Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our world—not just how we live and think, but also how nations relate to one another. As the ‘revolution’ accelerates, it is becoming increasingly clear that AI is not just a driver of economic growth, but also a powerful tool in shaping international alliances and influencing the global balance of power.

This paper explores the role of UK AI diplomacy towards Israel, the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia, focusing on how AI can expand the UK’s influence in the Middle East and North Africa, deepen the Abraham Accords, and serve as a counterbalance to China’s growing footprint in the region.