GETS 2025 wraps up in Abu Dhabi with roadmap for tech governance

The second and final day of the Governance of Emerging Technologies Summit (GETS 2025) concluded in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing the UAE's position as a leading force in shaping responsible, inclusive, and forward-looking technology governance.

- Staff Reporter, Gulf Today

Hosted by the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) in strategic partnership with the UAE Public Prosecution, the summit welcomed over 1,000 participants from more than 20 countries, including ministers, senior officials, technologists, legal experts, and business professionals.

Sarah Bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of Education, remarked on the critical role of artificial intelligence in preparing future generations. She noted that fundamental technological transformations, particularly within AI, require accelerated efforts to prepare students and empower them with the necessary tools to contribute to the advancement of society. This, she added, also requires establishing ethical frameworks related to these technologies, enabling them to maximise their benefits and their applications in daily life.

She explained: "Integrating AI concepts and tools into academic curriculum represents a strategic investment in building more resilient societies prepared for the demands of the future." She emphasised that the education system in the UAE, based on its unwavering commitment to anticipating the future of education globally, has worked to incorporate AI into its curricula, which has been a pioneering and proactive step aimed at achieving a qualitative shift in the quality of educational outcomes and their readiness for the future.