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Zawya
23-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
DIEZ reaffirms impact of its AI strategy with over 700 AI specialized companies operating across its economic zones
Mohammed Al Zarooni: 'The growing number of AI-specialized companies reflects the success of DIEZ's AI strategy and its leading role in the field.' Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has announced that over 700 companies specializing in artificial intelligence and its applications are now operating within its three economic zones, including Dubai Airport Freezone, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and Dubai CommerCity. This milestone underscores the effectiveness of DIEZ's AI strategy, which focuses on future-readiness and accelerating the adoption of AI technologies. The announcement was made during Dubai AI Week, held under the patronage of H.H. 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 Executive Council of Dubai. The event was organized by the Dubai Center for Artificial Intelligence and hosted at the Museum of the Future and Area 2071 at Emirates Towers, from April 21 to 25, 2025. The AI companies within DIEZ vary in size, ranging from startups and small and medium enterprises to multinational corporations, and offer a wide array of specialized services in artificial intelligence. Many of these companies are also focused on developing AI-related technologies and applications, aligning with DIEZ's strategic objectives in this space and reinforcing its role in advancing the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 and the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence, designed to accelerate the adoption of AI applications. Staying Ahead of Change His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Executive Chairman of DIEZ, said, " The artificial intelligence strategy adopted by DIEZ reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which aims to solidify the UAE's global leadership in AI and create agile and smart business environments that enhance the competitiveness of the national economy." Al Zarooni added, 'The success of this strategy is reflected in the growth of AI-focused companies within DIEZ's economic free zones, underscoring our commitment to leading in this space by staying ahead of change and leveraging advanced technologies across all areas of operation. This reaffirms that artificial intelligence today stands as a foundational pillar in Dubai's economic transformation journey, ensuring long-term sustainability and growth.' 3 Core Pillars DIEZ's Artificial Intelligence Strategy is built around three core pillars that form the foundation of its smart transformation efforts: people, customers, and technology management. These pillars aim to empower human capital through AI tools by enhancing skills and productivity as part of the first pillar; elevate customer experience through smart, data-driven solutions under the second pillar; and establish advanced digital infrastructure to ensure quality, compliance, robust governance, and the effective and sustainable deployment of AI models through the third pillar. 12 Initiatives Through its AI strategy, DIEZ seeks to drive tangible improvements in organizational performance and solidify its position as a key player in Dubai's digital transformation, aligned with the emirate's vision of building a knowledge-based, technology-driven future. The strategy comprises 12 high-impact initiatives, covering a broad range of critical AI applications. These include autonomous service delivery, customer experience enhancement, employee efficiency, and big data analytics, along with several innovative use cases that support decision-making, and the development of digital infrastructure across all DIEZ free zones. The ongoing projects include the development of an AI-powered tool for reviewing and auditing documents related to daily operations and company formation, a specialized cybersecurity solution to address risks and cyberattacks, as well as platforms for handling customer complaints and requests, training and recruitment, and fraud detection.
TECHx
23-04-2025
- Science
- TECHx
Dubai Launches PhD Programme in Artificial Intelligence at AI Week
Dubai has announced its first-ever PhD programme in Artificial Intelligence, marking a major step in advancing AI education in the region. The University of Birmingham Dubai revealed the programme during Dubai AI Week 2025. The launch was witnessed by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. He is also the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Dubai Future Foundation. This initiative supports the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031. It also aligns with Dubai's vision to become a global hub for technology and innovation. According to H.H. Sheikh Hamdan, education plays a vital role in shaping the future. He stated that such initiatives help prepare talent that will support Dubai's long-term digital goals. The new PhD programme will focus on areas like smart cities, healthcare, sustainability, and future mobility. These sectors are key to Dubai's transformation. The launch was also attended by Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence. He is also Deputy Managing Director of the Dubai Future Foundation. Dubai AI Week 2025 is hosted by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence. The event runs from April 21 to 25 and features global experts, startups, and tech leaders. The PhD programme is fully accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education's Commission for Academic Accreditation. It aims to build local talent and encourage ethical, impactful AI development. Students will explore topics such as AI for medicine, computer vision, natural language processing, and AI ethics. They will also gain access to research labs, incubators, and government-led projects. Developed with the UAE National Program for Artificial Intelligence, the initiative aims to equip future generations with advanced skills for the AI era. Dubai continues to take bold steps to strengthen its role in the global AI landscape.
Gulf Today
23-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Sheikh Hamdan witnesses Dhs2b data centre launch
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, witnessed the announcement of a groundbreaking Dhs2 billion hyperscale data centre. The facility will be developed and operated by du, the UAE's leading telecommunications and digital services provider, in collaboration with Microsoft. The announcement was made during Sheikh Hamdan's visit to Dubai AI Week 2025, which is being organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, an initiative of the Dubai Future Foundation. The week-long event runs from April 21 to 25, 2025 across multiple locations including the Museum of the Future, AREA 2071, and Emirates Towers Boulevard. The hyperscale data centre will be developed in multiple phases, progressively expanding capacity to meet the growing demand. Microsoft will serve as the primary tenant, leveraging the facility's advanced computing capabilities to support its cloud infrastructure and next-generation digital services. Sheikh Hamdan said, 'The project marks a significant investment in digital infrastructure, reinforcing Dubai's leadership in adopting the latest technologies, innovations, and digital services.' He added, 'Data is the wealth of the future and the foundation of technological progress. We remain committed to supporting local and international companies as we harness technology in innovative ways to benefit our communities.' The project marks a pivotal leap in Dubai's strategy to transform its digital ecosystem, going beyond core telecom services and establishing critical infrastructure that supports future economies. The centre will play a vital role in addressing the surging demand for AI capabilities and sovereign cloud solutions, as well as a demand for increased digital capacity across the region. The announcement of du's new hyperscale data centre project supports the objectives of the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence, announced in 2024 by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The plan focuses on developing national talent, integrating AI in the government sector, and expanding data centre infrastructure in Dubai. Meanwhile, Sheikh Hamdan witnessed the launch of Dubai's first-ever PhD programme in Artificial Intelligence, announced by the University of Birmingham Dubai during Dubai AI Week 2025. The 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 research. 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. WAM
Emirates 24/7
23-04-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
Hamdan bin Mohammed witnesses launch of Dubai's first PhD programme in AI
- Hamdan bin Mohammed witnesses launch of Dubai's first PhD programme in Artificial Intelligence during Dubai AI Week - Initiative announced by the University of Birmingham Dubai supports the UAE National Strategy for AI 2031 and strengthens Dubai's position as a global innovation hub His Highness: 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 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 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 2025. The 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 research. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed 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,' His Highness 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 added. The launch of the programme was attended by His Excellency 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. Dubai 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 Maktoum. The 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 excellence. Students 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 initiatives. The initiative is developed in collaboration with the UAE National Program 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 21 to 25 April, 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. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
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.
