Hamdan bin Mohammed Announces AI Retreat as Annual Event in Dubai

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Future Foundation, has announced that the AI Retreat will become an annual event in Dubai. Organized by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) and the National Programme for Artificial Intelligence, the next retreat is scheduled for April 29, 2025.

• Global AI Hub: The AI Retreat 2024, part of the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence (DUB.AI), aimed to enhance Dubai’s status as a global AI hub.
• Significant Participation: Sheikh Hamdan attended the AI Retreat 2024, which attracted over 2,500 participants, including CEOs from major technology companies. The event also saw new initiatives and partnerships launched.

Key Discussions and Initiatives

• Leadership Meetings: In meetings with Dubai government leaders and newly appointed Chief AI Officers, Sheikh Hamdan emphasized the need for rapid implementation of AI initiatives to double AI’s positive impact for humanity.
• Commitment to AI: Sheikh Hamdan stressed Dubai’s commitment to using AI to support human capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the quality of life. The retreat included roundtables and workshops on AI trends, policies, and technologies.
• Strategic Partnerships: Sheikh Hamdan also witnessed the announcement of a strategic partnership between du and Oracle to provide advanced AI and data solutions, reinforcing Dubai’s role as a global innovation hub.

Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence

• AI Adoption: The Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence aims to make Dubai a leading city in AI adoption.
• Economic Growth: Supporting the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, this initiative is set to boost economic growth and drive digital transformation.

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