UAE Sports Revolutionized by AI Innovations by 2025

Post by : Bianca Suleiman

The UAE is swiftly becoming a premier destination for innovative sports technologies, with artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly being woven into training, management, and competition frameworks. From professional cycling teams to motorsports and para-sports, AI is reshaping operations for athletes, coaches, and institutions alike.

Managing sports performance, injury prevention, training enhancements, and strategic in-game decisions are just a few areas where global sports organisations utilize AI. In the UAE, this transformation is part of a larger digital strategy aimed at establishing the nation as a frontrunner in intelligent sports advancements.

Recently introduced, Sportifai is a digital platform by the Ministry of Sports designed to equip sports federations, clubs, and athletes with AI-driven tools. This initiative aims to improve operational efficiency and provide insights to elevate training results and competitive tactics.

Pioneering women's professional cycling, UAE Team ADQ has teamed up with Analog to utilize advanced AI, edge computing, and mixed reality in team oversight. This partnership provides athletes with top-tier performance analytics and decision-making resources, establishing new standards in competitive cycling.

In motorsports, G42, a UAE-based firm, is implementing AI-driven solutions in Formula 1, using real-time analytics to enhance vehicle performance and race strategies. Concurrently, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is collaborating with UAE groups to incorporate AI in medical classification systems for para-sports, thereby improving fairness and standards of competition.

Experts assert that the UAE's strong digital foundation, allied with advanced AI applications in coaching, talent scouting, officiating, and event management, sets a benchmark for regional smart sports evolution. New innovation labs and research hubs are sprouting to craft the future of intelligent sports solutions.

As the worldwide sports AI market is on track to expand from US$2.4 billion in 2024 to beyond US$30 billion by 2033, the UAE’s dedication to embracing cutting-edge technology secures its position as a leading player in the development of both competitive and inclusive sports.