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UAE Ranks Sixth Globally for AI Readiness as Security Learning Surges 243%
The UAE has ranked sixth globally and first across MENA in Coursera's Global Skills Report 2026 AI-Human Skills Synergy Index, ahead of the US, Singapore, and China. Total AI course enrollments in the country expanded by 75% year-over-year, led by a 243% surge in AI security learning. Concurrently, employer demand for AI skills rose to 3.2% of job postings in 2025, supported by nationwide training initiatives.
