8th Edition of ICEQ International Conference Begins in Dubai

The 8th International Conference on Education Quality opened today at the Grand Hyatt Dubai, spotlighting the transformative power of artificial intelligence under the theme: “AI Innovations: Future Foresight for Empowering Public Institutions and Enhancing Educational Quality.”

Running from April 22 to 24 as part of Dubai AI Week, the conference is organised by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai. It serves as a key platform for institutional innovation and digital transformation in education and public services.

More than 500 delegates from 31 government entities, 55 universities, and 32 institutions are attending. The event features over 200 research papers and over 200 speakers, including experts from Microsoft and Google.

Senior officials in attendance included Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director-General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai, who announced the launch of the Unlimited Smart Travel service at Dubai International Airport’s First and Business Class lounges. Powered by AI-driven facial recognition, the system enhances identity verification, speeds up processing from one to ten travellers at once, and streamlines service steps.

“Artificial intelligence is no longer a theoretical luxury—it is a practical necessity,”

Al Marri said in his address.

“We are placing it in the service of education, of humanity, and of a nation that deserves the best.”

The conference continues at the Directorate’s Al Jafiliya headquarters and will conclude with the launch of an AI Innovation Lab and the signing of three strategic cooperation agreements. According to Dr. Caroline A. Jones of the ICEQ Supreme Committee, the event provides a working model for tech integration into education and governance, reinforcing Dubai’s growing status as a global smart innovation hub.

News Source: Emirates News Agency