarkable boost reflects the dynamic changes that lead to more demand for AI jobs in these countries.
The NEOM project in Saudi Arabia is a great example of the ongoing market growth as the project increased the demand for skilled workers, thus the boost in AI applications boosted the demand for AI specialists in the field.
It is worth noting that 93% of global companies are currently investing in artificial intelligence and artificial intelligence generative, this demand is expected to grow significantly.
The Middle East, which currently hosts more than 1,800 artificial intelligence startups, recorded fund amounts that exceeded AED 44 billion which account for 2% of the global AI market by 2030, according to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC).
This recent report also showed a significant increase in AI-driven sectors in the region. These sectors include technology, healthcare, finance, and automotive. The report highlighted the fact that 67% of UAE companies are currently attracting qualified employees to enhance artificial intelligence innovation within the country.
