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AI adoption is gaining ground in the GCC, but HR ownership remains rare

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16 October 2026

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Middle East

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Fusion42 · 17 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Only 3% of organizations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) assign HR primary ownership of AI adoption, while nearly half are in pilot stages and 16% have implemented AI across functions. This reveals a gap and opportunity for HR to lead AI-driven reskilling and workforce readiness in the region.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of HR Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

AI adoption is shifting towards broader organisational use but HR leadership is largely untapped in the GCC. You can now step into the gap to own reskilling initiatives and position your company as the leader in workforce AI readiness.

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