Dubai Hosts AI-Powered Education & Travel Conference

Photo: Dubai Government Media Office

Dubai welcomed the 8th International Conference on Education Quality (ICEQ) under the theme “AI Innovations: Future Foresight for Empowering Public Institutions and Enhancing Educational Quality.” The event is part of Dubai Artificial Intelligence Week and is organized by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai.

The conference is being held from April 22 to April 24, 2025. The first day took place at the Grand Hyatt Dubai, while the second and third days are scheduled at the Directorate’s headquarters in Al Jafiliya.

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This international event brings together experts, government officials, educators, and tech leaders to talk about how AI can help improve education and public services. It has become a well-known platform for discussing digital transformation and new ideas that can shape the future.

Who’s Attending?

The conference has brought together more than:

• 500 participants

• 31 government departments

• 55 local and international universities

• 32 partner institutions

• 200 speakers, including experts from top global companies like Microsoft and Google

Important guests attending the event include:

• H.E. Lt. General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai

• H.E. Dr. Abdullah Busnad, Director General of Dubai Customs

• H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Sharaf, Assistant Secretary-General of the Judicial Council

• H.E. Dr. Mansoor Mohammed Al Awar, Chancellor of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University

• H.E. Mishaal Julfar, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services

• H.E. Aisha Abdullah Miran, Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority – Dubai

• Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Nour, President of the Arab Media Union and Arab Creators Union

• Along with many senior officers and directors from various institutions

A Big Step in Travel: "Unlimited Smart Travel"

During the first day of the conference, H.E. Lt. General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri introduced a new service called “Unlimited Smart Travel”, available at the First and Business Class lounges at Dubai International Airport – Terminal 3.

This new service uses the latest AI technology for facial recognition and identity checks. It allows up to 10 travelers to pass through at once, making the airport experience faster and easier. It also helps reduce steps in the process, improves the speed of passport control, and raises satisfaction among both travelers and airport staff.

A Message from Lt. General Al Marri

In his opening speech, Lt. General Al Marri said that this conference is not just an event, but a part of a bigger goal. He shared:“We are not just organizing a conference; we are leading a new global vision. AI is no longer a future idea—it is something we need now. We are using it to improve education, serve humanity, and build a better country.”

Global Voices Support Dubai’s Efforts

Dr. Caroline A. Jones, Professor Emerita from the University of Warwick – UK and a key member of the conference’s top committee, praised the event. She said:“What we see in Dubai today is more than a conference. It’s a working model of how to use new technology in education and government. It connects new ideas with real-life solutions.”

Looking to the Future

The conference will end with:

• A special session led by Lt. General Al Marri

• The launch of the AI Innovation Lab

• The signing of three major cooperation agreements

These final activities will show how Dubai is building a strong future using education, technology, and innovation.

This event marks an important step in Dubai’s journey to becoming a global leader in smart systems and advanced technology. The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai is leading the way in using AI to improve services and make life easier for everyone.