Dubai Chamber Launches AI Playbook for Entrepreneurs
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, part of the Dubai Chambers umbrella, has launched The Entrepreneur's AI Playbook . The initiative aims to raise awareness of artificial intelligence tools that entrepreneurs can use to launch, manage, and grow their businesses.
The guide was developed under the Create Apps in Dubai initiative. This program was launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai.
The Create Apps in Dubai initiative seeks to: Train and upskill 1,000 UAE nationals
Triple the number of app developers in Dubai
Support the launch of 100 new homegrown mobile applications
It also includes the Create Apps Championship , designed to strengthen Dubai's role in smart app development. The championship aims to attract global talent and encourage entrepreneurs to pitch innovative app ideas.
The Entrepreneur's AI Playbook offers practical guidance on how to use AI throughout the startup journey. It covers key phases such as branding, business modeling, product development, and customer support.
The guide supports entrepreneurs with tools for: Business setup, including naming and identity
Developing value propositions and digital services
Managing operations, billing, and customer acquisition
The Dubai Chamber revealed that the playbook is part of a broader strategy to position Dubai as a global AI hub. This strategy is reflected in several initiatives, such as the AI Retreat, the Dubai Universal Blueprint for AI, AI Week in schools, and the appointment of Chief AI Officers across government entities.
The Entrepreneur's AI Playbook is now available for download on the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy website.
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