Qatar secures top-tier spot in global AI Adoption Index

Doha: Qatar continues to strengthen its footprint in artificial intelligence as consumer and organisational uptake accelerates across the Gulf, accord...

Doha: Qatar continues to strengthen its footprint in artificial intelligence as consumer and organisational uptake accelerates across the Gulf, according to the latest AI Adoption Index released by Cybernews.

The comprehensive study, which tracks downloads of the 100 most popular AI applications across 64 countries representing 70 percent of global GDP and 55 percent of world population, places small, digitally advanced nations at the forefront of consumer AI engagement.

Qatar was named 16th in the rankings while Singapore leads with a 66 percent adoption rate, followed by Chile at 60 percent.

Qatar’s high digital readiness positions it favourably within the broader momentum of the Middle East. With internet penetration at 99 percent and mobile connections exceeding 156 percent of the population, Qatar offers fertile ground for AI tools in daily life, from productivity apps to smart services.

This consumer trend aligns seamlessly with Qatar’s strategic push under the National AI Strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030. The strategy, an extension of the country’s long-term diversification blueprint, emphasises AI integration across key sectors including healthcare, energy, finance and public administration. Recent milestones underscore this commitment: Ooredoo’s launch of the region’s first sovereign AI cloud platform powered by Nvidia technology, strategic partnerships with global leaders such as Accenture for Qatar Airways’ “AI Skyways” initiative, and the rollout of AI-driven applications at Hamad Medical Corporation.