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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
Hi Dubai
25-04-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Future Foundation Launches AI Hub to Connect Africa, Middle East and Europe
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), through its Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), has partnered with the South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) to launch a new AI trade and investment hub aimed at accelerating cross-border collaboration across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. The initiative, announced this week, brings together regional partners from Europe and the Middle East to create a pipeline for AI innovation, investment, and talent exchange. The hub is designed to remove market access and capital barriers, supporting startups and investors in emerging markets and strengthening international cooperation in AI. DCAI, established by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and overseen by DFF, is leading the launch in the Middle East. Saeed Al Falasi, Director of DCAI, said the initiative is about more than technology—it's about enabling 'ideas, talent, and capital' to move freely across borders and shaping a more inclusive AI future. Dr. Nick Bradshaw, Founder and Chairman of SAAIA, highlighted Africa's underrepresentation in the global AI landscape. 'Despite producing some of the world's most dynamic startups, African innovators face limited access to capital and markets,' he said. 'This partnership is a strategic step to close that gap.' The hub will act as a matchmaking platform for startups and investors, support business expansion, and promote responsible AI development. Recent milestones, like the $628 million acquisition of Tunisian AI startup InstaDeep, underscore Africa's growing potential in the AI space. Both organizations emphasize the partnership is not symbolic but a practical mechanism to drive real trade and innovation impact across continents. News Source: Dubai Media Office
Zawya
25-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai joins South Africa, Europe to launch global AI hub
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), through the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), has partnered with the South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) to help launch a dedicated AI trade & investment hub. The hub aims to fast track cross-border collaboration and unlocking new avenues for AI startups and investors across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. There are various regional partners behind the initiative, including from Europe. DCAI, established by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and overseen by DFF, is the Middle East launch partner. By addressing barriers around market access and capital, the hub will serve as a catalyst for trade, innovation exchange, and responsible AI development in high-potential, emerging markets. Saeed Al Falasi, Director of the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, said: 'AI is redrawing the map of global opportunity, and cross-continental collaboration is key to navigating it. This partnership is designed to help ideas, talent, and capital flow freely across borders. By connecting dynamic and fast-growing ecosystems, we're supporting startups in emerging markets and shaping a more inclusive future in AI. As a global crossroads of trade, capital, and talent, Dubai is a place where bold ideas can take root and be exported to the world.' Dr Nick Bradshaw, Founder and Chairman of SAAIA, said: 'AI investment is growing rapidly across Europe and the Middle East, but Africa's innovation landscape is underrepresented—despite being home to some of the most dynamic startups in the world. Our partnership with the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence and other partners is a strategic step to help close that gap by giving African startups greater access to global capital, markets, and networks.' Recent success stories such as the $628 million acquisition of Tunisian AI startup InstaDeep highlight Africa's untapped AI potential. The new hub will matchmake startups and investors, support business expansion, and amplify the voices of emerging AI ecosystems. Dr Bradshaw added: 'This isn't just a symbolic partnership—it's a functional pipeline for AI-driven trade and investment between Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. It's time to act, and we're thrilled to be moving forward with Dubai as our regional partner.' - TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Emirates 24/7
25-04-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
Dubai joins South Africa, Europe to launch global AI trade & investment hub
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), through the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), has partnered with the South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) to help launch a dedicated AI trade & investment hub with the aim of fast-tracking cross-border collaboration and unlocking new avenues for AI startups and investors across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. There are various regional partners behind the initiative, including from Europe. DCAI, established by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and overseen by DFF, is the Middle East launch partner. By addressing barriers around market access and capital, the hub will serve as a catalyst for trade, innovation exchange, and responsible AI development in high-potential, emerging markets. Saeed Al Falasi, Director of the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, said: 'AI is redrawing the map of global opportunity, and cross-continental collaboration is key to navigating it. This partnership is designed to help ideas, talent, and capital flow freely across borders. By connecting dynamic and fast-growing ecosystems, we're supporting startups in emerging markets and shaping a more inclusive future in AI. As a global crossroads of trade, capital, and talent, Dubai is a place where bold ideas can take root and be exported to the world.' Dr. Nick Bradshaw, Founder and Chairman of SAAIA, said: 'AI investment is growing rapidly across Europe and the Middle East, but Africa's innovation landscape is underrepresented—despite being home to some of the most dynamic startups in the world. Our partnership with the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence and other partners is a strategic step to help close that gap by giving African startups greater access to global capital, markets, and networks.' Recent success stories such as the $628 million acquisition of Tunisian AI startup InstaDeep highlight Africa's untapped AI potential. The new hub will matchmake startups and investors, support business expansion, and amplify the voices of emerging AI ecosystems. Dr. Bradshaw added: 'This isn't just a symbolic partnership—it's a functional pipeline for AI-driven trade and investment between Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. It's time to act, and we're thrilled to be moving forward with Dubai as our regional partner.' Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Mid East Info
24-04-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Dubai joins South Africa, Europe to launch global AI trade & investment hub - Middle East Business News and Information
The hub will serve as a catalyst for collaboration and platform for startups in high-potential, emerging markets. Dubai, April 2025 – Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), through the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), has partnered with the South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) to help launch a dedicated AI trade & investment hub with the aim of fast-tracking cross-border collaboration and unlocking new avenues for AI startups and investors across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. There are various regional partners behind the initiative, including from Europe. DCAI, established by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and overseen by DFF, is the Middle East launch partner. By addressing barriers around market access and capital, the hub will serve as a catalyst for trade, innovation exchange, and responsible AI development in high-potential, emerging markets. Saeed Al Falasi, Director of the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, said: 'AI is redrawing the map of global opportunity, and cross-continental collaboration is key to navigating it. This partnership is designed to help ideas, talent, and capital flow freely across borders. By connecting dynamic and fast-growing ecosystems, we're supporting startups in emerging markets and shaping a more inclusive future in AI. As a global crossroads of trade, capital, and talent, Dubai is a place where bold ideas can take root and be exported to the world.' Dr. Nick Bradshaw, Founder and Chairman of SAAIA, said: 'AI investment is growing rapidly across Europe and the Middle East, but Africa's innovation landscape is underrepresented—despite being home to some of the most dynamic startups in the world. Our partnership with the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence and other partners is a strategic step to help close that gap by giving African startups greater access to global capital, markets, and networks.' Recent success stories such as the $628 million acquisition of Tunisian AI startup InstaDeep highlight Africa's untapped AI potential. The new hub will matchmake startups and investors, support business expansion, and amplify the voices of emerging AI ecosystems. Dr. Bradshaw added: 'This isn't just a symbolic partnership—it's a functional pipeline for AI-driven trade and investment between Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. It's time to act, and we're thrilled to be moving forward with Dubai as our regional partner.'
