Why it matters
This disconnect suggests that enterprise teams must prioritise operational frameworks over simple procurement. Building production-grade AI requires bridging the gap between high-level investment and technical execution at scale.
Key points
- UAE organisations increased AI expenditure by 105 per cent over the last year.
- A maturity score of 48 out of 100 indicates significant room for operational improvement.
- The disparity highlights challenges in moving from initial investment to full production.
- Teams need to focus on robust infrastructure to support growing AI budgets.



