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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
Khaleej Times
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Meet the winners who bagged Dh1 million in global prompt engineering contest
Abdulrahman Almarzooqi, a master's student at Mohammed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), is no stranger with being placed first place in a competition. Previously winning the Emirates Skills National Competition along with his brother, Almarzooqi took the first-place trophy for the prompt engineering competition in coding, and said he was proud to represent his country, the UAE, in this global competition. Almarzooqi, along with three others, won first place in the Global Prompt Engineering Championship and walked away with a collective Dh1 million prize. Prompt engineering, though it sounds intricate and intimidating, is the technical term for requesting a generative AI tool (like ChatGPT) to perform a task. In other words, it is how you talk to the AI. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The competition took place on April 22 and April 23 at the Boulevard Emirates Towers, on the sidelines of Dubai AI Week 2025. Participants from all academic and professional backgrounds competed across four creative categories: art, video, gaming, and coding, which are modes through which a machine can be communicated with. Winner of the gaming category Ibrahim Helmy, a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, never expected to even be chosen to participate. When he tried applying to join the championship, he did not have high hopes to be selected out of a pool of thousands, but his family and friends pushed him to try. 'Programming is my profession and gaming is my passion," Helmy said. 'I participated in this challenge because I tried to combine both. It was an interesting experience to try and mix both.' The programmer said he had to relearn much of what he knew about gaming because he needed to write the prompts from the perspective of a player and a game developer at the same time. 'There are obstacles, there are the players, the control, the environment, the tone, the visuals, and the audio,' he said. 'These are all things that make up a game, and if you miss one [element], you immediately notice it.' During the championship, Helmy said 'it felt super nerve-wracking knowing that they were going to be watching all the time. Sometimes AI can be frustrating." 'I can spend hours yelling at it. But the minute I sat in that seat, I started typing, and everything disappeared and faded," he added. Not just for coders Although the other categories required previous knowledge of programming, the video and art category were a little more flexible. Filmmaker Ibrahim Hajjo joined the competition because he was already familiar with the video editing world. However, he did not know much about AI tools, so decided to begin practicing the "science' of prompting once he signed up. With only two months of practice up his sleeve, Hajjo did not expect to win the competition in that designated category. During the tense 30 minutes the participants were given in the first round, Hajjo did as much as he could to bring out his creative side, but he said it was challenging. Yahya Kaddoura, architect and urban designer, was already working with AI in his field, not just for generating ideas, but using it to challenge whatever ideas or designs he works with. But he had to put his skills to the test in preparation for the championship in the art category and had to follow a series of steps to skew the ai machine to produce content to his liking. 'It was three stages. One is challenging the idea until I get a narrative for it. You need one image to explain that idea, so you create a narrative out of it.' He continued, 'After that is generating [the image]. Then editing it to do the final touches. Although the participants in the art category were given 20 minutes for the first round, Kaddoura had his final product in half the time. He said he prepared well before the competition. 'I was doing different practices,' he said. 'I had a bootcamp of almost three weeks with my friends, with a timer and everything.'
Gulf Today
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Sheikh Hamdan honours winners of Global Prompt Engineering Championship during Dubai AI Week
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, on Wednesday honoured the winners of the Global Prompt Engineering Championship 2025 during Dubai AI Week. The winners were recognised across four creative categories including Art, Video, Gaming, and Coding. Sheikh Hamdan said: "Artificial Intelligence is giving rise to entirely new disciplines and professions, one of the most prominent being prompt engineering, which has quickly become a widely sought-after skill. During the Global Prompt Engineering Championship, we witnessed how AI will shape the future of creative and technological sectors.' Sheikh Hamdan added: "Shaping the future of AI begins with empowering talent and providing them with the tools and skills to innovate, create, and expand its real-world applications for the benefit of humanity. Dubai was among the first cities to invest in AI capabilities and enablers, and today, it continues to accelerate adoption and strengthen its position as a global hub for AI talent. We remain committed to fostering a dynamic and integrated ecosystem that supports AI-driven innovation, advances development, and benefits humanity.' "The intersection of art, reasoning, and AI in this competition represents the kind of culture-forward innovation Dubai is proud to champion,' Sheikh Hamdan noted. The awarding ceremony was attended by Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority; Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum; and Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, and Deputy Managing Director of the Dubai Future Foundation. Abdulrahman Al Marzooqi from the UAE, a master's student in Machine Learning at the Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), won first place in the Coding category. The Video category award went to Syrian filmmaker Ibrahim Hajjo, Senior Filmmaker at Hajjo Media. In the Gaming category, the winner was Ibrahim Helmy from Canada, Senior Cloud Solutions Architect (Data & AI) at Microsoft. The Art category was won by Yahya Kaddoura from Palestine, an Architectural Designer and Associate Principal at championship finals were held over two days at AREA 2071 in Emirates Towers. The winners received a share of the Dhs1 million prize pool, along with international recognition and exposure to industry leaders. Organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, an initiative of the Dubai Future Foundation, and supported by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, this year's championship attracted more than 3,800 entries from 125 countries, with 24 finalists from 16 countries selected to compete live in Dubai. WAM
TECHx
23-04-2025
- Business
- TECHx
Inside Dubai AI Week: AI Strategy with Hamed Al Shirawi
While Dubai AI Week energizes the city, drawing tech giants, policymakers, academics, and global innovators, we sat down with Hamed Al Shirawi, Director of Dubai AI Week and a key leader at the Dubai Center for Artificial Intelligence under the Dubai Future Foundation. He shares his personal journey, the vision behind AI Week, and how Dubai is shaping the future of artificial intelligence. TECHx: Could you share a bit about yourself and how your journey led you to your current role? I've worked in many great organizations, always with a focus on building Dubai's ecosystem, especially when it comes to business and innovation. Since joining the Dubai Future Foundation, I've been deeply involved with advanced technologies, particularly in how we can use them to strengthen Dubai's ecosystem through strategic platforms and initiatives. Today, I'm part of the Dubai Center for Artificial Intelligence, which operates under the Dubai Future Foundation. Our work focuses on enabling Dubai's AI ecosystem across sectors through collaborations, events, and real-world applications. TECHx: Dubai has hosted AI-related events in the past. What made this the right time to launch a full Dubai AI Week? AI is not new to Dubai, and Dubai is certainly not new to AI. Yes, we've had events like the AI Show in the past, but with AI Week, we've taken a more comprehensive and strategic approach. We created a dynamic, week-long platform that brings together our efforts and those of the wider ecosystem, all under one umbrella. Some initiatives are in their first year, others are in their second or third. What's unique is the collective focus: we're showcasing AI across different sectors and use cases, and we're engaging a diverse audience through different types of events, from immersive experiences to high-level policy discussions. TECHx: What are some of the key events taking place during AI Week? We kicked off with the AI Retreat, which brought together policymakers and influential leaders to move the needle on key AI priorities. Then there's the Dubai Assembly, where we're hosting global leaders like OpenAI, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Meta, Google Cloud, and IBM. Government entities like the Digital Dubai Authority and Dubai Health Authority are also here, not just attending but showcasing live installations and immersive experiences. We've curated a mix of workshops, side sessions, and panel discussions, all aimed at driving meaningful conversations and collaboration. TECHx: One of the most talked-about events is the Global Prompt Engineering Championship. What can you tell us about that? Yes, it's one of the highlights of the week. The Global Prompt Engineering Championship is an exciting, live competition where participants from around the world compete in prompt engineering across four categories: coding, gaming, film, and art. They're competing for a prize pool of AED 1 million. It's judged live by a panel, and the atmosphere is incredibly immersive and inspiring. This event not only highlights the creative and technical side of AI but also the global talent driving innovation in this space. TECHx: Are there educational or youth-centered initiatives involved this week? Absolutely. We're running a special program with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority to introduce AI-focused content in schools. There's also Machines Can See, an event happening over two days that focuses on academia and data science. Another notable event is the AI Festival, hosted by the International Financial Centre (IFC), which explores AI's role in finance, investment, and fintech. Each event targets a different segment of the ecosystem, ensuring that AI Week is inclusive and far-reaching. TECHx: Looking ahead, what do you believe is the future of AI, particularly for Dubai? As you mentioned, Dubai is at the forefront and has always aimed to be ahead, when it comes to adopting transformative technologies. We're constantly exploring opportunities, identifying challenges, and turning those challenges into opportunities. At AI Week, we're already seeing some of the best AI solutions from around the world. So just imagine what's next. While I can't predict the future, I can confidently say that Dubai will be leading it. TECHx: With the rapid growth of AI, cybersecurity is a major global concern. How does Dubai plan to address that? Like any transformative technology, AI presents both opportunities and challenges. And yes, cybersecurity is one of the major ones. But this isn't new, we saw the same when the internet first emerged, and people were understandably concerned. What's important is how we address these challenges. By bringing together the right experts, fostering collaboration, and creating synergies, we can not only mitigate risks but also turn those challenges into opportunities. Many of the participants here are already engaging in those important conversations. TECHx: Finally, what message would you like to share with the people attending AI Week and those following it from afar? We've created this platform, an entire week filled with opportunities across Dubai. If you're not involved in AI yet, you're already falling behind. It's time to explore the opportunities that AI presents. And if you are an early adopter, this is the place to discover what AI really means for your field—whether it's education, healthcare, business, or any other sector. Learn what's out there, adopt it, and use it to boost efficiency, productivity, and innovation. There's something here for everyone, and we're excited to welcome you. By Sehrish Tariq, Content Strategist, Events & Publications at TECHx Media
Al Etihad
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Etihad
Hamdan bin Mohammed honours winners of Global Prompt Engineering Championship 2025 during Dubai AI Week
23 Apr 2025 21:33 DUBAI (WAM)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 Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, honoured on Wednesday the winners of the Global Prompt Engineering Championship 2025 during Dubai AI Week. The winners were recognised across four creative categories including Art, Video, Gaming, and Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said, 'Artificial intelligence is giving rise to entirely new disciplines and professions, one of the most prominent being prompt engineering, which has quickly become a widely sought-after skill. During the Global Prompt Engineering Championship, we witnessed how AI will shape the future of creative and technological sectors.'His Highness 'Shaping the future of AI begins with empowering talent, and providing them with the tools and skills to innovate, create, and expand its real-world applications for the benefit of humanity. Dubai was among the first cities to invest in AI capabilities and enablers, and today, it continues to accelerate adoption and strengthen its position as a global hub for AI talent. We remain committed to fostering a dynamic and integrated ecosystem that supports AI-driven innovation, advances development, and benefits humanity.' 'The intersection of art, reasoning, and AI in this competition represents the kind of culture-forward innovation Dubai is proud to champion,' he noted. The awarding ceremony was attended by Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; and Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, and Deputy Managing Director of the Dubai Future Al Marzooqi from the UAE, a master's student in Machine Learning at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), won first place in the Coding category. The Video category award went to Syrian filmmaker Ibrahim Hajjo, Senior Filmmaker at Hajjo Media. In the Gaming category, the winner was Ibrahim Helmy from Canada, Senior Cloud Solutions Architect (Data & AI) at Microsoft. The Art category was won by Yahya Kaddoura from Palestine, an Architectural Designer and Associate Principal at championship finals were held over two days at AREA 2071 in Emirates Towers. The winners received a share of the Dh1 million prize pool, along with international recognition and exposure to industry leaders. Organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, an initiative of the Dubai Future Foundation, and supported by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, this year's championship attracted more than 3,800 entries from 125 countries, with 24 finalists from 16 countries selected to compete live in Dubai.
