The UAE has taken another major step in AI leadership with the announcement that Ai Everything Global Summit & Expo will be hosted in Abu Dhabi in 2026.
This move reinforces the UAE’s ambition to become a global hub for AI innovation, aligning with its Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027, which aims to establish the world's first fully AI-powered government.
The announcement was made at the inaugural Ai Everything Global Summit in Abu Dhabi, a key gathering for AI and tech leaders worldwide.
The event, organized by KAOUN International in partnership with ADNEC Group and the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, will be held annually at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
Building on the success of GITEX GLOBAL, Ai Everything Global 2025 will take place on February 4 in Abu Dhabi and February 5-6 in Dubai, bringing together over 500 Chief AI Officers, 200+ speakers, and 150 global investors managing $70 billion in assets.
The event aims to drive responsible AI adoption, influence policy, and shape the future of AI-driven economies.