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Al Etihad
22-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Hamdan bin Mohammed witnesses launch of Dubai's first PhD programme in Artificial Intelligence during Dubai AI Week
22 Apr 2025 19:46 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, witnessed the launch of Dubai's first-ever PhD programme in Artificial Intelligence, announced by the University of Birmingham Dubai during Dubai AI Week launch of the programme marks a new chapter in Dubai's journey to become a global hub for AI, supporting the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, and reinforcing the emirate's long-term vision to foster innovation through advanced education and Highness Sheikh Hamdan highlighted the importance of initiatives that contribute to both local and global innovation ecosystems.'The academic sector plays a key role in shaping our future. Its contribution is crucial in preparing the talent and expertise required to drive Dubai's future readiness,' he said.'The new PhD programme will help develop specialised talent in key areas of artificial intelligence, including smart city development, advanced healthcare, sustainability, and future mobility – core components of Dubai's ongoing digital transformation,' His Highness Sheikh Hamdan launch of the programme was attended by Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, and Deputy Managing Director of the Dubai Future AI Week 2025 is being organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, an initiative of the Dubai Future Foundation, and under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al PhD programme aims to build a robust talent pipeline that will drive homegrown innovation and ensure the ethical, inclusive, and impactful development of artificial intelligence in the region. It is fully accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Education and recognised for its academic and research accepted in the programme will pursue diverse streams such as AI for medicine and healthcare, natural language processing, computer vision, AI ethics and regulation, and explainable and trustworthy AI. The curriculum includes personalised academic supervision, advanced research training, and access to AI labs, incubators, and government-led innovation initiative is developed in collaboration with the UAE National Programme for Artificial Intelligence and reflects the UAE's commitment to empowering future generations with the skills and knowledge needed to lead in the AI era. Running from April 21 to 25, the Dubai AI Week aims to unite international experts, entrepreneurs, policymakers, regulators, investors, and innovators – from agile startups to global tech giants – to drive global AI innovation.
Al Etihad
08-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Artificial Intelligence Programme launches 6th cohort in partnership with University of Birmingham
8 Apr 2025 13:22 DUBAI (WAM) The UAE National Programme for Artificial Intelligence has launched the sixth cohort of the Artificial Intelligence Programme, aimed at supporting the UAE government's strategic vision and efforts to build a future that enhances the UAE's leadership in the global technology is achieved by empowering exceptional national talent, equipping them with the latest tools and knowledge, and providing opportunities to explore key global trends in artificial intelligence and generative by the National Programme for Artificial Intelligence in collaboration with the University of Birmingham in the UK, the sixth cohort will run from May to September programme focuses on deepening technical expertise and targets employees from government entities, semi-government organisations, and the private sector. It aims to empower participants in the field of AI by refining their skills in advanced technology of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, Omar Sultan Al Olama, emphasised that the UAE government's vision is focused on shaping the future with the expertise and innovation of its distinguished national workforce. This talent pool is skilled in advanced and emerging technologies, with artificial intelligence being a core foundation in the UAE's digital Olama emphasised that the UAE's Artificial Intelligence Programme is a key component of the nation's strategy to drive future growth. This initiative is a testament to the UAE's commitment to empowering its talents to take the lead in shaping the digital future. By nurturing innovation and forward-thinking, the programme strengthens the UAE's position ahead of global technological trends and fosters groundbreaking solutions for the challenges programme aims to introduce participants to the concepts of artificial intelligence and generative AI, along with their rapid global advancements. It addresses future challenges and opportunities relevant to participants' roles and areas of work, highlights trends in AI adoption, explores the application of large language models, and outlines mechanisms for developing solutions to security-related programme's five modules include an introduction to artificial intelligence, generative AI, data strategies for machine learning, studies on generative models, and the implementation of generative AI technologies. It aspires to empower a generation of innovators capable of designing the digital future, steering the course of global technological progress, embracing forward-looking visions, and enhancing the readiness of top talent to meet the demands of the Fourth Industrial sixth edition of the programme includes a distinguished group of global experts as part of its academic faculty, including Professor Nigel Mehdi, BSc MA MSc PhD FRICS FBCS Fellow of Kellogg College, University of Oxford; Professor Kashif Rajpoot, MSc, DPhil, SFHEA Deputy Head of Computer Science, University of Birmingham; Dr. David Johnson, BSc MSc PhD Associate Professor of Information Systems, Uppsala University, Sweden; and Dr. Farah Shamout, BSc DPhil Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering, NYU, Abu Dhabi. Employees from government, semi-government, and private sector entities interested in joining the programme can register through the following link: The AI programme has graduated over 370 employees from more than 100 government and private sector organisations across previous cohorts. These graduates hold leadership roles, including the Chief AI Officer role, which was established recently by the UAE government. Graduates also contributed to the development of innovative AI projects. The programme has provided participants with the opportunity to strengthen their skills and enhance their performance across different sectors, leveraging the UAE's advanced technological infrastructure.
