Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation has launch of the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) at Emirates Towers, AREA 2071.
This new facility aims to support government entities in implementing future technologies across key sectors.
According to the Dubai Crown Prince, the launch comes as the emirate rapidly embraces artificial intelligence and other futuristic technologies, keeping pace with global innovation trends.
“Dubai’s government will be the best in the world in deploying artificial intelligence (AI) within its various entities. This new Centre is the first step in achieving this goal and developing future services to keep pace with rapid technological advancements,” said Sheikh Hamdan.
Encouraging all employees in Dubai’s government entities, the he called on organisations to embrace generative AI tools to enhance productivity and optimize government services.
Sheikh Hamdan added, “We aim to see practical applications of generative AI technologies in our government sector. Technological development is moving very rapidly, and in Dubai we are determined to be just as fast in testing and harnessing it for the benefit of society. We want new AI-powered government tools to have a clear impact and tangible results.”
The launch event was graced by the presence of Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, adding to the significance of the occasion.
The Dubai Centre for AI has set ambitious targets, aiming to train 1,000 government employees from over 30 entities on the applications of generative artificial intelligence.
Additionally, it aims to launch numerous pilot projects, enhance government services, boost employee productivity, and support more than 20 local and global advanced technology startups.
Sheikh Hamdan expressed unwavering confidence, stating, “We firmly believe that the development of AI applications will make a significant contribution to realising Dubai’s vision for the future. The technological advancements we witness today are only the beginning of our journey toward an entirely new and different future, characterised by transformative changes in sectors such as health, education, economy, media, and government.”
The Dubai Future Foundation, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Dubai Media Council, and Dubai Digital Authority will collaborate to oversee the implementation of the Dubai Centre for AI’s objectives and outcomes. This collaboration will also focus on developing legislation related to AI applications, attracting top global technological solutions, and cultivating national talent.
This initiative falls perfectly in line with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s directives to apply the latest AI technologies across diverse sectors. The establishment of the Centre coincides with the projected growth of the generative AI sector, expected to expand from a $10 billion industry in 2022 to a staggering $110.8 billion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate of 34.3 percent.
As we move forward, generative AI is anticipated to account for 10 percent of all data produced by 2025. In the healthcare field, it is expected that over 30 percent of new drugs and materials will be systematically discovered through generative AI techniques within the next two years.
Three pillars for accelerating AI
The Dubai Centre for AI will be built on three key pillars. Firstly, it will focus on developing legislation concerning modern technology and studying the ethical and social implications of generative AI applications, ensuring they align with Dubai’s societal and human values, as well as global standards.
Secondly, the Centre will play a vital role in enhancing the performance of the government sector. It will leverage AI to conduct simulations that analyse the effects of new policies and legislation, predict outcomes of various scenarios, evaluate program effectiveness, and support complex decision-making. By predicting user needs and preferences, the Centre will also contribute to the development of government services. By establishing efficient communication channels and utilising data analysis tools, it will identify trends and insights to assist government entities in making informed decisions, thereby delivering superior government services tailored to the needs of Dubai residents.
Lastly, the Dubai Centre for AI serves as a collaborative platform for the government, private sector, and academic institutions. This platform will foster the development of AI applications, innovative services, and groundbreaking products, incorporating the most advanced technologies available. Through strategic cooperation with major international technology companies and leading academic institutions, the Centre’s initiatives will solidify Dubai’s position as a regional leader in AI research, development, and innovation.
