This report examines AI adoption across the MENA region, highlighting significant variation between countries with Gulf states leading and others facing barriers. Focusing on policy, digital infrastructure, workforce capacity, and implementation, it identifies key challenges such as fragmented data, unclear governance, and workforce gaps.
The report calls for clear regulations, interoperability standards, workforce training, and co-designed AI solutions to unlock the full potential of AI in healthcare, driving more efficient, equitable, and effective health systems across the region.

