Mohammed Bin Rashid Emphasises UAE's Leadership In Artificial Intelligence At Government Meetings Retreat
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, participated in the ‘Artificial Intelligence Retreat’ during the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2024 in Abu Dhabi. His Highness remarked, "The UAE has firmly established its leadership among the world’s most future-focused nations, securing a prominent position at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence advancements that will transform all sectors. We are committed to not only maintaining but reinforcing this leadership by building our capacities. This can be realised by strengthening infrastructure, data preparedness, and legislative frameworks, while intensifying the training and development of our national workforce, the backbone of our country’s future."
Sheikh Mohammed praised national entities for their contributions to the UAE's Artificial Intelligence Strategy. He acknowledged the retreat's role in uniting diverse groups to share insights and align plans for greater impact in this vital area. The gathering aimed to enhance achievements by fostering collaboration among various stakeholders.
The UAE's strategic foresight has led to significant accomplishments in artificial intelligence. Sheikh Mohammed highlighted that the nation is well-prepared to seize opportunities within this sector. By leveraging advancements, the UAE aims to improve quality of life and boost economic growth through comprehensive development.
His Highness emphasised that with abundant resources and a globally competitive talent pool, the UAE is poised to lead future trends in AI. The country's ambitions are limitless as it pioneers advancements in this field.
The retreat was attended by several high-ranking officials including His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai; and Lieutenant General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Also present were Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs; and His Excellency Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications. Their participation underscored the importance of AI initiatives for national progress.
Collaborative Efforts for AI Advancement
The meetings chaired by Sheikh Mohammed gathered over 500 officials from federal and local government bodies along with private sector representatives and community institutions. This collaborative effort aimed to align strategies for advancing AI across various sectors.
The discussions focused on enhancing infrastructure, data readiness, and legislative frameworks while prioritising workforce training. These measures are crucial for maintaining the UAE’s leadership in AI innovations.
The retreat set a foundation for ongoing dialogue among stakeholders to ensure sustained progress in artificial intelligence. By fostering cooperation across different entities, the UAE aims to amplify its achievements in this rapidly evolving domain.
With inputs from WAM
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