AI and IT Skills Readiness Among Emiratis Which AI-Related Skills Do You Currently Possess? - Jobseekers *SELECT ALL THAT APPLY* 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 BASIC AI: FAMILIARITY WITH THE CONCEPTS AND POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. DATA ANALYSIS: THE ABILITY TO COLLECT, CLEAN, AND INTERPRET DATA EFFICIENTLY USING VARIOUS TOOLS AND ALGORITHMS. MACHINE LEARNING: KNOWLEDGE OF MACHINE LEARNING TECHNIQUES AND THE ABILITY TO APPLY THEM TO REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS. NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING (NLP): SKILLS RELATED TO PROCESSING AND UNDERSTANDING HUMAN LANGUAGE USING COMPUTERS. ROBOTICS: KNOWLEDGE OF ROBOTS, THEIR MECHANISMS, AND HOW THEY ARE PROGRAMMED TO PERFORM TASKS. AUTOMATION TOOLS: EXPERIENCE WITH SOFTWARE OR SYSTEMS THAT AUTOMATE MANUAL TASKS. NONE OTHER 5 2 . 2 6 % 3 9 . 5 1 % 2 4 . 4 3 % 1 7. 9 0 % 1 1 . 3 2 % 2 4 . 7 9 % 2 4 . 3 8 % 1 . 8 0 % A majority of UAE National job seekers who responded to the survey (52.26%) have a basic understanding of AI concepts and applications, showcasing growing awareness of artificial intelligence in the job market. Data analysis (39.51%) follows closely, indicating the increasing importance of analytical skills in various industries. More advanced AI-related skills, such as machine learning (24.43%) and natural language processing (17.90%), remain less common, suggesting potential areas for upskilling. Automation tools (24.79%) are gaining traction, while robotics knowledge (11.32%) is still emerging. Notably, 24.38% of respondents report having no AI-related skills, highlighting a gap that could be addressed through targeted training and education initiatives. Verbatim responses also indicate specialised expertise in areas like deep learning, data engineering, and reinforcement learning. M A K I N G E M I R AT I S AT I O N A S U C C E S S 2 0 2 5 - G U I D E B O O K 3 6 Which AI-Related Skills Do You Currently Possess? - Employees *SELECT ALL THAT APPLY* 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 BASIC AI: FAMILIARITY WITH THE CONCEPTS AND POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. DATA ANALYSIS: THE ABILITY TO COLLECT, CLEAN, AND INTERPRET DATA EFFICIENTLY USING VARIOUS TOOLS AND ALGORITHMS. MACHINE LEARNING: KNOWLEDGE OF MACHINE LEARNING TECHNIQUES AND THE ABILITY TO APPLY THEM TO REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS. NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING (NLP): SKILLS RELATED TO PROCESSING AND UNDERSTANDING HUMAN LANGUAGE USING COMPUTERS. ROBOTICS: KNOWLEDGE OF ROBOTS, THEIR MECHANISMS, AND HOW THEY ARE PROGRAMMED TO PERFORM TASKS. AUTOMATION TOOLS: EXPERIENCE WITH SOFTWARE OR SYSTEMS THAT AUTOMATE MANUAL TASKS. NONE OTHER 5 3 . 6 8 % 3 8 . 2 0 % 2 4 . 0 1 % 1 7. 3 8 % 1 1 . 0 5 % 2 0 . 8 2 % 2 5 . 0 4 % 1 . 6 5 % A significant portion of UAE National employees who responded to the survey (53.68%) report having a basic understanding of AI concepts and applications, reflecting a growing awareness of artificial intelligence in the workplace. Data analysis skills (38.20%) also show strong presence, highlighting the importance of data-driven decision making. While more specialised AI-related skills such as machine learning (24.01%) and natural language processing (17.38%) are less common, they represent areas for selective upskilling where relevant to specific job functions. Overall, the survey results indicate a positive baseline of AI awareness among UAE Nationals, with opportunities to further strengthen skills related to practical workplace applications rather than technical specialisation. M A K I N G E M I R AT I S AT I O N A S U C C E S S 2 0 2 5 - G U I D E B O O K 3 7