{"id":2486,"date":"2025-04-26T06:15:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T06:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebluewhale.ai\/blog\/?p=2486"},"modified":"2025-04-26T06:15:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T06:15:14","slug":"dubai-ai-week-concludes-with-over-30000-participants-across-10-citywide-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebluewhale.ai\/blog\/dubai-ai-week-concludes-with-over-30000-participants-across-10-citywide-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai AI Week Concludes With Over 30,000 Participants Across 10 Citywide Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai<\/a>, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, reaffirmed Dubai\u2019s commitment to accelerating AI adoption to unlock new opportunities and consolidate its position as a global hub for AI enterprises, talent and innovation. His remarks came during the closing of Dubai AI Week 2025, which attracted over 30,000 experts and participants from more than 100 countries from around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence and overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation, Dubai AI Week 2025 featured 10 major events across the city, more than 250 sessions, panel discussions and workshops, and the launch of over 30 new initiatives, partnerships, and agreements between government and private sector stakeholders, investors, and startups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event brought together global experts, innovators, officials, and AI enthusiasts from around the world, including students from Dubai\u2019s schools and universities. It also saw the participation of major tech giants such as Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Google, IBM, Amazon, NVIDIA, and Cohere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said:<\/strong>\u201cFollowing the success of this year\u2019s edition, we have directed that the next Dubai AI Week be held in April 2026, with the goal of doubling all targets \u2014 expanding to 20 events across the city and welcoming participation from the world\u2019s leading technology experts. Dubai AI Week will become a key annual event, bringing together the future shapers of technology from around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His Highness added:\u201cArtificial intelligence is driving an unprecedented transformation in human history, reshaping how individuals, institutions, and governments think and operate. Those who are best prepared for the future are the ones building the foundations today\u2014by enabling ecosystems, empowering talent, and ensuring responsible AI governance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His Highness continued:\u201cWe are moving forward with determination to seize the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence to design a better future. The next phase will see more AI companies established in Dubai, greater engagement with global experts, and new directives issued to government leaders to develop comprehensive strategies for AI adoption that will enhance quality of life and deliver positive impact across society.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His Highness also noted that Dubai\u2019s goal is to embed AI skills and applications across schools, universities, research centres, innovation hubs, and data ecosystems, while continuing to foster an environment that enables the creation and scaling of billion-dollar AI ventures. He affirmed that Dubai\u2019s readiness to attract global AI investment is driven by its advanced digital infrastructure, agile regulatory frameworks, and strong commitment to building capabilities and empowering AI talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His Excellency Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Managing Director of the Dubai Future Foundation<\/strong>, said that Dubai AI Week builds on years of accumulated expertise and successful initiatives led by the Dubai Future Foundation, including events, forums, and global gatherings. \u201cThis evolution has culminated in a comprehensive platform that brings together leading experts, pioneering companies, and influential voices shaping the future of artificial intelligence.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added: \u201cDubai\u2019s journey in future readiness\u2014driven by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE<\/a> and Ruler of Dubai, and guided by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation\u2014continues to embrace transformational shifts and unlock opportunities for technological advancement.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cToday, future foresight has become a defining feature of the UAE\u2019s development model,\u201d His Excellency continued. \u201cBuilt on global partnerships, cross-sector collaboration, and agile governance, this approach is preparing communities for an era defined by artificial intelligence and rapid change. Our ability to adapt quickly and harness these shifts for good will be the most important benchmark of progress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the week\u2019s activities, the AI<\/a> Retreat was held at the Museum of the Future, bringing together more than 150 experts, policymakers, specialists, and industry leaders from across the global AI ecosystem, representing both the public and private sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dubai Assembly for AI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Assembly attracted more than 10,000 participants and visitors during Dubai AI Week, including 25 international delegations from countries such as South Korea, Canada, India, Australia, Germany, Italy, and the United States. The event showcased cutting-edge technologies from global giants such as Meta and Microsoft, along with innovations from 60 startups and the participation of 20 universities and research institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dubai AI Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dubai AI Festival, organised by Dubai AI Campus in partnership with DIFC, drew over 10,000 participants, including 500 investors, experts, policymakers, and innovators from 100 countries. It featured over 100 speakers across 40 sessions, 30 roundtables, and multiple workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI Week in Schools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event coincided with the AI Week in Schools, held from 21\u201325 April 2025, featuring over 10,000 students from 60 Dubai schools. Organised in collaboration with Dubai\u2019s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), the initiative introduced students to AI concepts and future applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Global Prompt Engineering Championship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second edition of the Global Prompt Engineering Championship brought together nearly 3,800 participants from 125 countries, all competing for the title of best AI prompt engineer across four categories, with a total prize pool of AED1 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winners included Abdulrahman Al Marzooqi in the AI in Coding category, Yahya Kaddoura for AI-Generated Art, Ibrahim Helmy for AI in Gaming, and Ibrahim Hajjo for AI-Generated Videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Machines Can See Summit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dubai AI Week also hosted the Machines Can See Summit, the region\u2019s largest and most specialised platform on computational power and machine learning. Organised by Polynome Group and in collaboration with the UAE AI Office, the summit brought together over 3,500 leaders, researchers, investors, and policymakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hackathon \u2013 Agentic AI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dubai AI Week Hackathon: Agentic AI, supported by Hackmasters, welcomed 170 emerging talents and included challenges where participants developed independent AI models to solve pressing real-life issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strategic Announcements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the key strategic announcements during the week, du unveiled a new AED2 billion hyperscale data centre project in the UAE, developed in collaboration with Microsoft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dubai\u2019s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) also launched its AI Strategy 2030, comprising 81 projects and initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reports and Publications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dubai Centre for AI Applications launched a report titled \u201815 AI Use Cases in Government\u2019, which highlights successful examples of AI deployment in public services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also launched was the \u2018Dubai State of AI Report\u2019, issued by the Dubai Digital Authority in collaboration with the Dubai Future Foundation. The report assessed more than 100 high-impact AI use cases across key sectors including urban planning, healthcare, finance, mobility, and talent acquisition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, a joint report from the Dubai Government Human Resources Department and Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government titled \u2018Generative AI Adoption Among Dubai Government Employees\u2019 revealed that 97% of employees believe generative AI positively impacts government operations, and 94% are optimistic about its effects on the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI in Higher Education and Healthcare<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advancing AI in education and healthcare was a key focus during Dubai AI Week 2025. The University of Birmingham \u2013 Dubai announced the launch of Dubai\u2019s first PhD programme in Artificial Intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, the AI in Healthcare Forum, held under the theme \u2018Enhancing Healthcare with AI\u2019, brought together leading figures and experts from major global health institutions to explore the transformative role of AI in the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, HIMSS 2025, organised on 23 April at Emirates Towers with the support of the Dubai Health Authority and Emirates Health Services, examined the future of healthcare through innovations in generative AI, genomics, precision medicine, and digital transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI Innovation and Public Sector Transformation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 8th International Conference on Quality Education, hosted by Dubai\u2019s General Directorate for Identity and Foreigners Affairs, welcomed over 500 participants from 31 government entities to explore AI\u2019s role in empowering public institutions and advancing government services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI in Arab Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also announced during Dubai AI Week by the Dubai Media Academy, part of Dubai Media Inc., was the AI Initiative in Arab Media, designed to build a comprehensive AI-driven content ecosystem tailored for the Arabic media landscape. The initiative aims to empower Arabic language technologies across dialects, respecting cultural and social nuances to produce unique digital content that resonates with Arab audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dubai AI Seal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The week also marked the celebration of the first certified AI companies under the Dubai AI Seal, which was developed by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence to classify and endorse trusted AI providers in Dubai. The Dubai AI Seal supports a framework for enhanced collaboration between government entities and AI developers and deployers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALiF by Dubai Health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dubai Health launched the ALiF initiative, developed by Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences. The first framework of its kind in the UAE and MENA region, ALiF empowers individuals and institutions with practical AI skills and offers a curriculum aligned with global and regional standards \u2013 including foundational knowledge and ethical considerations in AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strategic Partners and Technology Contributors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dubai AI Week 2025 was supported by several key strategic partners, including the Digital Dubai Authority, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, and the UAE Artificial Intelligence Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leading global technology firms also participated as technology partners, including Meta, IBM, Google, Microsoft, Yango, Gartner, SWIFT, PwC, OpenAI, NVIDIA, Palantir, Cohere, ElevenLabs, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Themes and Discussions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the week, experts and thought leaders explored a range of critical topics, including the cross-sectoral impact of artificial intelligence, the role of AI in shaping future jobs and skillsets, its application in education and academic research, ethical leadership in AI, the future of media in the AI era, and the significance of the Arabic language in the age of artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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