His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, launched the Dubai AI Academy, a major new initiative aimed at mainstreaming artificial intelligence (AI) education and advancing its adoption across vital sectors of the economy. The launch took place during the inaugural Dubai AI Week 2025, held under the patronage of His Highness and organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), an initiative of the Dubai Future Foundation, from 21 to 25 April across the Museum of the Future, AREA 2071 at Emirates Towers, and multiple other locations across Dubai. His Highness said: “Dubai will be the destination of choice for those who are seeking to lead the future of artificial intelligence. We will continue to support impactful initiatives that showcase the promising and diverse applications of AI, and the opportunities it offers to accelerate economic growth and advance progress across government, education, and society.” The Dubai AI Academy is part of the Dubai AI Campus, the region’s largest dedicated cluster of AI and advanced technology companies, located within the DIFC Innovation Hub. To be developed with the support of the DIFC Academy, the initiative is designed to educate 10,000 emerging and experienced leaders, ...

The UAE in 2026 will bring together the greatest minds from the worlds of academia, business, technology, philosophy, art and science to set the path forward for the development of Artificial Intelligence over the next 70 years, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, said today. The global event, to be held as part of Dubai AI Week 2026, called ‘AI@70: Towards a Global Humanity’ is designed to initiate and enable a conversation around the philosophical research questions that underpin the age of AI. The event, timed to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the Dartmouth Workshop that established AI as a field of study, will be officially supported by US Ivy League University Dartmouth College – hosts of the original series of meetings in 1956 known as "the Constitutional Convention of AI". His Highness said: "Dubai believes in the power of knowledge sharing, global cooperation, and meaningful partnerships to anticipate the future of artificial intelligence and harness it to improve lives and advance societies." His Highness added: “AI is the transformative technology of our time. It has the power to change the way we understand what it means to be human, how we work, and how we understand the ...

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the Khalifa bin Zayed II Airborne Brigade Command, part of the Presidential Guard Command. During the visit, His Highness was briefed on the brigade’s structure, operational responsibilities, and its vital role in the UAE’s national defence. As a high-readiness strategic unit, the brigade specialises in airborne operations and rapid deployment, enhancing the country’s ability to respond swiftly and effectively to emerging challenges. Its mission reflects the UAE’s forward-looking approach to building a modern and capable defence force. The brigade is a cornerstone of the UAE Armed Forces’ formations. It comprises units trained to the highest levels of professionalism in executing special missions and rapid response operations. It stands as a powerful testament to the Armed Forces’ readiness to defend the UAE’s sovereignty and safeguard its national achievements. His Highness expressed his appreciation for the operational role carried out by the brigade’s personnel, praising their dedication and the spirit of loyalty and patriotism they demonstrate. He reaffirmed that developing the Armed Forces, enhancing their combat capabilities, and strengthening their operational readiness remain a strategic priority to defend the nation and maintain its security and stability.