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AMEINAH ALZEYOUDI (ABU DHABI)
The UAE continues to strengthen its position as a global destination for professionals seeking diverse job opportunities across various sectors.
This trend reflects the thriving and diversified national economy, which continues to grow thanks to an attractive investment environment that enhances the country's competitiveness.
The UAE is one of the world's leading countries in adopting artificial intelligence technologies within its future strategies, which focus on enhancing the digital economy.
This trend is evident in national initiatives such as the "UAE Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031", which aims to transform the UAE into a global hub for technological innovation and leadership in this field.
Creating New and Specialised Jobs
The UAE's reliance on artificial intelligence technologies is boosting demand for advanced technical skills in areas such as algorithm development, data science, machine learning, and information security.
These transformations open doors to new jobs in diverse sectors, such as technology, health, finance, and energy, contributing to the creation of specialised job opportunities that are in line with future needs.
Reshaping Traditional Jobs
Many traditional jobs will witness major transformations as a result of the use of AI technologies to improve efficiency and innovation.
Routine tasks in sectors such as management will transform into roles that require strategic analysis and deeper interpretation of data, which enhances business effectiveness and enhances workers' skills.
AI tools provide great opportunities for entrepreneurs to develop innovative startups in various fields such as e-commerce, logistics, and even in the field of artificial intelligence itself.
The UAE is considered an ideal environment for these startups thanks to its modern infrastructure and supportive legislation.
By diversifying sources of income through investments in AI technologies, the UAE reduces its dependence on traditional resources such as oil, enhancing its economy’s ability to grow in the fields of innovation and knowledge.
This step contributes to building a strong digital economy that relies on technology.
Attracting Investment
The UAE is today a global centre for technological innovation, making it attractive for global technology companies to invest in the local market.
This trend strengthens the UAE's economy and contributes to the employment of more local and foreign cadres in modern technology sectors.
By applying AI technologies, various sectors can improve efficiency and reduce operating costs, which enhances national productivity.
This increase in productivity is one of the most important drivers for achieving sustainable economic growth.
The economic growth resulting from adopting AI will result in enhanced local training and educational programmes and raise the efficiency of Emirati cadres in advanced technological fields, said Professor Mohammed Al Karim from An-Najah National University.
"This trend is in line with the UAE's vision to empower citizens and develop their skills to keep pace with the rapid changes in the labour market," he said.
"Artificial intelligence is not only a tool for technological innovation, but also a key driver towards building a sustainable and advanced economy that enhances work efficiency and contributes to creating job opportunities that are in line with future challenges," he added.
Also speaking to Aletihad, Hamdan Al Ameri, a student of artificial intelligence at Khalifa University, specialising in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, said the field is witnessing rapid developments, which provides opportunities for innovation and learning.
"Robotics and Artificial Intelligence is one of the most in-demand and exciting specialisations, and it offers a great opportunity to find a job, both in government and private entities, Al Ameri said.
