AI Shoppers Become a Distinct Customer Segment in the UAE
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On October 26, 2026, PYMNTS reported that consumers who recently used artificial intelligence for shopping in the UAE exhibited digital activity patterns different from those of consumers overall. AI shoppers engaged in shopping-related digital activities for an average of 37 days per month, compared with 30 days for consumers overall. The report also stated that 94% of AI shoppers were willing to authorize agents to place orders automatically, 88% were willing to share payment data, and 65% were willing to authorize agents to purchase goods worth at least $100. Merchants have anticipated AI-driven sales, but currently only 31% of merchants can clearly identify sales originating from AI platforms.
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- PYMNTSAI shoppers emerge as a distinct customer segment in the UAE
Consumers in the UAE who use AI in their recent shopping have emerged as a distinct customer segment, averaging 37 days of shopping-related digital activity per month, compared with 30 days for consumers overall. 94% of AI shoppers are willing to authorize agents to place orders automatically, 88% are willing to share payment data, and 65% are willing to authorize purchases of goods worth at least $100. Merchants already anticipate sales generated by AI, but only 31% can clearly identify sales from AI platforms.
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