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Hi Dubai
16-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Dubai AI Seal Draws Global Interest as 325 Companies Seek Certification
Dubai has received a wave of global interest for its newly launched 'Dubai AI Seal', with 325 companies applying for the certification aimed at promoting trusted, transparent, and ethical use of artificial intelligence. Launched by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, the Dubai AI Seal offers a rigorous framework to assess and certify companies operating AI-based products or integrating AI into their services. The initiative is open to all firms licensed in Dubai and is free to join via the official website. The Seal is already proving to be a key step in the emirate's broader strategy to lead globally in responsible AI deployment. It will be required for companies participating in upcoming government-led AI projects, reinforcing its role as a gateway to strategic collaborations. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met with representatives of the first certified companies during Dubai AI Week. Notable recipients of the top-tier 'Tier S' certification include IBM and e&, alongside other early adopters spanning health, software, media, and real estate sectors. Each certified company receives a unique serial number and classification tier, with permission to showcase the Seal across digital and promotional channels. 'The Dubai AI Seal is part of a broader effort to attract top-tier tech companies and startups from across the UAE and the world,' said Saeed Al Falasi, Executive Director of the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence. 'Our goal is to build a trusted ecosystem of AI pioneers.' By setting a new benchmark for ethical AI innovation, the Dubai AI Seal further positions the city as a leading hub for cutting-edge, responsible technology. News Source: Emirates News Agency
TECHx
15-05-2025
- Business
- TECHx
Dubai AI Seal Draws Global Interest from AI Companies
Home » Emerging technologies » Artificial Intelligence » Dubai AI Seal Draws Global Interest from AI Companies The Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence has announced strong global interest in the 'Dubai AI Seal.' The certification is the city's first-of-its-kind program for trusted AI companies. So far, 325 companies operating in Dubai have applied for the certification. These include 77 international offices, reflecting wide international engagement. The 'Dubai AI Seal' offers a framework to promote trust and transparency in AI deployment. It aims to strengthen collaboration between government entities and technology providers across Dubai, the UAE, and beyond. Importantly, the initiative is open to all local, regional, and international companies licensed to operate in Dubai. Eligible participants must offer AI-based products or services, or use AI within their operations. Participation is free. Applications can be submitted via The first certified companies were recognized during Dubai AI Week. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met with representatives of these enterprises. He is the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation. Among the first to receive the top-tier 'Tier S' certification were: Other companies awarded the Dubai AI Seal include: Beinex Consulting CSP Solutions iO Health Prop-AI Rounak InnovaSense Each certified company receives a unique serial number and classification tier. The certification is set to become a prerequisite for government-led AI initiatives and projects. Additionally, certified companies may display the Dubai AI Seal across their digital and promotional platforms. Saeed Al Falasi, Executive Director of the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, revealed that the initiative is part of a broader effort to attract top-tier tech firms. The goal is to build a trusted AI ecosystem in Dubai. IBM's General Manager for the Gulf, Levant & Pakistan, Shukri Eid, said the certification underscores IBM's commitment to ethical, transparent AI. He added that Dubai is helping set global standards for trustworthy AI. Dena Almansoori, Group Chief AI and Data Officer at e&, stated that the Tier S certification validates their commitment to responsible AI development. Beinex Consulting CEO Shantosh Sridhar remarked that the Dubai AI Seal reflects Dubai's leadership in AI innovation. He called it a global benchmark for the future of AI. Dr. Haidar Al Yousuf, CEO of iO Health, reported that their AI solutions aim to serve human needs, and the certification supports that mission. CEO Avneesh Prakash said the Seal recognizes their dedication to ethical AI in language and voice technologies. Prop-AI Co-founder Christian Kunz added that applying for the Seal aligns with Dubai's vision of trust and innovation. Murali Rachamalla of Rounak noted that their AI adoption aligns with UAE digital goals. Meanwhile, InnovaSense CEO Bahman Kazemian called the Seal a gold standard for ethical AI. Finally, CSP Solutions Managing Director Rabeeh Abla stated that the Seal reflects their commitment to building secure, ethical AI in line with the UAE's digital vision. The Dubai AI Seal continues to position the emirate as a global hub for responsible AI development.
Hi Dubai
28-04-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
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
Gulf News
25-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf News
Sheikh Hamdan announces Dubai AI Week 2026: Double the scale, global participation expected
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, reaffirmed Dubai's commitment to accelerating AI adoption to unlock new opportunities and consolidate its position as a global hub for AI enterprises, talent and innovation. His remarks came during the closing of Dubai AI Week 2025, which attracted over 30,000 experts and participants from more than 100 countries from around the world. Organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence and overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation, Dubai AI Week 2025 featured 10 major events across the city, more than 250 sessions, panel discussions and workshops, and the launch of over 30 new initiatives, partnerships, and agreements between government and private sector stakeholders, investors, and startups. The event brought together global experts, innovators, officials, and AI enthusiasts from around the world, including students from Dubai's schools and universities. It also saw the participation of major tech giants such as Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Google, IBM, Amazon, NVIDIA, and Cohere. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said, 'Following the success of this year's edition, we have directed that the next Dubai AI Week be held in April 2026, with the goal of doubling all targets — expanding to 20 events across the city and welcoming participation from the world's leading technology experts. Dubai AI Week will become a key annual event, bringing together the future shapers of technology from around the world.' He added, 'Artificial intelligence is driving an unprecedented transformation in human history, reshaping how individuals, institutions, and governments think and operate. Those who are best prepared for the future are the ones building the foundations today—by enabling ecosystems, empowering talent, and ensuring responsible AI governance.' Sheikh Hamdan continued, 'We are moving forward with determination to seize the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence to design a better future. The next phase will see more AI companies established in Dubai, greater engagement with global experts, and new directives issued to government leaders to develop comprehensive strategies for AI adoption that will enhance quality of life and deliver positive impact across society.' Sheikh Hamdan also noted that Dubai's goal is to embed AI skills and applications across schools, universities, research centres, innovation hubs, and data ecosystems, while continuing to foster an environment that enables the creation and scaling of billion-dollar AI ventures. He affirmed that Dubai's readiness to attract global AI investment is driven by its advanced digital infrastructure, agile regulatory frameworks, and strong commitment to building capabilities and empowering AI talent. Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Managing Director of the Dubai Future Foundation, said that Dubai AI Week builds on years of accumulated expertise and successful initiatives led by the Dubai Future Foundation, including events, forums, and global gatherings. 'This evolution has culminated in a comprehensive platform that brings together leading experts, pioneering companies, and influential voices shaping the future of artificial intelligence.' He added, 'Dubai's journey in future readiness, driven by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and guided by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, continues to embrace transformational shifts and unlock opportunities for technological advancement.' 'Today, future foresight has become a defining feature of the UAE's development model,' His Excellency continued. 'Built on global partnerships, cross-sector collaboration, and agile governance, this approach is preparing communities for an era defined by artificial intelligence and rapid change. Our ability to adapt quickly and harness these shifts for good will be the most important benchmark of progress.' As part of the week's activities, the AI Retreat was held at the Museum of the Future, bringing together more than 150 experts, policymakers, specialists, and industry leaders from across the global AI ecosystem, representing both the public and private sectors. The Assembly attracted more than 10,000 participants and visitors during Dubai AI Week, including 25 international delegations from countries such as South Korea, Canada, India, Australia, Germany, Italy, and the United States. The event showcased cutting-edge technologies from global giants such as Meta and Microsoft, along with innovations from 60 startups and the participation of 20 universities and research institutions. The Dubai AI Festival, organised by Dubai AI Campus in partnership with DIFC, drew over 10,000 participants, including 500 investors, experts, policymakers, and innovators from 100 countries. It featured over 100 speakers across 40 sessions, 30 roundtables, and multiple workshops. The event coincided with the AI Week in Schools, held from April 21–25, featuring over 10,000 students from 60 Dubai schools. Organised in collaboration with Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), the initiative introduced students to AI concepts and future applications. The second edition of the Global Prompt Engineering Championship brought together nearly 3,800 participants from 125 countries, all competing for the title of best AI prompt engineer across four categories, with a total prize pool of Dh1 million. Winners included Abdulrahman Al Marzooqi in the AI in Coding category, Yahya Kaddoura for AI-Generated Art, Ibrahim Helmy for AI in Gaming, and Ibrahim Hajjo for AI-Generated Videos. Dubai AI Week also hosted the Machines Can See Summit, the region's largest and most specialised platform on computational power and machine learning. Organised by Polynome Group and in collaboration with the UAE AI Office, the summit brought together over 3,500 leaders, researchers, investors, and policymakers. The Dubai AI Week Hackathon: Agentic AI, supported by Hackmasters, welcomed 170 emerging talents and included challenges where participants developed independent AI models to solve pressing real-life issues. Among the key strategic announcements during the week, du unveiled a new Dh2 billion hyperscale data centre project in the UAE, developed in collaboration with Microsoft. Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) also launched its AI Strategy 2030, comprising 81 projects and initiatives. The Dubai Centre for AI Applications launched a report titled '15 AI Use Cases in Government', which highlights successful examples of AI deployment in public services. Also launched was the 'Dubai State of AI Report', issued by the Dubai Digital Authority in collaboration with the Dubai Future Foundation. The report assessed more than 100 high-impact AI use cases across key sectors including urban planning, healthcare, finance, mobility, and talent acquisition. Furthermore, a joint report from the Dubai Government Human Resources Department and Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government titled 'Generative AI Adoption Among Dubai Government Employees' revealed that 97% of employees believe generative AI positively impacts government operations, and 94% are optimistic about its effects on the workplace. Advancing AI in education and healthcare was a key focus during Dubai AI Week 2025. The University of Birmingham – Dubai announced the launch of Dubai's first PhD programme in Artificial Intelligence. Meanwhile, the AI in Healthcare Forum, held under the theme 'Enhancing Healthcare with AI', brought together leading figures and experts from major global health institutions to explore the transformative role of AI in the sector. Additionally, HIMSS 2025, organised on 23 April at Emirates Towers with the support of the Dubai Health Authority and Emirates Health Services, examined the future of healthcare through innovations in generative AI, genomics, precision medicine, and digital transformation. The 8th International Conference on Quality Education, hosted by Dubai's General Directorate for Identity and Foreigners Affairs, welcomed over 500 participants from 31 government entities to explore AI's role in empowering public institutions and advancing government services. Also announced during Dubai AI Week by the Dubai Media Academy, part of Dubai Media Inc., was the AI Initiative in Arab Media, designed to build a comprehensive AI-driven content ecosystem tailored for the Arabic media landscape. The initiative aims to empower Arabic language technologies across dialects, respecting cultural and social nuances to produce unique digital content that resonates with Arab audiences. The week also marked the celebration of the first certified AI companies under the Dubai AI Seal, which was developed by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence to classify and endorse trusted AI providers in Dubai. The Dubai AI Seal supports a framework for enhanced collaboration between government entities and AI developers and deployers. Dubai Health launched the ALiF initiative, developed by Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences. The first framework of its kind in the UAE and MENA region, ALiF empowers individuals and institutions with practical AI skills and offers a curriculum aligned with global and regional standards – including foundational knowledge and ethical considerations in AI. Dubai AI Week 2025 was supported by several key strategic partners, including the Digital Dubai Authority, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, and the UAE Artificial Intelligence Office. Leading global technology firms also participated as technology partners, including Meta, IBM, Google, Microsoft, Yango, Gartner, SWIFT, PwC, OpenAI, NVIDIA, Palantir, Cohere, ElevenLabs, and others. Throughout the week, experts and thought leaders explored a range of critical topics, including the cross-sectoral impact of artificial intelligence, the role of AI in shaping future jobs and skillsets, its application in education and academic research, ethical leadership in AI, the future of media in the AI era, and the significance of the Arabic language in the age of artificial intelligence.
