UAE Companies Tackle Scalability Challenges as AI Spending Reaches New Heights

GBM, IBM, and IDC partnered to host an executive conference in Dubai, addressing the challenge of scaling AI projects securely and profitably. The event aimed to capture opportunities and run AI at scale across systems, automation, and agentic AI.

According to forecasts by IDC, AI spending in the UAE is projected to reach $5.78 billion by 2029. Senior technology leaders from across the UAE explored what it takes to transition from pilot projects to governed, autonomous AI systems.

The conference featured expert-led speaker sessions, including Dr. Feras Al Jabi, General Manager of Technology at GBM, who emphasized the need for secure and localized infrastructure that respects regional compliance and business culture.