His Highness: Mohammed bin Rashid believes that our Arab region possesses tremendous potential, with its 200 million youth constituting as many opportunities to shape the future Notable figures from across the region tasked with attracting the best of Arab talent and harnessing the power of youth to inspire positive change across the region His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today approved the formation of the Board of Directors of the ‘Young Arab Leaders’ initiative, naming 11 leading and influential Arab figures from diverse fields to propel it forward. “These Arab leaders will oversee the expansion of the initiative in the next phase, lead its projects to fruition, grow the number of members and affiliates in this network, attract the best of emerging Arab talent, and support them to contribute more significantly to shaping the future of our Arab societies,” His Highness said. HH Sheikh Hamdan emphasised that the ‘Young Arab Leaders’ initiative, launched 20 years ago, embodies the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler ...

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), today issued directives for the ‘Dubai AI Week’ to be organised from 21 to 25 April, 2025. In its inaugural edition, the event will bring together global AI experts, thought leaders and decision-makers for a week-long series of conferences, initiatives, and exhibitions to explore advancements, share insights, and address real-world challenges. The first-of-its-kind initiative aligns with the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence. Dubai AI Week will feature a diverse range of events with extensive global participation from AI thought leaders, specialists, and executives representing leading AI-focused organisations. The primary events will be held at the Museum of the Future and AREA 2071 in the Emirates Towers, Dubai. The initiative will showcase key events, including the ‘AI Retreat’, ‘Dubai Assembly for Generative AI’, ‘Global Prompt Engineering Championship’, ‘Machines Can See’ Summit, and the ‘Dubai AI Festival’. HH Sheikh Hamdan stated: “Under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and ...

- Drone delivery will cover 33% of Dubai by 2030, positioning the emirate as a pioneer in smart mobility - HH Sheikh Hamdan: Dubai places a high priority on strengthening public-private partnerships to catalyse R&D, sustainable growth, and smart mobility Ahmed bin Saeed: Dubai has become a global leader in aviation, logistics, and future mobility - Launch of drone delivery system marks the completion of a joint project between Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), and Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) - Project creates dedicated air routes for drone delivery aligned with existing airspace usage in DSO His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), today launched the Middle East’s first-of-its-kind drone delivery system at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the special economic zone for knowledge and innovation and a member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ). The launch event was attended by His Highness Sheikh ...