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Hi Dubai
28-04-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Dubai AI Academy Launches to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence Education and Adoption
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has launched the Dubai AI Academy, an ambitious initiative designed to position the emirate at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) education and innovation. The announcement was made during the inaugural Dubai AI Week 2025, underlining the city's commitment to AI-driven economic growth and technological advancement. Located within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Innovation Hub, the Dubai AI Academy aims to educate 10,000 emerging and experienced leaders in AI. With backing from the DIFC Academy, the Academy will offer tailored training programs in partnership with prestigious institutions like Oxford University's Saïd Business School, Udacity, and the Minerva Project. The Academy's courses will focus on equipping professionals across various sectors with the knowledge needed to harness AI's potential. Initial offerings include 'AI for Civil Service', designed for government employees, and 'Leadership in the Age of AI', which will teach strategic decision-making, ethics, and adaptability in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. The initiative is part of Dubai's broader vision to double the contribution of AI to its GDP and cement its status as a global AI hub. It aligns with the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence ( and supports the city's growing AI, FinTech, and innovation ecosystem. Through this educational push, Dubai aims to foster a workforce ready to lead in the AI-powered future, driving progress across government, business, and society while enhancing its global competitiveness. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Gulf Today
26-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Hamdan launches Dubai AI Academy at AI Week 2025
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, launched the Dubai AI Academy, a major new initiative aimed at mainstreaming artificial intelligence (AI) education and advancing its adoption across vital sectors of the economy. The launch took place during the inaugural Dubai AI Week 2025, held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan and organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), an initiative of the Dubai Future Foundation, from April 21 to 25 across the Museum of the Future, AREA 2071 at Emirates Towers, and multiple other locations across Dubai. Sheikh Hamdan said, 'Dubai will be the destination of choice for those who are seeking to lead the future of artificial intelligence. We will continue to support impactful initiatives that showcase the promising and diverse applications of AI, and the opportunities it offers to accelerate economic growth and advance progress across government, education, and society.' The Dubai AI Academy is part of the Dubai AI Campus, the region's largest dedicated cluster of AI and advanced technology companies, located within the DIFC Innovation Hub. To be developed with the support of the DIFC Academy, the initiative is designed to educate 10,000 emerging and experienced leaders, positioning itself as a leading provider of AI training and certification programmes. The Academy will collaborate with globally renowned academic institutions including Oxford University's Saïd Business School, Udacity, and the Minerva Project, offering tailored programmes that equip participants with the skills required to lead in an AI-enabled world. Initial offerings will include 'AI for Civil Service,' targeting government employees, and 'Leadership in the Age of AI,' focused on strategic decision-making, ethics, and adaptability in complex, tech-driven environments. By expanding AI education at scale, the Academy will support Dubai's ambition to double the impact of AI on its GDP and advance its global competitiveness. Training modules will address essential capabilities such as identifying and implementing AI use cases, integrating AI into business strategies, and applying ethical frameworks for responsible adoption. This initiative aligns with the goals of the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence ( and reinforces the emirate's long-term vision to become a global centre for AI, innovation, and technology. The Dubai AI Campus, which launched under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan in 2023, plays a central role in supporting this transformation by providing computing power, business acceleration programmes, and a bespoke AI business licensing model. The Academy also contributes to the objectives of DIFC's 2030 Strategy, by enhancing talent development within Dubai's expanding AI, FinTech, and innovation ecosystem. Its establishment is expected to significantly boost productivity within the local workforce and serve as a key enabler for the integration of AI applications in both public and private sectors. Meanwhile, Sheikh Hamdan witnessed the signing of four strategic partnership agreements between Ignyte, a global digital start-up ecosystem platform, and leading organisations including the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), du, Dubai Technology Entrepreneurship Campus (Dtec), and in5. The agreements are part of Dubai's broader efforts to accelerate the objectives of the Dubai Digital Economy Strategy, which aims to drive the exponential growth of start-ups across sectors and strengthen the emirate's position as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. Sheikh Hamdan said, 'Strengthening Dubai's position as a global hub for the digital economy begins with empowering the entrepreneurs and innovators who will shape its future. These strategic partnerships reflect our commitment to building a vibrant and integrated ecosystem that accelerates start-up growth, attracts global talent, and drives meaningful technological progress. By connecting visionaries with opportunity, Dubai continues to lead as a launchpad for bold ideas and transformative ventures.' WAM
Arabian Business
26-04-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan launches new AI academy
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, has launched the Dubai AI Academy, a new initiative to mainstream artificial intelligence education and advance its adoption across key economic sectors. The launch took place during the inaugural Dubai AI Week 2025, held from April 21 to 25 across multiple Dubai locations including the Museum of the Future and AREA 2071 at Emirates Towers. The event was organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, an initiative of the Dubai Future Foundation, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) said in a statement. Dubai launches AI academy to train 10,000 leaders during AI week 2025 'Dubai will be the destination of choice for those who are seeking to lead the future of artificial intelligence. We will continue to support impactful initiatives that showcase the promising and diverse applications of AI, and the opportunities it offers to accelerate economic growth and advance progress across government, education, and society,' Sheikh Hamdan said. The Dubai AI Academy forms part of the Dubai AI Campus, the region's largest dedicated cluster of AI and advanced technology companies, located within the DIFC Innovation Hub. To be developed with support from the DIFC Academy, the initiative aims to position itself as a leading provider of AI training and certification programmes. The Academy will collaborate with global academic institutions including Oxford University's Saïd Business School, Udacity, and the Minerva Project. It will offer tailored programmes to equip participants with skills needed to lead in an AI-enabled world. Initial offerings will include 'AI for Civil Service', targeting government employees, and 'Leadership in the Age of AI', focused on strategic decision-making, ethics, and adaptability in tech-driven environments. By expanding AI education at scale, the Academy will support Dubai's ambition to double the impact of AI on its GDP and advance its global competitiveness. Training modules will address capabilities such as identifying AI use cases, integrating AI into business strategies, and applying ethical frameworks for responsible adoption. This initiative aligns with the goals of the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence ( and reinforces the emirate's vision to become a global centre for AI, innovation, and technology. The Dubai AI Campus, launched under Sheikh Hamdan's directives in 2023, supports this transformation by providing computing power, business acceleration programmes, and a bespoke AI business licensing model. The Academy also contributes to DIFC's 2030 Strategy by enhancing talent development within Dubai's AI, FinTech, and innovation ecosystem.
Khaleej Times
25-04-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai AI Week: Sheikh Hamdan announces next edition in April 2026
As Dubai's AI Week concluded on Friday, Sheikh Hamdan announced that the next edition will take place in April 2026. He said that in the next edition, the event will be doubling targets, expanding to 20 city-wide events, and "positioning Dubai as the annual meeting point for the world's AI leaders". The Crown Prince of Dubai also highlighted the launch of Dubai AI Academy, "an initiative designed to train 10,000 rising leaders and entrepreneurs in the most in-demand AI skills". Looking back on the eventful week, he added that the "landmark gathering" that welcomed 30,000 attendees. In a series of tweets on X, he said that he witnessed the signing of new partnerships between Dubai Future Foundation, du, Dtec, in5, and Ignyte. He said: "These efforts, led by DIFC, aim to strengthen AI education, empower startups, and provide entrepreneurs with the infrastructure, investment, and support they need to scale their businesses from Dubai." The week saw the launch of more than 30 new initiatives and strategic partnerships across public and private sectors.
Gulf News
25-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf News
Dubai AI Week: Sheikh Hamdan unveils academy to train 10,000 future AI pioneers
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, launched the Dubai AI Academy, a major new initiative aimed at mainstreaming artificial intelligence (AI) education and advancing its adoption across vital sectors of the economy. The launch took place during the inaugural Dubai AI Week 2025, held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan and organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), an initiative of the Dubai Future Foundation, from April 21 to 25 across the Museum of the Future, AREA 2071 at Emirates Towers, and multiple other locations across Dubai. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said, 'Dubai will be the destination of choice for those who are seeking to lead the future of artificial intelligence. We will continue to support impactful initiatives that showcase the promising and diverse applications of AI, and the opportunities it offers to accelerate economic growth and advance progress across government, education, and society.' The Dubai AI Academy is part of the Dubai AI Campus, the region's largest dedicated cluster of AI and advanced technology companies, located within the DIFC Innovation Hub. To be developed with the support of the DIFC Academy, the initiative is designed to educate 10,000 emerging and experienced leaders, positioning itself as a leading provider of AI training and certification programmes. The Academy will collaborate with globally renowned academic institutions including Oxford University's Saïd Business School, Udacity, and the Minerva Project, offering tailored programmes that equip participants with the skills required to lead in an AI-enabled world. Initial offerings will include 'AI for Civil Service', targeting government employees, and 'Leadership in the Age of AI', focused on strategic decision-making, ethics, and adaptability in complex, tech-driven environments. By expanding AI education at scale, the Academy will support Dubai's ambition to double the impact of AI on its GDP and advance its global competitiveness. Training modules will address essential capabilities such as identifying and implementing AI use cases, integrating AI into business strategies, and applying ethical frameworks for responsible adoption. This initiative aligns with the goals of the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence ( and reinforces the emirate's long-term vision to become a global centre for AI, innovation, and technology. The Dubai AI Campus, which launched under the directives of His Highness in 2023, plays a central role in supporting this transformation by providing computing power, business acceleration programmes, and a bespoke AI business licensing model. The Academy also contributes to the objectives of DIFC's 2030 Strategy, by enhancing talent development within Dubai's expanding AI, FinTech, and innovation ecosystem. Its establishment is expected to significantly boost productivity within the local workforce and serve as a key enabler for the integration of AI applications in both public and private sectors.
