In 2024, Iran led in AI-driven commercial activity with a score of 83, followed closely by Algeria at 82 and Azerbaijan at 81. Oman, Morocco, and Bangladesh also ranked among the top, highlighting strong startup activity, investment, and businesss initiatives in artificial intelligence across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.
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