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Hi Dubai
28-04-2025
- Business
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Dubai AI Week Hackathon Showcases Future of Autonomous Innovation
Dubai's ambition to lead global AI innovation took center stage as the Dubai AI Week Hackathon: Agentic AI concluded the city's landmark tech event for 2025. Held at AREA 2071 in Emirates Towers Boulevard, the hackathon gathered developers, creatives, and innovators to design autonomous AI agents addressing real-world challenges in sectors like travel, logistics, finance, and real estate. Organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), part of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), and delivered with Hackmasters, the hackathon was a highlight of Dubai AI Week 2025, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Over 170 participants formed 36 teams, first collaborating virtually from April 21 to 23, then advancing to two days of live hacking and demos at AREA 2071. Ten teams reached the final round, with the top three earning prizes for their innovative, autonomous solutions. Expert mentors and judges from organisations including DEWA, Microsoft, DeepOpinion AI, and Al Futtaim Group Real Estate supported the participants, providing technical expertise and strategic advice throughout the competition. Dubai AI Week 2025 featured 10 major events across the city, attracting over 10,000 attendees, 180 speakers, and 150 sessions. Strategic gatherings like the AI Retreat, Dubai Assembly for AI, and the Global Prompt Engineering Championship reflected the city's drive to position itself as a global hub for responsible and impactful AI innovation. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Hi Dubai
28-04-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Hamdan bin Mohammed Announces Return of Dubai AI Week in April 2026 with Expanded Scale and Global Participation
Dubai reaffirmed its commitment to becoming a global hub for artificial intelligence, with H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announcing major plans to expand AI initiatives following the success of Dubai AI Week 2025. Speaking at the closing of the event, Sheikh Hamdan emphasized the need to accelerate AI adoption across all sectors to unlock new opportunities, empower talent, and solidify Dubai's leadership in innovation. He confirmed that the next Dubai AI Week will take place in April 2026, doubling its scale with 20 events and broader global participation. Dubai AI Week 2025, organized by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence under the Dubai Future Foundation, attracted over 30,000 participants from more than 100 countries. The week featured 10 major events, 250 sessions, and the launch of over 30 new initiatives, partnerships, and agreements between government bodies, private sector players, investors, and startups. Top global tech companies including Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, and NVIDIA took part, alongside 60 startups and 20 universities. Highlights included the Global Prompt Engineering Championship, AI Week in Schools reaching over 10,000 students, and major announcements like du's AED2 billion data centre project with Microsoft. Sheikh Hamdan stressed that Dubai's future readiness rests on embedding AI across education, research, and governance while fostering an ecosystem capable of nurturing billion-dollar AI ventures. His remarks reflected a wider vision to position Dubai at the forefront of the global AI landscape, supported by advanced digital infrastructure, agile regulation, and a strong focus on responsible innovation. The event also showcased new strategies from key entities such as the Roads and Transport Authority's AI Strategy 2030 and the launch of Dubai's State of AI Report, signaling a unified push across sectors to drive AI-led growth and transformation. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Hi Dubai
28-04-2025
- Business
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Ignyte Signs Strategic Partnerships to Accelerate Dubai's Digital Economy Growth
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, witnessed the signing of four major strategic agreements between Ignyte and key organisations including the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), du, Dubai Technology Entrepreneurship Campus (Dtec), and in5, in a move to fast-track Dubai's digital economy growth. The agreements, signed during Dubai AI Week 2025, support the Dubai Digital Economy Strategy's mission to position the emirate as a global innovation hub. The event, held under Sheikh Hamdan's patronage, is taking place from April 21 to 25 at the Museum of the Future and AREA 2071. Sheikh Hamdan said the partnerships reflect Dubai's commitment to empowering entrepreneurs, fostering innovation, and driving the future digital economy by connecting visionaries with opportunity. As part of the partnerships, DFF will join Ignyte's platform to expand innovation initiatives and connect with startups and investors. du, as Ignyte's Exclusive Telco Partner, will provide critical infrastructure, digital tools, and mentorship to early-stage companies. Through Dtec, startups will gain access to soft landing programmes, flexible workspaces, and subsidised licensing, while in5 will offer fast-track incubation and mentorship services across technology, media, and design sectors. These collaborations mark a major milestone for Ignyte's expansion and align closely with Dubai's vision of creating one of the world's most dynamic digital economies. Dubai AI Week 2025 has drawn participation from over 100 nationalities, featuring more than 180 speakers and 150 sessions, highlighting Dubai's growing influence in the global AI and innovation landscape. News Source: Emirates News Agency
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28-04-2025
- Business
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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
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26-04-2025
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Why AI Startups Choose the UAE as Their Global Launchpad
Home » Startups » Why AI Startups Choose the UAE as Their Global Launchpad AI startups from around the world are choosing the UAE as their base, speakers revealed at the Dubai Assembly for AI, part of Dubai AI Week 2025. They highlighted the country's fast pace of innovation and its growing reputation as a hub for research and talent. During a session titled 'Dubai as a Launchpad: Competing on the Global Stage,' Sachin Dev Duggal, Founder and Chief Wizard of explained why his company moved its headquarters to Dubai. He said the UAE offers market stability, high demand across the GCC, and a government that supports AI-powered platforms. He added that with capital, talent, and R&D aligned, the UAE has all the ingredients to become a global hub for breakthrough technologies. Similarly, Jad Antoun, CEO of Huspy, called the UAE's Golden Visa programme a 'gamechanger.' He said it provides the stability needed to build a global company and attract world-class talent. Meanwhile, Lin Kayser, CEO of Leap71, shared his experience of moving to Dubai. He noted the supportive environment and openness to innovation, describing it as a 'breath of fresh air.' Overall, speakers agreed that AI startups in the UAE benefit from strong government support, a stable market, and easy access to regional and global opportunities. As a result, more companies are expected to join the UAE's growing AI ecosystem.
