Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, the “AI Retreat” is set to host AI experts from the government, private sector and global tech giant on Tuesday, 11th of June at the Museum of the Future.
Organized by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence and in collaboration with the National Program for Artificial Intelligence, the “AI Retreat” is the first event held under the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence (DUB.AI) and is set to achieve its objectives.
The event brings together over 1000 AI experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the various challenges and opportunities presented by AI locally and globally and contribute to laying the foundational strategies of AI adoption across all sectors.
A high-profile event in Dubai will feature sessions and workshops focusing on Funding, Infrastructure, Data, and Talent in AI. It aims to solidify Dubai's AI hub status, fostering dialogue and sharing innovative ideas between leaders and sectors to drive progress and shape a better future.
His Excellency Omar Sultan AlOlama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, and Deputy Managing Director of DFF, underlined the importance of identifying AI opportunities early and accelerating the development of solutions that contribute to a better future for economies and societies. He also noted that the UAE was among the first countries to adopt national initiatives around AI adoption and development.
Dubai's comprehensive AI plan aims to establish the city as a global hub, fostering innovation and supporting the digital economy. The UAE, under AlOlama's leadership, facilitates international partnerships to unlock AI's potential, exemplified by the AI Retreat, uniting stakeholders to shape future strategies.
In April, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed launched DUB.AI, which focuses on unlocking the power of technology to enhance the quality of life. The plan has a strong focus on AI governance and its deployment in vital sectors to enhance both the society and economy.
The plan aims to provide an optimal ecosystem for AI companies and global talent by offering a business-friendly environment. DUB.AI aims to accelerate the adoption of AI applications, which will support the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 by contributing AED 100 billion annually to Dubai's economy by boosting the digital economy and increasing productivity by 50 percent.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
