In a world rapidly transforming through technological advancements, the United Arab Emirates is setting its sights on becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI).
With a strategic blend of innovation, investment, and visionary policies, the UAE is determined to leverage the potential of AI to catalyse its development, ensuring its position at the forefront of the AI race. This ambition reflects the nation’s broader commitment to pioneering a future where technology and progress go hand in hand, reshaping every aspect of society, from governance to the economy.
Initiatives include specialised AI training for officials, AI camps for students, and the establishment of a university dedicated to AI. The government also plans to launch a state-backed AI company and leverage AI in upcoming space missions as part of its comprehensive 2031 National AI Strategy.
Real-world applications of AI in the UAE include Dubai Customs’ ‘ecoverse’ platform, which enabled remote operations during the pandemic, and the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services leveraging AI for remote healthcare solutions. The UAE is also exploring AI for self-driving transport and has established a Regulation Lab to support emerging technologies, indicating a proactive and comprehensive approach to adopting AI.
Use of Generative AI
The adoption of generative AI has enabled the UAE government to streamline services, improve efficiency, and automate customer service inquiries, thereby transforming the public sector’s approach to service delivery and ensuring the UAE stays at the forefront of technological innovation.
Governance and Ethical Concerns
The UAE is addressing AI governance and ethical concerns by setting up regulatory frameworks and councils to oversee AI deployment, ensuring responsible and safe use. This includes prioritising quality of life over mere productivity gains, emphasising AI literacy, and creating inclusive global rules for AI usage. The UAE also expects close consultation for any AI deployment, promoting a diverse perspective in its AI ecosystem. Through initiatives like AI camps and specialised training, the UAE fosters an informed approach towards AI, balancing innovation with ethical considerations.
Summary
The Goaco AI hub delivers innovation across the UAE from a Discovery workshop, Data governance & migration to AI model lifecycle management. Our team have aligned our services with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031. There are eight strategic objectives outlined in the AI Strategy, namely:
Objective 1: Build a reputation as an AI destination.
Objective 2: Increase the UAE competitive assets in priority sectors through deployment of AI.
Objective 3: Develop a fertile ecosystem for AI.
Objective 4: Adopt AI across customer services to improve lives and government.
Objective 5: Attract and train talent for future jobs enabled by AI.
Objective 6: Bring world-leading research capability to work with target industries.
Objective 7: Provide the data and supporting infrastructure essential to become a test bed for AI.
Objective 8: Ensure strong governance and effective regulation.
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