AI spend increased by 83% across UAE businesses
In just six months, AI-related spending on Alaan cards grew by 83%, compared to just 11% increase in overall software spend. This report analyses billions in transactions from over 1200 UAE businesses to show how teams across sectors are using AI to save time, cut manual work, and move faster.
What you'll learn
Learn how different industries in the UAE are budgeting for AI, which use cases are gaining the most traction, and what’s changing in the types of tools businesses are choosing.
Key Insights
43.3% of AI budgets now go to narrow, task-specific tools, as companies shift away from general-purpose platforms toward focused, outcome-driven solutions.
Non-tech sectors are driving adoption, with real estate, travel companies, and marketing seeing some of the fastest growth in AI spend.
Customer support and note-taking tools saw the sharpest rise, with usage of platforms like Intercom, Respond.io, and Fireflies spiking up to 160%.
120+ specialized AI tools are now in active use, powering everything from ad optimization and recruitment to outbound sales and creative production.
