The fifth batch of the Artificial Intelligence program has been launched, aiming to train and empower distinguished Emirati talents with the necessary skills for the future of artificial intelligence. They familiarize themselves with the latest developments in this field and enhance their capabilities to develop innovative technological applications that contribute to preparing a new generation of competencies for the future.
The program, targeting employees in both the public and private sectors and implemented in collaboration with the British university, aims to enhance their skills in artificial intelligence, introduce them to its concepts and advancements, and enhance their knowledge of the latest technological developments related to artificial intelligence. It sheds light on the challenges and opportunities available in the future.
His Excellency Omar Sultan, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, emphasized that the Emirati leadership considers talented and creative minds of great importance and encourages their role in shaping the future of artificial intelligence and providing comprehensive support for digital transformation in the state. The leadership has also taken measures to invest in the capabilities of these individuals and integrate them into developing the future of the UAE by innovating solutions to the challenges in this field and exploring new opportunities to enhance the quality of life for the community and ensure a better future for future generations.
He affirmed that the launch of the Artificial Intelligence Program comes within the framework of a comprehensive and accelerated national movement aimed at adopting artificial intelligence technologies, developing innovative solutions, and using them to innovate future services and digital solutions to enhance the state’s leadership and independence in the field of artificial intelligence. The program also aims to monitor global developments in this field by building capacities and skills, supporting talents and innovators to form a generation of artificial intelligence experts who will contribute to shaping the digital future of the state.
The fifth edition of the program witnesses broad participation from more than 30 government and private entities, including the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Education, Dubai Police, Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Dubai Chamber, Dubai Future Foundation, ADNOC, Etisalat, Union Railway Company, Mubadala, Nawah Energy Company, General Secretariat of the National Security Council, Dubai Courts, Dubai Legal Affairs Department, Dubai Civil Defence, Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment, Hala Koun Systems, Community Development Authority in Dubai, Dubai Public Prosecution, Dubai Health Authority, General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, General Civil Aviation Authority, Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, and others.
The program aims to provide its participants with the necessary experiences in the field of artificial intelligence, enhance knowledge and comprehensive understanding of its uses and applications. The program includes 5 specialized modules addressing topics such as an introduction to artificial intelligence and data strategies for machine learning. This contributes to achieving the state’s goals in the field of artificial intelligence and staying abreast of the latest developments in this field.
It is worth noting that the Artificial Intelligence Program has successfully graduated over 300 male and female employees from more than 100 government and private entities, who hold leadership positions in their workplaces and have developed several innovative projects in the fields of artificial intelligence and its applications.
The program provided participants with the opportunity to develop their skills and achieve their aspirations by innovating ideas and projects that can be used to improve the performance of various sectors by leveraging the modern technological infrastructure in the country.
