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Zawya
22-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
QRDI Council conclude Third Innovation Day at the Fifth Qatar Economic Forum
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council hosted its third consecutive Innovation Day, on the final day of the 5th Qatar Economic Forum. Innovation Day served as a dedicated platform featuring a dynamic lineup of expert panels, strategic discussions, and interactive sessions aimed at encouraging collaboration and advancing innovation. Omar Al Ansari, Secretary General at QRDI Council said: 'Innovation Day has become a staple of QRDI Council's efforts to encourage collaboration, spark dialogue, and drive forward Qatar's innovation agenda. This year's event highlighted the critical role of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in shaping the future of industries and economies, not just in Qatar but globally. As we reflect on the outcomes of this year's Innovation Day, I am confident that the insights gained, and the partnerships made will play an important role in advancing our shared vision of a sustainable, innovation-driven future.' The Innovation Day began with an opening address by QRDI Council's Secretary General, Omar Al-Ansari, who reflected on last year's discussions surrounding the ethics of innovation, and how these questions remain highly relevant today; setting the tone for conversations that unfolded throughout the day. Throughout his address, he provided a broad perspective on the GCC region, emphasizing that innovation is not merely a concept but an active, operational reality. He highlighted Qatar's strong commitment to advancing innovation, driven by two key national frameworks: the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy. Whilst also outlining the role of the QRDI Council, noting that while the Council does not position itself as the sole hub of innovation, it serves as a strategic enabler and bridge, facilitating progress across sectors. Following a morning filled with engaging discussions and activities, the event transitioned into two breakout sessions: 'AI IRL: From Innovation to Application' and 'The Venture Capital Outlook.' Both sessions saw participants actively engaging in meaningful dialogue, networking opportunities, and the day's initiatives. Key topics included the future of biotech, explored in a conversation with James Flynn, Managing Partner at Deerfield, as well as AI in action, focusing on practical applications of innovation within the GCC region to drive impactful outcomes. Additionally, the future of AI in the region was explored during the session "Qatar – Realizing AI's Potential Today," highlighting how Qatar's technology leaders are driving growth and connectivity through innovative applications. Innovation Day is a strategic initiative that reflects QRDI Council's dedication to advancing Qatar's National Vision 2030 and its National Development Strategy. By fostering collaboration, promoting advanced research, and exploring transformative technologies like AI and biotech, the event shows Qatar's commitment to building a diversified, knowledge-based economy. About QRDI Council QRDI Council is a government entity with the mission to support research, development and innovation (RDI) activities as well as to develop RDI talent in Qatar. The Council strives to make Qatar a top destination for global talent and a pioneering research, innovation, and development hub with its motto 'locally empowered, globally connected'. Playing a pivotal role within the Qatar National Development Strategy, the QRDI Council is actively shaping the Innovation component of the Economic Diversification goal. The Council's commitment underlines its unwavering dedication to the Qatar National Vision 2030. QRDI Council aims to make Qatar a global innovation hub and a top choice for R&D centers worldwide, seeing RDI as vital for Qatar's growth and prosperity.
South China Morning Post
16-05-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
China's change of heart on studying abroad shows foreign degrees are losing their lustre
With her son's future on the line, Shenzhen mother Eva Deng recently made a tough call that she never would have considered a few years ago – to let the 12-year-old, who had been studying at an international school for six years, attend a public junior high school. Even though the boy had attained English fluency, Deng ultimately abandoned plans of sending him to study in Britain or the United States, and instead set her sights on China's top universities for majors related to emerging science and technologies. Ideally, she hoped, his studies would focus on artificial intelligence. This meant that her son would stop learning the national curriculum for England, and instead begin preparations to compete in domestic competitions for programming, maths and science – contests seen as significant for Chinese students to get into top high schools and universities in the country. The decision by the human resource director in the southern Chinese metropolis reflects a broader shift among China's middle-class parents who used to regard an overseas education as the best option for their kids. Driving such a conceptual transition are the intensified geopolitical risks that the world is facing today, coupled with financial concerns, diminishing job options after graduation, and an increasingly nationalistic social atmosphere, according to parents and educational specialists. 'It's not only my son – some other students in his class have been thinking of switching to public schools, as parents are starting to feel that studying at home [at a Chinese university] might be more advantageous in the future,' Deng said. 'And parents are getting more and more worried about the impact of the international situation, feeling that the relationship between countries all over the world is becoming tenser and tenser.'
Emirates 24/7
16-05-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
UAE, US: Partnership for innovation, opportunity
Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Technology at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, spoke with CNN's Becky Anderson today about how the decades-long US–UAE partnership is now increasingly focused on emerging technologies, as President Trump visits the UAE and the two nations mark a landmark US$1.4 trillion UAE investment commitment into the US economy. 'It's a very important and historical trip' Sharaf said, explaining how cooperation on science and technology has become an increasingly important pillar of the US–UAE relationship. 'Even with the Emirates mission to Mars, our main partner and knowledge transfer partner was the United States. We couldn't have done it if we didn't work together hand in hand' he said. He highlighted the UAE–US relationship has expanded across critical emerging technologies, including AI, quantum, and energy. 'The US$1.4 trillion-dollar investment is a reflection of how strong the relationship has become. It is the result of decades of partnership between both nations.' Sharaf added. The cooperation remains rooted in shared benefit and trust. 'We always look at these opportunities as a win-win situation. Such investments will not just create opportunities for the UAE—whether economic, social, or regional impact—but also for the US economy, creating jobs and attracting talent in both countries.' Sharaf also stressed the importance of collaboration in governing emerging technologies responsibly. 'It is crucial that we have relationships where countries work closely, investments happen both ways, and we come up with governance systems for new technologies that, if misused, could have serious consequences.' Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UAE Hosts Landmark Summit to Chart a New Era in Emerging Tech Governance
More than 2,000 participants from over 20 countries gathered in Abu Dhabi for two days of high-level discussions ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Governance of Emerging Technologies Summit (GETS 2025) concluded this week in Abu Dhabi with a powerful call for collective global action to govern the technologies shaping our societies. Hosted by the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) in strategic partnership with the UAE Public Prosecution, the summit convened a diverse community of policymakers, technologists, legal experts, academics, and youth leaders from more than 20 countries. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the summit welcomed over 70 speakers contributing, discussions tackled the growing need to align emerging technologies with ethical standards and governance structures that are future-ready, inclusive, and internationally coherent. The strategic partnership of the UAE Public Prosecution was central to the summit's vision and execution. As an institution committed to advancing the rule of law, its role helped anchor the summit's discussions in legal integrity and accountability, while championing innovation within the justice system. HE Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai, Advisor to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs and Secretary General of ATRC, said: 'GETS 2025 reflects the UAE's ambition to not only lead in advanced technologies, but to shape how it is governed. We are proud to have convened such a wide range of perspectives and to have sparked conversations that will shape the policies and systems our future depends on.' The UAE Public Prosecution's strategic partnership in the summit was instrumental in grounding the conversation in the rule of law, transparency, and institutional accountability. Their leadership underscored the role of justice systems in keeping pace with technological change while safeguarding public trust. The summit opened with a clear message: innovation cannot exist in isolation from governance. As artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and Web3 applications accelerate globally, GETS 2025 underscored the responsibility of both governments and industry leaders to develop principles, policies, and infrastructure that protect rights while enabling progress. A major milestone of the summit was the UAE Public Prosecution's launch of its Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2025–2030. The strategy outlines a proactive and values-led approach to integrating AI into the country's judicial ecosystem. It aims to enhance access to justice, reduce case resolution time, and build a legal system that can anticipate rather than simply respond to challenges. HE Chancellor Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney General of the UAE, said: 'The strategy we launched is a statement of intent. We are ready to harness AI in service of justice, built on transparency, efficiency, and ethics. It is about creating a legal system that can anticipate challenges, protect rights, and deliver justice more effectively for all. At the same time, this summit has proven that international dialogue is not optional but essential. The UAE is proud to host this global platform and to work with partners around the world to build shared frameworks for responsible and ethical technology governance.' The summit also witnessed the signing of two cooperation agreements: one between TRENDS Research and Advisory and ExHub, and another between the UAE Public Prosecution and MBZUAI. Other key speakers included H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, H.E. Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, UAE Minister of Education, Changpeng Zhao, Founder of Binance; Dr. Najwa Aaraj, CEO of the Technology Innovation Institute, as well as HE Maryam bint Ahmed Al Hammadi, UAE Minister of State and Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet, and HE Judge Dr Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi, Head of Sharjah Judicial Department. Youth councils from Dubai, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain, and Al Dhafra contributed to the dialogue, offering perspectives on the future of AI literacy and intergenerational policymaking. GETS 2025 was supported by partners, including the TII, ASPIRE, TRENDS Research and Advisory, the UAE Space Agency, the Cybersecurity Council, MBZUAI, and leading institutions such as Microsoft, Cisco, Honeywell, BP, Byteplus, PwC, OECD, INTERPOL, and UNODC. CONTACT:
