According to data Global Skills Report 2025, The United Arab Emirates tops the ranking of Arab countries in terms of workforce qualifications. The Emirates is especially strong in the fields of artificial intelligence, digital technologies and cybersecurity. Such progress enhances the country's status as a high-tech and investment-attractive region, including in the real estate market.

The UAE is betting on intelligence and innovation

In 2025, the number of online generative AI training in the UAE increased by a record 344%. This reflects the rapid development of digital skills among professionals, including:

machine learning and data analysis;

cybersecurity;

programming and IT architecture.

87% of employers in the country already cite digital literacy as a key success factor, and 13% of the population is actively studying online — this is the highest rate in the MENA region.

The UAE in the world qualifiers rankings

On the global stage, the UAE occupies 38th in terms of workforce qualifications, ahead of all countries in the Persian Gulf. In terms of maturity in AI, the country is in world's top 35, overtaking Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. This proves that the Emirates is confidently becoming a technological and intellectual center in the region.

How this affects the real estate market in Dubai

The higher the level of competence, the higher the demand for high-quality housing. Today, a new generation of property buyers and tenants is emerging in Dubai:

highly qualified expats and digital nomads;

IT professionals who received Golden Visa;

investors focused on technology hubs and business districts.

Dubai is a point of attraction for the professionals of the future. An infrastructure is being created here for a comfortable life, productive work and capital growth.