29/07/2026
Two years ago, “AI literacy” was a bonus line on a resume. Now it’s the filter.
Job postings requiring AI skills have grown 7x in two years in the US alone. NACE data shows more than a third of entry-level roles now list AI literacy as a requirement, up from just 12% six months ago. LinkedIn members have added AI-related skills to their profiles 177% more since 2023.
The message from employers is no longer subtle. AI literacy has moved from “nice to have” to baseline filter, the same way English fluency or a driver’s license once did for other roles.
For MENA talent, this is an opportunity, not a threat. The professionals in our region who can show real, working AI fluency, not just a course certificate, are about to become some of the most in-demand candidates globally.
That is exactly why we are building AI literacy verification into MENA Alliances candidate profiles. Not a checkbox. Real, demonstrated skill, visible to every employer we work with.
If you are a professional building this skill, or an employer looking for candidates who already have it, let’s talk: [email protected]