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Data scientist and AI jobs in the UAE

Data science, machine learning and AI jobs in the UAE, from research labs to enterprise AI teams.

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About the role: Data scientist and AI

Data scientists and AI engineers build models that predict, classify, recommend or generate content, and put them into production. The field ranges from classic machine learning on business data to deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision and work with large language models.

Artificial intelligence is a national priority in the UAE, which appointed a Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence in 2017. Abu Dhabi hosts the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and the Technology Innovation Institute, while AI companies, telecoms operators, airlines, retailers, energy groups and government entities run their own data science teams.

Research roles generally expect a master's degree or PhD and a publication record, while applied roles value production experience: deploying models, monitoring them and working with engineers. Arabic language processing is a niche where bilingual candidates stand out.

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Applying in the UAE

Show concrete outcomes: models in production, measurable impact, papers or open-source contributions. Employers working with personal data expect awareness of Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on personal data protection and of responsible AI practices.

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