DUBAI, June 8, 2023 (WAM) — His Royal Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council and Chairman of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) today opened the Dubai Center for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) at Emirates Towers at AREA 2071. The new center aims to help government agencies deploy future technologies across key areas.
The Prime Minister said Dubai continues to rapidly adopt new artificial intelligence and future technologies in line with the evolution of global technological innovation. This is in line with the vision and mandate of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to prepare the Emirate of Dubai for new opportunities and challenges and to look forward to the future. It is said that it will be positioned as a world leader to form.
“The Dubai government will be the best in the world at deploying artificial intelligence (AI) within its various organizations. It’s the first step to do so.”
HH encouraged all government officials in Dubai to apply generative AI tools to improve productivity and optimize government services.
Amir Hamdan added, “We aim to bring generative AI technology to practical use in the government sector. Technological development is progressing very rapidly and we will test it in Dubai as quickly as possible, for the benefit of society.” We are determined to use AI to help and hope that new AI-powered government tools will have a tangible impact and tangible results.”
The launch event was attended by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Vice-Governor of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council.
The Dubai Center for AI aims to train 1,000 government employees from over 30 government agencies on how to use generative artificial intelligence. It also aims to launch dozens of pilot projects to improve government services, increase the productivity of government employees, and support more than 20 high-tech startups locally and globally.
“We believe that the development of AI applications will greatly contribute to the realization of Dubai’s vision for the future. It will be just the beginning of our journey towards a completely new and different future, with dramatic changes,” added Sheikh Hamdan.
Dubai Future Foundation, Dubai Power and Water Authority, Dubai Media Council and Dubai Digital Authority will work with relevant authorities to oversee the implementation of the Dubai AI Centre’s goals and achievements and focus on developing legislation related to AI applications. , to attract top talent. Global technology solutions and national talent training.
The launch of this initiative is part of implementing His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s mandate to apply the latest AI technologies in various fields. The establishment of the center comes at a time when the generative AI sector is expected to expand from his US$10 billion in 2022 to US$110.8 billion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate of 34.3%. .
Generative AI will account for 10 percent of all data generated by 2025. Meanwhile, in the healthcare field, he expects more than 30 percent of new drugs and new materials to be systematically discovered by generative AI techniques within the next two years.
three pillars
To achieve its three main pillars, the Dubai AI Center will legislate on emerging technologies to align the ethical and social implications of generative AI applications with social and human values in Dubai and globally. study sex.
Generative AI in Government
The Dubai AI Center will improve the performance of the government sector in many ways. For example, AI is used to study the changes and impacts of new policies and laws, predict the outcome of different scenarios, assess program effectiveness, and run simulations to support complex decision-making.
This center enhances the development of government services by anticipating user needs and preferences. Establish communication channels to streamline public services and employ data analysis tools to identify trends and insights that help agencies make informed decisions. Generative AI will also be leveraged to ensure the delivery of superior government services tailored to the needs of Dubai residents.
A platform for cooperation and strengthening Dubai’s leadership
The Dubai AI Center will serve as a collaborative platform for government, private and academic sectors to develop AI applications and introduce innovative services and products incorporating cutting-edge technology.
The Center’s efforts will strengthen Dubai’s position as a regional leader in AI research, development and innovation by facilitating cooperation with leading international technology companies and leading academic institutions.
Other key attendees at the launch event include Minister for Cabinet Affairs, Executive Vice-President and DFF Managing Director Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi. Omar bin Sultan Al Orama, Minister for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications. Abdullah Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary General of the Executive Council of Dubai. Saeed Mohamed Al-Tayer, Managing Director and CEO, Dubai Power and Water Authority. Mr. Hamad Obaid Al-Mansouri, Director General of Dubai Digital Authority. And DFF’s CEO, Karfan Jumma Bellhall.
