MBRSG Launches AI Ethics Assessment Programme to Advance Responsible Tech Use in UAE
The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government has launched a new AI Ethics Assessment Programme, aimed at equipping professionals with the tools to evaluate and implement ethical AI systems.
The initiative supports the UAE's push to become a global leader in artificial intelligence while ensuring responsible innovation.
Developed in collaboration with the UAE's Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office, the programme features the IEEE CertifAIEd™ curriculum and will run from May 26 to 30, 2025, at the MBRSG headquarters in Dubai.
Targeting professionals in strategy, compliance, data governance, technology, and innovation, the programme offers intensive training on AI ethics principles, transparency, accountability, privacy, and bias mitigation. Participants will also undergo practical sessions and an exam to qualify as CertifAIEd™ Assessors.
Dr. Ali bin Sebaa Al Marri, Executive President of MBRSG, emphasized the importance of the initiative in shaping AI policies that balance innovation with ethical responsibility. 'This reaffirms our commitment to developing national talent and supporting the UAE's vision of becoming a model in digital governance,'
he said.
The programme aligns with the broader national strategy inspired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's vision to integrate AI education into academic systems and prepare a future-ready generation.
By promoting ethical standards in AI adoption, the initiative strengthens community awareness and institutional readiness for the growing impact of smart technologies.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
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