According to Amac News: The announcement came on the opening day of the inaugural Ai Everything Global Summit, which the UAE calls the world’s largest gathering of AI and technology leaders.
Abu Dhabi aims to become the world’s first fully AI-powered government within the next two years, according to state media, with the goal being driven by the Abu Dhabi Government’s Digital Strategy 2025-2027.
The UAE state media outlet claims that the country is already recognized as a global hub for AI talent, second only to the United States.
The announcement to host the event in 2026 comes as global investment in AI has increased and new AI models have emerged.
AI-focused Ai Everything Global is part of GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest technology and startup exhibition. The inaugural edition of the event was held in Abu Dhabi with over 149 countries attending.
The event is organised by KAOUN International, the international events company of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), and GITEX GLOBAL – the organiser of the world’s largest technology exhibition held in the UAE.
“In Abu Dhabi and the UAE, our commitment to innovation in AI and advanced technologies is creating a vibrant ecosystem that empowers talent and drives strategic progress,” said Faisal Abdulaziz Al Albani, Adviser to the President of the UAE for Research and Development in Advanced Technologies.