Post by : Raina Mansoor
Photo : Dubai Government Media Office
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, took part in the AI Retreat – one of the key events of Dubai AI Week 2025. This important event brings together top technology companies and experts from all over the world to talk about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and how Dubai can lead in this fast-growing field.
Speaking at the event, Sheikh Hamdan said that one of the most important things for any government today is how well it can keep up with the fast changes in AI. He believes this will show how ready a country is to meet its goals and make life better for its people.
“We are living in a time of big changes in science and technology,” he said. “Dubai wants to be one of the most advanced cities in the world. We want to be quick to adopt new technology and use it to grow our economy, help our people, and build the future we dream of.”
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The AI Retreat was held at the Museum of the Future and was attended by more than 150 government leaders and experts from around the world. The event included four private roundtable discussions, where people shared ideas about how AI can be used in important areas such as:
They also discussed new rules and policies that are needed to make sure AI is used in the right way, and how it can help make progress in different parts of life.
During the discussions, Sheikh Hamdan said it’s important for governments to act early and be ready for the big changes AI will bring. That way, they can stay ahead and make sure their country benefits from new technology.
Sheikh Hamdan was joined at the event by:
About Dubai AI Week 2025
Dubai AI Week is happening from 21 to 25 April 2025 and includes many exciting events, competitions, and activities across the city. It’s all about showing how AI can be used in real life to help people, businesses, and governments.
The event is organized by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence and the Dubai Future Foundation. It brings together top global experts, tech leaders, and innovators.
Some of the big events during the week include:
Who’s Supporting the Event?
Dubai AI Week is supported by major UAE organisations like:
Big names from the global tech world also joined, including: Meta, IBM, Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, NVIDIA, Palantir, ElevenLabs, PwC, Cohere, SWIFT, Yango, Gartner, and many more.
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