The State of AI Adoption in GCC Enterprises — 2026 Outlook

The GCC has emerged as one of the world's fastest-growing regions for enterprise AI adoption, driven by ambitious national AI strategies, hyperscale infrastructure investments, and the rapid uptake of generative and agentic AI across sectors. Yet, fewer than one in eight organisations are currently capturing material financial returns from AI initiatives. This whitepaper provides a data-backed assessment of the current state of AI adoption across GCC enterprises, drawing on insights from VentureDive's hands-on experience supporting organisations across energy, finance, government, and SMEs. Download the whitepaper to understand where GCC enterprises stand today, and what it will take to move from AI experimentation to enterprise-wide value by 2026.