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Time Out Dubai
2 days ago
- Time Out Dubai
Super Block: 4 Dubai neighbourhoods will become car-free zones
Several of Dubai's most bustling neighbourhoods are set to become car-free zones in the near future. Al Karama, one of the oldest and most densely populated areas of the city, will say goodbye to cars as part of the Super Block initiative. Home to thousands of people, plus heaps of restaurants and shops, Al Karama is often also chock-a-block with traffic, and plans announced earlier this year aim to put an end to that. In February, Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced that Dubai will take a big step towards sustainability with its new Super Block initiative, designed to transform residential neighbourhoods into car-free zones. The initiative aims to create pedestrian-friendly areas, enhancing the city's livability and prioritising green spaces for its residents. In addition to Al Karama, the other car-free zones include neighbourhoods like Al Fahidi, Abu Hail, and Al Quoz Creative Zone. These areas will shift focus from cars to pedestrians and cyclists, boosting green spaces and putting the focus on communal recreational spaces. Al Karama will soon become a car-free zone. So, when can we expect cars to get off the roads in Al Karama? Plans such as these take a long time to put together but, with the initiative being a key part of the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033 and the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, we should expect the pedestrian-friendly zones to be in place in the coming years. By encouraging walking and cycling, Dubai is not just promoting a healthier lifestyle, but also reducing its carbon footprint as part of its commitment to the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. In addition to the car-free zones in these four neighbourhoods, we can also expect more green spaces to be introduced across the city. The Super Block initiative is one piece of Dubai's larger vision for a greener future. In line with the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033, the city has already set plans for Therme Dubai, a well-being resort that will feature the world's largest indoor botanical garden. Plus, Dubai is working on a 6,500km network of modern walkways, ensuring enhanced pedestrian access throughout the city. But the green revolution doesn't stop there. In 2025, the city confirmed that a whopping 300,000 trees had been planted as part of landscaping works worth Dhs190m. These projects are just the beginning of Dubai's efforts to make the city more sustainable, walkable and enjoyable for all. Yet another reason to love living here. In other Dubai news 7 major Dubai visa changes you need to know about in 2025 New ways of getting a long-term stay 36 major traffic improvement projects coming soon to Dubai And some sooner than you think Dubai is going cashless: This is what it means for you Say goodbye to coins and notes
Arabian Post
2 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Post
Dubai Sets Global Benchmark for AI Transparency
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai has introduced the world's first icon-based system to clearly signal whether content is crafted by humans, artificial intelligence, or a blend of both. Launched by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Human–Machine Collaboration classification marks a shift in content disclosure standards. The initiative requires government entities to adopt the system immediately, marking a drive towards accountability and public trust in an era of rapid AI integration. The HMC framework comprises five primary icons: All Human, Human-Led, Machine-Assisted, Machine-Led, and All Machine, each reflecting increasing levels of machine involvement. Developers can further specify nine functional icons to indicate AI contribution across tasks such as ideation, data analysis, writing, translation, visuals, and design. ADVERTISEMENT The system, developed by the Dubai Future Foundation and endorsed by Sheikh Hamdan in his capacity as Chairman of its Board of Trustees, is compulsory for all Dubai government research and knowledge publications. Media content, academic papers, technical reports, videos, academic journals and other multimedia outputs must now prominently display the appropriate icons. For non-government creators, the icons are voluntary but available for ethical transparency. Sheikh Hamdan said transparency is essential for distinguishing human creativity from machine efficacy. He urged global content creators—researchers, publishers, writers, and designers—to adopt the new classification as a norm. On LinkedIn, he stated: 'Today, we launch the world's first Human–Machine Collaboration Icons…a new global benchmark in the age of AI,' inviting worldwide adoption. The initiative meets growing demands for clarity around AI-generated content in scientific, academic, and creative fields. As AI technologies such as generative models and automation tools proliferate, distinguishing authorship becomes increasingly complex. The HMC system addresses this by offering concise visual indicators of machine involvement throughout a document's lifecycle. Beyond classification, the icons offer practical guidelines. Each icon can appear on the cover, footer, or bibliography of a document, with no numerical thresholds assigned. The nine functional icons enable precise reporting by highlighting stages influenced by AI, such as data collection or translation. The system avoids quantification due to challenges in objectively assessing AI contribution levels. Dubai's icon strategy is modelled on enhancing trust in public knowledge creation. Government entities in Dubai must adopt the icons; private sector use is labelled 'opt-in and voluntary,' encouraging transparency across broader sectors. The icons aim to build credibility in educational materials, annual reports, research briefs, social media content, public-facing campaigns, and design outputs. Industry experts have broadly welcomed the initiative. Fast Company Middle East noted the dual-layer approach offers transparency without excessive complexity, while Economy Middle East reported Sheikh Hamdan's emphasis on the blurred lines between human art and machine output. Gulf News cited the icons as a tool for 'honest self-assessment,' reinforcing accountability among content creators. Academics and publishers are now exploring integration possibilities. The system could become a template for journal submission protocols or university publishing frameworks. Concerns persist about compliance monitoring and the potential for misuse—some question whether creators may understate AI contribution or apply icons inconsistently across formats. Dubai Future Foundation has emphasised that icons are free to use and do not require licensing; they are copyrighted but freely deployable, with no prior permission needed. The foundation's intention is to encourage natural adoption in scholarly work, media, and social channels, promoting a culture of transparency rather than regulatory enforcement. Global observers note that while Dubai is first, other cities and institutions are likely to follow. The HMC icons address growing demand from research communities for AI disclosure standards, amid debates over authorship attribution, peer review confidence, and reproducibility. Dubai's initiative closes a gap in ethical AI practice by establishing a clear visual code for machine involvement. As AI-generated content becomes ubiquitous, its success will depend on global uptake, consistent application, and alignment with existing ethics and publishing standards. In the meantime, Dubai's icons offer a blueprint for transparency, setting a new bar for content creation in the AI era.
Mid East Info
5 days ago
- Science
- Mid East Info
Dubai launches world's first icon classification for Human–Machine Collaboration in research and publications
Classification system sets new standard for transparency in the age of AI-assisted knowledge creation Dubai-United Arab Emirates: Dubai has launched the world's first icon-based classification system to represent the level of human–machine collaboration in the process of producing research, publications, and public-facing content. Developed by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), the Human–Machine Collaboration (HMC) Icons offer a new global standard for transparency, clearly indicating the extent to which humans and AI worked together throughout the creation process. The classification is free to use, copyrighted for consistency, and openly available for researchers, publishers, and content creators worldwide. 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, said: 'Distinguishing between human and AI-generated content has become a major challenge. That is why we have launched a new framework to define the level of collaboration between humans and machines across all forms of content. 'We invite researchers, writers, publishers, designers, and content creators around the world to adopt this new global classification system,' His Highness added. Unlike existing tools that focus on outputs or authorship, the HMC Icons focus on the process behind the work, from ideation and data analysis to writing, translation, and design. The system applies to academic papers, reports, visual content, and educational materials. The classification system features five core icons representing the degree of human–machine collaboration (from All Human to All Machine), as well as nine functional icons indicating which specific parts of the process a machine has contributed to. They are: ideation, literature review, data collection, data analysis, data interpretation, writing, translation, visuals, and design. By using these icons, institutions and individuals can demonstrate responsible AI use, reinforce human leadership in research production, and foster greater trust in an era increasingly shaped by machine learning tools. The system was developed in response to a question raised in the 2024 edition of Dubai Future Foundation's Global 50 report: 'What if we had a Turing Declaration for human intelligence?' The HMC Icons present Dubai's answer: a practical framework that sets a new benchmark for research integrity and content transparency.
Web Release
5 days ago
- Science
- Web Release
Dubai launches world's first icon classification for Human–Machine Collaboration in research and publications
Dubai has launched the world's first icon-based classification system to represent the level of human–machine collaboration in the process of producing research, publications, and public-facing content. Developed by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), the Human–Machine Collaboration (HMC) Icons offer a new global standard for transparency, clearly indicating the extent to which humans and AI worked together throughout the creation process. The classification is free to use, copyrighted for consistency, and openly available for researchers, publishers, and content creators worldwide. 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, said: 'Distinguishing between human and AI-generated content has become a major challenge. That is why we have launched a new framework to define the level of collaboration between humans and machines across all forms of content. 'We invite researchers, writers, publishers, designers, and content creators around the world to adopt this new global classification system,' His Highness added. Unlike existing tools that focus on outputs or authorship, the HMC Icons focus on the process behind the work, from ideation and data analysis to writing, translation, and design. The system applies to academic papers, reports, visual content, and educational materials. The classification system features five core icons representing the degree of human–machine collaboration (from All Human to All Machine), as well as nine functional icons indicating which specific parts of the process a machine has contributed to. They are: ideation, literature review, data collection, data analysis, data interpretation, writing, translation, visuals, and design. By using these icons, institutions and individuals can demonstrate responsible AI use, reinforce human leadership in research production, and foster greater trust in an era increasingly shaped by machine learning tools. The system was developed in response to a question raised in the 2024 edition of Dubai Future Foundation's Global 50 report: 'What if we had a Turing Declaration for human intelligence?' The HMC Icons present Dubai's answer: a practical framework that sets a new benchmark for research integrity and content transparency. Download the icons and learn more at
TECHx
6 days ago
- TECHx
Dubai Unveils Human-Machine Content Classification Icons
Home » Latest news » Dubai Unveils Human-Machine Content Classification Icons H.H. 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 approved the launch of a global classification system for human-machine collaboration in content creation. The Human-Machine Collaboration (HMC) classification system, developed by the Dubai Future Foundation, was revealed as a tool to help differentiate between human and machine involvement in the research, production, and publication of creative, scientific, academic, and intellectual content. Sheikh Hamdan stated that distinguishing between human creativity and artificial intelligence has become increasingly difficult due to rapid technological advancements. He said this new approach is aimed at recognising the evolving role of intelligent machines in content generation. 'We launched the world's first Human–Machine Collaboration Icons to bring transparency to how research documents, publications, and content are created,' he said. He also invited researchers, writers, publishers, designers, and content creators globally to adopt and use the classification system responsibly. The HMC classification introduces five icons to indicate levels of human-machine involvement: All Human : No machine used in content creation : No machine used in content creation Human Led : Machine used only for enhancement or correction : Machine used only for enhancement or correction Machine Assisted : Humans and machines worked together : Humans and machines worked together Machine Led : Machine led with human quality control : Machine led with human quality control All Machine: Fully machine-generated with no human input Additionally, nine functional icons identify specific stages where human–machine collaboration occurred. These include ideation, literature review, data collection, analysis, interpretation, writing, translation, visuals, and design. The system is designed to be flexible across sectors and content formats, including images and videos. While it does not assign specific percentages to human or machine input, it provides a visual representation for transparency. Sheikh Hamdan directed all Dubai Government entities to begin implementing the HMC classification in their research and content-related work. The Dubai Future Foundation reported that the classification defines intelligent machines as technologies such as algorithms, automation tools, generative AI, and robotics that play a role in the content creation process. To learn more and access the Human-Machine Collaboration icons, visit:
