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UAE Investors Lead Global Shift as AI Tools Redefine Wealth Management
New survey data shows the UAE leading the world in momentum for AI-based investing, with investors moving quickly away from traditional research methods.
By 19Network Editorial Team · May 22, 2026 · 5 min read
UAE investors are adopting artificial intelligence for money management at a pace that outstrips every other market, according to new survey findings highlighting a major wealth-tech shif
The UAE has emerged as one of the strongest global markets for AI-driven wealth management, according to a new survey that shows investors in the country are using artificial intelligence tools for money management faster than any other market. The findings place the UAE second globally overall, but first in momentum, meaning respondents here showed the strongest intent to replace traditional investment research with AI tools within the next 12 months. That is a notable change in behaviour. What was once considered a specialist tool is now becoming part of everyday financial decision-making. Investors are increasingly using AI to screen opportunities, analyse data, compare asset classes and support portfolio decisions. Globally, the survey found that 78.3 per cent of respondents already use AI in investment decisions, while 65.1 per cent said they plan to replace manual research methods within a year. The UAE’s position at the top of the momentum ranking reflects more than just curiosity. It points to a market that is highly digitally literate, open to experimentation and eager to integrate new technology into financial life. The country’s investors are not only adopting AI; they…