UAE launches initiatives to develop AI, blockchain sector

ABU DHABI: The Second UAE Government Annual Meetings, held in Abu Dhabi, witnessed the launch of two national initiatives AIMED At REINFORCING THE ARTIFICIAL intelligence, AI, and Blockchain sector to strengthen the UAE leading position globally.

During the meeting held by the AI and Blockchain Joint Working Group, attendees tackled the appropriate mechanisms to attract foreign investment, encourage entrepreneurship and develop the necessary infrastructure that supports such technologies. The meeting also examined the key challenges facing the adoption of AI and Blockchain technologies, spreading awareness about the positive impact of these technologies to ensure further progress for the UAE as regards the global performance indicators.

Omar Bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of STATE For ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, stressed that the UAE government has been a pioneer in recognising the importance of advanced technologies in shaping the future, in addition to its role in achieving leadership and development.

The meeting also announced the launch of the AI and Blockchain Guide initiative, which aims at providing a STANDARDISED Deinition of ARTIFICIAL Intelligence and Blockchain on the federal level. It also targets acquainting relevant entities with the concepts of ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND Its multiple uses. The guide will be provided to all smart local entities nationwide.

The National Programme for AI and Blockchain Capacity Building was also launched at the meeting. The programme aims at providing educational university programmes and scholarships in THE ield of ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND Blockchain, in cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education. It further offers specialised one-day or one-week training programmes, to train Emirati staff across all professional levels, and seeks to INTEGRATE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE in the different stages of education.