The GCC region has emerged as a global leader in adopting artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions for software development, with 71% of developers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia adopting generative AI (GenAI) tools on a weekly basis. This figure surpasses the global average, which currently stands at 55%, according to a newly released report highlighting the transformative potential of generative AI in the region's digital landscape.
As the GCC's digital transformation market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 25.7% through 2030, organizations are increasingly integrating AI-driven practices into their software development lifecycles. This trend is bolstered by substantial regional investments, with IT spending expected to grow by 7.4% to reach USD 230.7 billion by 2025.
Early applications of generative AI extend beyond code generation to encompass critical phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including ideation (59% adoption), design and prototyping (65% adoption), and code generation (61% adoption). Organizations leveraging generative AI across multiple SDLC phases report more pronounced impacts on efficiency and innovation.
Surveyed respondents anticipate significant transformations in the SDLC within the coming decade, with 38% expecting substantial changes within one to three years, and an additional 31% foreseeing these changes within four to ten years. The next stage of generative AI deployment aims to refine measurement methodologies according to AI's impact and expand the adoption of AI agents capable of handling complex, multi-step tasks.
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