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On the occasion of the inaugural Dubai AI Week, officially launching tomorrow, Sheikh Hamdan highlighted the city’s vision, robust infrastructure, and advanced capabilities that position it as a global leader in AI. The event is organized by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) under the supervision of the Dubai Future Foundation, aiming to foster collaboration and innovation across the AI ecosystem.
Sheikh Hamdan reflected on the long-standing vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who more than a decade ago foresaw a future where all government services would be digitised and accessible. “AI is no longer just a tool,” Sheikh Hamdan said. “It is the infrastructure for cities that think, services that adapt, and governments that anticipate.” He stressed that the integration of AI into government, education, and economic frameworks will be the defining factor of success in the years ahead.
Dubai will soon begin evaluating government departments based on their AI integration and measuring academic institutions on their contributions to AI research and development. Companies playing a key role in advancing the local AI economy will also be recognized. “This is Dubai’s new standard,” Sheikh Hamdan said. “Those who do not embrace AI today will fall behind.”
Dubai AI Week will kick off with the AI Retreat on 21 April at the Museum of the Future. This high-level gathering will bring together 150 global AI experts and government officials to participate in closed-door discussions on critical themes such as data governance, infrastructure, investment, and talent development. The retreat will feature keynote addresses from H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, and executives from Sony AI and Google Research.
Running concurrently from 21–25 April at AREA 2071, the Dubai AI Assembly will host delegations from 15 countries, including South Korea, Canada, Germany, and India. The assembly will also welcome 25 international tech companies, 18 government entities, 20 universities and research centers, and 60 AI startups. These participants will showcase cutting-edge AI solutions and engage in over 50 specialised sessions.
The assembly sessions will explore a wide range of topics such as future AI trends, agentic AI in the workplace, AI wearables, generative AI, and AI in education. Notable sessions include “Future Forward” by Gartner, “Agents Amongst Us” by Microsoft, and “AI Wearables and Connectivity” by Meta. These discussions are designed to spark dialogue on how AI will reshape societies and industries.
In addition to flagship events, Dubai AI Week will feature a series of community-driven initiatives. These include AI Week in Schools (21–25 April), the Dubai AI Week Hackathon (25 April), and sector-specific events such as the HIMSS Executive Summit and the International Conference on AI Innovations. The Global Prompt Engineering Championship and the Dubai AI Festival will also take place during the week, offering platforms for creative and technical AI exploration.
Dubai AI Week is backed by leading institutions and global tech giants. Strategic partners include Dubai Chambers Digital, Digital Dubai, DEWA, and the UAE AI Office. The event also enjoys support from tech leaders such as Meta, OpenAI, Microsoft, IBM, Google Cloud, PwC, Gartner, Nvidia, Palantir, Cohere, and ElevenLabs.
Bringing together over 10,000 participants from more than 100 nationalities, Dubai AI Week reflects the emirate’s commitment to shaping the future of AI. With its forward-thinking policies and investment in talent and innovation, Dubai aims to remain at the forefront of AI development across government, business, and education.
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