“AI Everything Global 2026: Abu Dhabi’s Vision to Propel the UAE as a Leading AI Innovation and Investment Hub”

• ADNEC Group, KAOUN International, and DCT Abu Dhabi join forces to establish a premier AI platform driving technological revolution.
• The 2026 edition will highlight advancements in AI across government, biotech, edtech, creative economy, healthtech, mobility, and more.

Abu Dhabi, UAE – February 4, 2025: The UAE continues its mission to lead AI progress globally, proudly announcing that the Ai Everything Global Summit & Expo will take place in Abu Dhabi in 2026. This launch reinforces the UAE’s vision of becoming an elite global hub for excellence in AI.

In a bold bid to become the world’s first fully AI-powered government by 2027, Abu Dhabi is propelled by the recently unveiled Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027. The nation is already recognized as a powerhouse of global AI talent, ranking just behind the United States.

This significant announcement was made on the first day of the inaugural Ai Everything Global Summit at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi — marking the largest assembly of AI and technology leaders to date. The unveiling of the 2026 event coincides with notable global investments in AI, new AI model innovations, and a shift in the global AI race landscape.

Ai Everything Global represents the fully AI-centric component of GITEX GLOBAL, the largest tech and startup expo worldwide. The debut event opened to an overflowing audience with participants from over 149 countries.

Organized by KAOUN International, the global events organizer under the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) — which also produces GITEX GLOBAL — Ai Everything Global will be hosted at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, aligned with a strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT). This annual event will gather influential figures from both private and public sectors to accelerate the evolution of an AI-powered future economy under the visionary leadership of the UAE.

His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai, Adviser to the UAE President & Secretary General of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), stated: “In Abu Dhabi and the UAE, our dedication to AI innovation, advanced technologies, and R&D fosters a vibrant ecosystem that empowers talent and accelerates strategic advancement. We proudly support Ai Everything Global in Abu Dhabi — an annual gathering that invites key AI influencers and innovators to engage in challenging norms and exploring synergies in the responsible development and deployment of AI, reinforcing the UAE’s pivotal role as a leader in future intelligence-driven economies.”

Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group, emphasized: “Welcoming Ai Everything Global to Abu Dhabi highlights ADNEC Group’s commitment to establishing the capital as a worldwide hub for technological innovation and artificial intelligence. This event resonates with our goal to stimulate cutting-edge advancements, attract global expertise, and foster meaningful dialogue about the future of AI. By hosting Ai Everything Global, we are creating a platform that empowers industries, governments, and innovators to leverage AI’s transformative capacity, solidifying Abu Dhabi’s leadership in shaping the future of technology and digital economies.”

Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of KAOUN International and EVP of Dubai World Trade Centre, remarked: “Ai Everything in Abu Dhabi and the UAE serves as the vital crossroads of innovative advances in AI thinking, solutions, and global outcomes. This annual event urges stakeholders to reflect, recalibrate, and respond to new challenges through competitive yet collaborative approaches. The Ai Everything Global Summit & Expo is poised to emerge as a dominant force in the global AI economy, influencing policies, advanced tech developments, research, and investments; facilitating rapid yet responsible adoption across governments, businesses, and communities. Building on the UAE’s robust digital infrastructure, Ai Everything Global accelerates its shift towards a human-centered AI knowledge economy.”

Mubarak Al Shamsi, Director of the Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau at DCT Abu Dhabi, stated: “Hosting Ai Everything Global in Abu Dhabi aligns with our mission to position the Emirate as a premier destination for knowledge, innovation, and technological excellence. By supporting this event, we are bolstering Abu Dhabi’s status as a progressive hub for emerging industries while enhancing its appeal as a dynamic and future-ready city.”

In collaboration with all stakeholders, Ai Everything Global is dedicated to advancing cross-continental partnerships that enable governments worldwide to develop robust AI frameworks, optimize global talent cultivation and deployment, and promote the responsible mass adoption of AI across various industries, fostering research and development, and amplifying the socio-economic benefits of AI.

The Ai Everything Global’s new venue, the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, is a world-class, multi-award-winning facility tailored for hosting major international events. Its top-notch amenities, interlinked campus, and six onsite hotels provide an outstanding venue for high-level AI collaborations, innovative technology showcases, and international policymaking gatherings.

This partnership with DCT Abu Dhabi solidifies Abu Dhabi’s status as a thriving center for global AI dialogue and investment, fostering cooperation among leaders in the public and private sectors to shape a future economy driven by AI.

UAE – The Rising AI Force

With AI expected to contribute $100 billion to the national GDP by 2030, Ai Everything Global 2026 is set to expedite new tech infrastructure projects and industry-wide AI applications. This event supports the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 and the Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027, reaffirming the nation’s leadership in shaping AI-driven economies.

In a show of commitment to AI leadership, the UAE is actively participating in global AI initiatives, including MGX’s involvement in the $500 billion Stargate AI Consortium—the largest AI infrastructure—and the launch of the ADQ Growth Lab, which has pledged $27 million for R&D testbed projects, promoting AI adoption via proof-of-concepts and pilot programs. Notably, a pioneering public sector initiative in Dubai has resulted in the appointment of several Chief AI Officers across government entities, ensuring that AI integration is consistently prioritized in policymaking and public service innovation.

Simultaneously, the UAE is enhancing AI talent development through its ambitious ‘One Million Arab Coders’ initiative, equipping the next generation with essential AI and coding skills to future-proof the region’s workforce.

As the winds of change sweep through the ‘AI in Everything’ landscape, inspired by GITEX GLOBAL, Ai Everything Global 2025 will take place on February 4 in Abu Dhabi and February 5-6 in Dubai, opening with a summit themed ‘Big Winds of Change: It’s AI in Everything.’ This significant public-private global AI gathering features over 200 speakers and showcases groundbreaking industry applications and use cases from over 500 global tech enterprises and award-winning startups across 70+ countries.

The world’s leading tech giants will showcase their pioneering roles in the interconnected AI revolution, with participation from industry leaders such as ASUS, Alibaba Cloud, AWS, Dell, e&, Fortinet, G42, HP, IBM, Intel, Lenovo, Nokia, Oracle, Palo Alto Networks, Red Hat, the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), and Zoom. Moreover, over 500 Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) and Tech Executives will join this dialogue.

Join forces with 150 of the most dynamic global investors overseeing assets worth $70 billion.

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About Ai Everything Global

Mark your calendars for Ai Everything Global, the premier AI event set to unfold in the UAE across Abu Dhabi and Dubai from 4-6 February 2025. Organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in collaboration with GITEX GLOBAL, the largest and most acclaimed tech showcase happening annually in Dubai. This inaugural edition promises to be a monumental gathering within the global AI ecosystem, bringing together over 500 AI big tech companies, SMEs, and award-winning startups, along with 500 Chief AI Officers (CIAOs), 150 international investors, 200 renowned speakers, and 100 commercial AI developers from more than 70 nations.

This event serves as a hub where the leading minds in AI converge, including experts, thought leaders, and corporate pioneers. Attendees will explore the most transformative practical applications, tackle AI commercialization hurdles, build new partnerships, spur cross-continental innovations, and help define the future of AI use cases. For more detailed information, visit: aieverythingglobal.com.

About Dubai World Trade Centre

Acting as a global business catalyst since 1979, the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is the region’s premier purpose-built venue for conventions and exhibitions. DWTC provides an exceptional platform for connecting people, products, innovations, and ideas globally through a vibrant lineup of international trade exhibitions and its own flagship mega events. Designated as a free zone, complemented by award-winning commercial real estate, DWTC is pivotal to the growth narrative of Dubai and the broader region. Since its inception, DWTC has successfully hosted over 6,000 events, generating an estimated economic contribution of AED 248 billion and welcoming more than 38 million business visitors to Dubai.

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