UAE Launches Landmark Initiative to Train One Million Residents in Artificial Intelligence

The UAE aims to train one million residents in Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills, a landmark initiative announced during the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2024. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, met with Brad Smith, Vice Chairman and President of Microsoft, to unveil this partnership, which seeks to equip UAE citizens with AI competencies to enhance productivity and apply AI across various aspects of daily life and work.

This ambitious program underscores the UAE’s commitment to becoming a global leader in AI and digital transformation. The training initiative, supported by Microsoft’s expertise, is set to involve government entities and private sectors alike, offering targeted courses for leaders, developers, and general users. The objective is to create an AI-enabled workforce capable of leveraging AI for improved efficiency and innovation across the UAE economy.

Sheikh Hamdan shared on social media, "As we usher in the AI era, mastering AI skills is crucial for fostering innovation and driving economic sustainability. In the UAE, we don’t wait for the future; we are building it today."

Brad Smith emphasized the importance of AI literacy, stating, "To benefit from AI, people need to learn to use it. That’s why we are helping train 1 million people across the UAE economy to get the most from our technology."

Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, lauded Microsoft’s commitment, noting that this initiative aligns with the UAE’s vision of establishing itself as a global AI hub. Microsoft’s AI training programs will target sectors from public institutions to private enterprises, building foundational AI skills and practical applications to integrate AI into everyday tasks.

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