PwC Middle East has done all the number-crunching research and released a report stating that AI will contribute nearly 11% of the Middle East GDP by 2030 – adding a hefty $320 billion to the economy. And with the UAE piloting a range of AI initiatives, it’s no surprise that the maximum gains are likely to be seen here - AI expected to bring in almost 14% of the nation’s GDP. 

• Initiative aims to support up-and-coming talent in partnership with Expo 2020 Dubai, Fintech Hive at DIFC and Etisalat Digital
• Accenture awarding an all-expenses paid trip to Silicon Valley to recognizes startups with the best solution-based technological ideas

As the MENA region reports an astronomical 560% year on year increase in investment in start-ups in 2016 , Dubai gets set to host over 250 of the world’s leading angel investors and venture capitalists looking for the next big opportunity at GITEX Future Stars