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- The results of the 2026 Arab Digital Economy Index were announced at the Seamless Middle East conference in Dubai.
- Evaluation criteria included digital infrastructure, government services, innovation, and capital markets.
- Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman also performed well in the top tier of the index.
- Sustained investment in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and infrastructure secured the top position for the UAE.
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- Ongoing discussions on AI, fintech, and cybersecurity at the three-day conference
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Named United Arab Emirates · Saudi Arabia · Bahrain · Qatar · Oman · Egypt · Jordan · Kuwait · Morocco · Tunisia · Algeria · Lebanon · Iraq · Syria · Yemen · Russia · Ali Mohamed Al Khoury · Arab Federation for Digital Economy · Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan · Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan · Seamless Middle East 2026 · UAE
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