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#UAE to appoint a 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗜 to drive the adoption of #artificialintelligence for each government ministry and other entities! Announced during a meeting of the Cabinet last week, the creation of the Chief Executive Officer for Artificial Intelligence role for all government departments marks the UAE's transition to a new phase in digital transformation, in which it will consolidate the use of #AI and other advanced technologies across the federal government. The new CEO for AI will focus on strategic AI planning, promoting best practices, and fostering AI integration and governance. The creation of the new role aims to enhance innovation and the digital economy and develop individual competencies in AI, whilst ensuring that the UAE remains positioned as a global leader in AI. Read the story in The National News: https://lnkd.in/dTr5QKGk 𝘞𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘈𝘓𝘓 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘴? 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘬 🔔 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦. Want to receive my weekly news digest straight to your inbox every Thursday morning? https://lnkd.in/dij4qFi5 Trying to position your tech venture as a leader in its space? That's what I do! https://lnkd.in/dwQ5JMtm #MiddleEastAINews [𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦: 𝘘𝘢𝘴𝘳 𝘈𝘭 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘯, 𝘈𝘣𝘶 𝘋𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘪. 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵: 𝘞𝘈𝘔] [ 100% 𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 | 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘈𝘐 𝘦𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 ]

I just came across the announcement about the cooperation between the United States and the United Arab Emirates on Artificial Intelligence, and it feels like a significant step forward for both countries. The UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 isn't just a policy—it's a commitment to embracing the future! For Dubai, the benefits of this focus on AI are immense. We can look forward to smarter infrastructure, more efficient government services, and a boost to our tech and innovation sectors. It's initiatives like these that will help position Dubai as a global leader in technology and improve the everyday lives of those who call it home. International collaborations like this one underline the importance of working together to achieve common goals. By aligning with global advancements while staying true to our national strategy, we're setting the stage for sustainable growth and prosperity. Official announcement from the White House website: https://lnkd.in/drEEhs9J #UAE #Dubai #AI #AINationalStrategy2031 #Innovation

🌍 The UAE Cabinet's recent approval of its AI Policy is a monumental step toward strengthening global leadership in artificial intelligence. As the world moves forward with AI at the helm of innovation, the UAE continues to set the pace by balancing progress with responsibility. This forward-thinking policy extends well beyond simply technology—it also considers collaboration, security, and sustainability. It also underscores the UAE’s pivotal role in shaping global AI standards, focusing on ethical practices, fostering international alliances, and advancing technological solutions that benefit communities worldwide. The UAE's Six Core AI Principles which pave the way for a future where AI serves humanity with integrity can be summarized as: - Advancement – Driving technological innovation for global impact. - Cooperation – Strengthening international partnerships in AI governance. - Community – Prioritizing societal welfare in AI development. - Ethics – Upholding transparency and accountability in AI tools. - Sustainability – Ensuring AI progress aligns with environmental goals. - Security – Safeguarding data, privacy, and AI infrastructure. These principles are the foundation of a responsible AI future, where growth and trust coexist. The UAE is committed to leading with purpose, ensuring that AI's benefits reach everyone while protecting our shared values. #AIPolicy #TechLeadership #UAE #Innovation #AIforGood #Sustainability #AI #AIPrinciples #GITEX https://lnkd.in/eEVWHs8g

The UAE is charting a visionary course to become a global AI leader by 2031, in alignment with UAE Centennial 2071. With a strategic focus on education, governance, and the economy, they're harnessing innovation and advanced technology to shape a future driven by human-AI collaboration. The UAE is set to transform industries and empower talent, positioning itself at the forefront of the global tech revolution. The future is now. 🌍🤖 #AI2031 #UAECentennial #TechInnovation #AILeadership #FutureShapedByAI://lnkd.in/dpk4vz83.

𝗨𝗔𝗘 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 launched today! The 𝗨𝗔𝗘 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 in collaboration with the Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office (UAE) has launched a new #AI award to promote the adoption of the technologies within federal and local government entities. The government hopes that the award will play a role in inspiring federal, local, and semi-government entities to enhance the performance of government services and shape a more promising future leveraging digital solutions and collaborative efforts among departments. The Award categories are: 🏆 Service Excellence 🏆 Decision Making 🏆 Operational Efficiency 🏆 Emirati AI Solutions Evaluation criteria will take into account the level of innovation, AI ethics compliance level, level of maturity, scalability and replicability and the potential impact of the AI solutions. The competition deadline is May 30th, 2024. Read the Emirates News Agency story: https://lnkd.in/dcfY8kfg Apply to enter the award competition (UAE public sector only): https://lnkd.in/dufkSQzK 𝘞𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘈𝘓𝘓 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘴? 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘬 🔔 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦. Want to receive my weekly news digest straight to your inbox every Thursday morning? https://lnkd.in/dij4qFi5 #MiddleEastAINews

Dubai to be one of the first to host an AI Retreat🤝 With over a 1,000 #AI experts, policymakers, and industry leaders under one roof, the retreat will bring stakeholders together to shape and develop future strategies that harness the potential of AI Themes will include ✅ Funding and Financial ✅ Infrastructure ✅ Data Enablement ✅Talent Development More details in the article below ⬇️

The pace of AI continues to accelerate, and it is allowing countries to redefine their technological and economic position in the world. The rapid shift to AI is likely to reorder the technological and GDP rankings of nations, with some able to move ahead more quickly than others. How governments and national technology ecosystems make choices about the pace of change will matter. When it comes to showing how coordinated government-led action can impact at the national scale, perhaps the best current example is the UAE. The UAE is now ranked among the top 20 countries in terms of AI commitment and capabilities, ahead of similar size European countries such as Switzerland, and ahead of larger countries like Spain or Poland. Here is just one example of the priority level that is placed on AI buy the UAE leadership. https://lnkd.in/e3VZMuPf #ai

Exciting developments for the future of AI in government! Under the visionary leadership of HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, 22 Chief AI Officers have been appointed across federal ministries and government entities. This groundbreaking initiative will accelerate the integration of AI into government operations, aligning with the the UAE 2031 vision. By driving innovation and digital transformation, this move not only aims for global leadership in AI technology but also seeks to enhance the quality of life for all through smarter, more efficient government services. #AI #DigitalTransformation #UAE2031 #Innovation #Leadership #Government #SmartGovernment #FutureOfWork

The rise of #artificialintelligence has been transformative across various sectors worldwide. In healthcare, AI-powered systems aid in faster and more accurate diagnoses, enabling timely treatment and potentially saving lives. Social media platforms leverage AI algorithms to personalize user experiences, foster connections, and recommend relevant content. Moreover, automation driven by AI technology streamlines workflows, enhances productivity, and frees up human resources for more creative and strategic tasks. However, the rapid advancement of AI often outpaces regulatory frameworks, creating challenges in ensuring ethical and responsible AI deployment. As governments develop expertise in AI and its implications, we can anticipate the implementation of more robust regulations and protocols to govern AI use. These regulations will likely focus on safeguarding human rights, ensuring fairness and transparency, protecting privacy, and mitigating potential biases and discrimination in AI systems. It is very inspiring to see that the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 has formally adopted AI Governance as one of its eight strategic objectives. Collaboration between technologists, industry stakeholders, policymakers, researchers, and civil society will be crucial in shaping a responsible and sustainable AI ecosystem. #techforgood #ethicalAI #AIgovernance

I had a great experience today at the World Government Summit in Dubai, where I participated in a panel with other tech leaders to discuss the collaboration between the private sector and governments in leveraging the benefits of AI. During my talk, I emphasized the need for governments to focus on education and training, utilize existing AI tech, and partner with the private sector to create the right governance for the local AI ecosystem. Time is of the essence in the AI race, and countries that move fast and make decisions on the fly will come out on top. There is a window of opportunity for Arab governments to leverage AI, but they must act quickly. Let's not miss this chance to shape the future of AI for the future generations…the time for the arab governments to act is now… #WorldGovSummit #AI #TechLeaders #Collaboration #Education #Governance