Dubai: 22 Chief AI officers appointed in government entities

This move is the first step in achieving Dubai's vision for the future of governance

Published: Sun 9 Jun 2024, 7:24 PM

Updated: Sun 9 Jun 2024, 10:12 PM

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Across Dubai government entities, 22 Chief AI officers were approved for appointment today, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, in a post on X.

The move is part of the vision to utilise AI in government work, and in line with the Dubai Universal Blueprint for AI. The appointment is the first step in achieving the city's vision for the future of governance.

Sheikh Hamdan added that the acceleration of AI, along with its tools and applications, is a key pillar of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's vision to "position Dubai as a global hub in developing and deploying AI solutions."

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The Chief AI officers will help Dubai "transform its horizons in developing innovative solutions", Sheikh Hamdan said.

The Chief AI officers represent different government entities, including RTA, Dubai Police and DHA. Here is the full list of the entities represented by the AI officers:

Community Development Authority in Dubai
Dubai Government Human Resources Department
Dubai Customs
Dubai Police
The Judicial Council
Dubai Civil Aviation Authority
Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
Dubai Digital Authority
General Directorate of Dubai Civil Defence
Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment
Dubai Health Authority
Public Prosecution
Protocol Department in Dubai
Roads and Transport Authority
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University
Department of Economy and Tourism
Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services
Department of Finance
Endowments and Minors' Trust Foundation (Awqaf Dubai)
Dubai Municipality

The move to implement AI officers across the Dubai government was first announced by Sheikh Hamdan in April, when he launched the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence.

After the initial phase of AI officers in government, the next step will be the launch of a comprehensive program to attract and enable data centres, in addition to the introduction of a new AI company license.

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