Few regions invest as resolutely in Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the GCC states. The goal is to be not only users, but developers and owners of AI technologies – the concept of “Sovereign AI”.

• Saudi Arabia and the UAE are developing national AI strategies and data centers that rank among the largest globally.
• Investments in cloud infrastructure, supercomputers, and research facilities create an environment for innovation.
• German companies can participate as technology providers, integration partners, or consultants in projects for administration, security, energy, or healthcare.
• At the same time, questions regarding data protection, ethical regulation, and cybersecurity have not yet been definitively resolved.

Conclusion
The GCC is positioning itself as one of the world’s leading locations for AI development. For German tech companies, this opens up the opportunity to implement pilot projects in a dynamic environment that have global appeal.