On October 5, 2023, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, met with participants of the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence’s (DCAI) accelerator program. During his visit to AREA 2071 at Emirates Towers, he emphasized Dubai’s commitment to welcoming AI entrepreneurs and innovators from across the globe. Sheikh Hamdan praised Dubai’s role as a platform for global innovation, highlighting its supportive environment for creating impactful AI solutions with global relevance.
The gathering featured 30 startups from various countries, actively participating in the final stages of DCAI’s recent accelerator program. Sheikh Hamdan reiterated Dubai’s dedication to becoming a global hub for AI applications across sectors like healthcare, education, and smart technology, emphasizing its role in advancing societies. He stressed Dubai’s continuous efforts to attract talent, develop skills, and foster innovation to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving future.
AREA 2071 is currently hosting the DCAI accelerator program’s final stage, with startups from diverse countries working with Dubai government entities to develop AI-driven solutions for government services and media/communications. The DCAI, launched by Sheikh Hamdan, aims to prepare government agencies for future transformations by training 1,000 employees from various entities in AI applications. Moreover, Sheikh Hamdan announced The Dubai Assembly for Generative AI, scheduled for October 11-12, 2023, as a pivotal event aimed at highlighting AI’s importance for government and private sectors.
(Courtesy WAM)
