UAE leads world in turning AI, big data into real-life innovations, says minister

UAE leads world in turning AI, big data into real-life innovations, says minister

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Published: Wed 25 Jan 2023, 5:26 PM

While the world is abuzz with debates on chatbots, robots, and artificial intelligence (AI), the UAE has already shown how today's technologies can shape both everyday life and the future, experts said during a major event in Dubai on Wednesday.

“With the acceptance and usage of new technologies and the density of people residing in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the UAE has positioned itself to be the leader in AI,” said Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications.

The country has, in fact, become "masters in building AI applications", thanks to the massive amount of data it manages, Al Olama said during the eighth edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF).

"Besides, the UAE also offers the best infrastructure in terms of roads and telecommunication networks. Institutions like Dewa and DP World — and many other authorities — have immense data locally. And with the country’s airline networks, we have data that expands worldwide," he explained.

The key to maximising AI's potential, he said, lies in