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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
Hi Dubai
28-04-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Future Foundation and Google Cloud Launch AI Upskilling Drive for Government Leaders
Dubai Future Foundation and Google Cloud have announced a new upskilling programme for Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) across Dubai's government entities, aiming to fast-track the city's AI ambitions under the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence. The initiative will provide CAIOs with access to Google Cloud's suite of applied AI tools, training programmes, and strategic insights. It is designed to help AI leaders drive high-impact deployments, deliver real-world value, and accelerate innovation within their organisations. Building on the Dubai Universal Blueprint for AI launched in April 2024 by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the initiative marks another step towards positioning Dubai among the top 10 cities on the global Government AI Readiness Index. Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation, said the move highlights Dubai's leadership in appointing Chief AI Officers across government, a milestone achieved just one year after the launch of the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence in June 2023. Ziad Jammal, General Manager for Google Cloud UAE, Levant and North Africa, emphasised that equipping government leaders with advanced AI knowledge is crucial for future-proofing governance and reinforcing the UAE's standing as a global innovation hub. The collaboration reflects Dubai's ongoing commitment to responsibly scaling AI to benefit society while keeping pace with rapid global technological advancements. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Channel Post MEA
27-04-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Dubai Future Foundation and Google Cloud Launch Upskilling Initiative for Chief AI Officers
As part of Dubai AI Week, Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and Google Cloud have announced a strategic upskilling initiative tailored for Chief AI Officers (CAIOs). The initiative aims to deepen the applied expertise of AI leaders and fast-track Dubai's AI ambitions in line with the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence. The initiative builds on the achievements of the blueprint launched in April 2024 by His Highness 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 DFF. As part of this effort, Chief AI Officers have been appointed across Dubai government entities. The new programme will provide CAIOs with access to Google Cloud's suite of applied AI tools, training and strategic insights—empowering them to lead high-impact AI deployments, accelerate innovation, and deliver real-world value within their entities. His Excellency Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation, said: 'Dubai is leading the way globally with the appointment of Chief AI Officers in government—an initiative overseen by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in June 2023. Today, just one year on, we have CAIOs across government. At DFF, we're committed to forming global partnerships that support these leaders in staying ahead in one of the world's fastest-moving fields.' Ziad Jammal, General Manager for Google Cloud UAE, Levant and North Africa, said, 'This initiative couldn't come at a more important time. Investing in the capabilities of Dubai's Chief AI Officers is essential to future-proofing government and reinforcing the UAE's role as a global innovation hub. By equipping them with advanced knowledge in applied AI, we're accelerating adoption and laying the groundwork for transformative impact across sectors.' This strategic collaboration aims to position Dubai among the top 10 cities in the global Government AI Readiness Index, while ensuring that government leaders are equipped with the tools and insight needed to responsibly scale AI in service of society. 0 0
Trade Arabia
26-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
DFF, Google Cloud launch strategic AI upskilling initiative
Dubai Future Foundation and Google Cloud have announced a strategic upskilling initiative that aims to deepen the applied expertise of artificial intelligence leaders and fast-track the emirate's AI ambitions in line with Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence. Under this initiative announced during Dubai AI Week, the chief AI officers will be appointed across Dubai government entities, said a statement from DFF. The new programme will provide CAIOs with access to Google Cloud's suite of applied AI tools, training and strategic insights—empowering them to lead high-impact AI deployments, accelerate innovation, and deliver real-world value within their entities. On the new initiative, CEO Khalfan Belhoul said Dubai was leading the way globally with the appointment of Chief AI Officers in government. Today, just one year on, we have CAIOs across government. At DFF, we're committed to forming global partnerships that support these leaders in staying ahead in one of the world's fastest-moving fields." Ziad Jammal, General Manager for Google Cloud UAE, Levant and North Africa, said: "This initiative couldn't come at a more important time. Investing in the capabilities of Dubai's Chief AI Officers is essential to future-proofing government and reinforcing the UAE's role as a global innovation hub." "By equipping them with advanced knowledge in applied AI, we're accelerating adoption and laying the groundwork for transformative impact across sectors," he stated.
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
