AI conferences in the Middle East 2027: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Doha, by month
As of Nov 5, 2026, AgentConfs lists 12 AI and agent-engineering events in the Middle East with confirmed dates between now and the end of 2027: 5 still to come in 2026 and 7 in 2027 (plus 1 more 2027 edition whose dates are not confirmed yet). Abu Dhabi hosts 4 of them (33%), and the busiest month is November 2026 (4 events). 0 are peer-reviewed research conferences; the rest are industry conferences, summits, workshops and meetups.
Published Oct 30, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · event details last checked Nov 5, 2026 · by the AgentConfs team
- 12 dated AI events in the Middle East from now to the end of 2027 (5 in 2026, 7 in 2027) · +1 TBC
- Countries: United Arab Emirates (6), Saudi Arabia (4), Egypt (1) and Qatar (1)
- Top cities: Abu Dhabi (4), Riyadh (2), Thuwal (1) and Doha (1)
- 0 research · 12 industry · 1 tagged AI agents
- 2 hybrid or online · 0 free to attend
- 0 open CFPs · 0 early-bird prices open
By city
| City | Events | Months |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | 4 | Nov 26 and Mar 27 |
| Riyadh | 2 | Feb 27 and Apr 27 |
| Thuwal | 1 | Nov 26 |
| Doha | 1 | Jan 27 |
| Dubai | 1 | Apr 27 |
AI agent and LLM engineering events
1 event in the Middle East is tagged AI agents: Agentic AI Security Symposium: From Autonomy to Assurance (Nov 11–12, 2026, Abu Dhabi). The worldwide list is on AI agent conferences 2027.
Hybrid and online options
2 events offer remote attendance: ISMIR 2026: International Society for Music Information Retrieval Conference (hybrid) and Intelligent and Sustainable Environment: AI-Driven Futures in Engineering (hybrid).
Every AI event in the Middle East by month
Dates are from each event's official page. Open an event for its venue, ticket link, deadlines and the source we checked.
November 2026 (4 events)
| Dates | Event | Where | Type | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8–12, 2026 | ISMIR 2026: International Society for Music Information Retrieval Conference | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates + online | Industry | General AI |
| Nov 11–12, 2026 | Agentic AI Security Symposium: From Autonomy to Assurance | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Industry | AI agent, Robotics & embodied AI |
| Nov 22–24, 2026 | Intelligent and Sustainable Environment: AI-Driven Futures in Engineering | Egypt + online | Industry | General AI |
| Nov 22 – Dec 2, 2026 | Stochastic Numerics and Statistical Learning: Theory and Applications Workshop 2026 | Thuwal, Saudi Arabia | Industry | General AI |
December 2026 (1 event)
| Dates | Event | Where | Type | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2026 | AI for Good sandbox hackathon – United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates | Industry | General AI |
January 2027 (1 event)
| Dates | Event | Where | Type | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31 – Feb 3, 2027 | Web Summit Qatar 2027 | Doha, Qatar | Industry | General AI |
February 2027 (1 event)
| Dates | Event | Where | Type | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2–3, 2027 | Global AI Show Riyadh 2027 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Industry | Enterprise AI |
March 2027 (2 events)
| Dates | Event | Where | Type | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15–17, 2027 | MathAI 2027 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Industry | General AI |
| Mar 23–24, 2027 | Global AI Show Abu Dhabi 2027 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Industry | Enterprise AI |
April 2027 (3 events)
| Dates | Event | Where | Type | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7–8, 2027 | World AI Technology Expo Dubai | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Industry | Enterprise AI |
| Apr 12–15, 2027 | DeepFest 2027 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Industry | Generative AI, Robotics & embodied AI |
| Apr 12–15, 2027 | LEAP | Saudi Arabia | Industry | Enterprise AI |
Planning tips
- The season is October to April. Most large Gulf AI events avoid the summer heat, so the calendar is busiest in the cooler months.
- Mind the working week. The UAE works Monday to Friday, while Saudi Arabia and Qatar take Friday and Saturday as the weekend, so check event days.
- Ramadan shifts schedules. In early 2027 Ramadan falls around February to March, and some events move dates or run shorter days.
- Check entry rules early. Visa-on-arrival and e-visa rules differ by country and passport; check the official government site before you book.
Related lists
- AI events in United Arab Emirates
- AI events in Saudi Arabia
- AI conferences in Asia 2027
- AI conferences 2027
- Open CFPs
- Early-bird deals
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Frequently asked questions
- How many AI conferences are there in the Middle East in 2027?
- AgentConfs lists 7 AI events in the Middle East with confirmed 2027 dates as of Nov 5, 2026, plus 1 with dates still to be confirmed, and 5 more before the end of 2026.
- Which AI conferences are in the Middle East in 2027?
- By start date: Web Summit Qatar 2027 (Jan 31 – Feb 3, 2027, Doha), Global AI Show Riyadh 2027 (Feb 2–3, 2027, Riyadh), MathAI 2027 (Mar 15–17, 2027, Abu Dhabi), Global AI Show Abu Dhabi 2027 (Mar 23–24, 2027, Abu Dhabi), World AI Technology Expo Dubai (Apr 7–8, 2027, Dubai) and DeepFest 2027 (Apr 12–15, 2027, Riyadh), and 1 more listed above.
- Where are AI conferences held in the Middle East?
- Mostly in Abu Dhabi (4), Riyadh (2), Thuwal (1), Doha (1) and Dubai (1), counting every dated event from now to the end of 2027.
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