Hamdan clears new AI initiatives to fast-track digital transformation

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, on Sunday approved a package of artificial intelligence (Al) projects and initiatives aimed at accelerating Dubai's adoption of future technologies and driving digital transformation across key sectors.

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The projects, which included the launch of the ‘Al Infrastructure Empowerment Platform’ and the setting up of the ‘Dubai Al Acceleration Taskforce’, as well as the ‘Unicorn 30 Programme’, were approved during the second 2025 meeting of the Higher Committee for Future Technology Development and the Digital Economy, where he reviewed the progress and achievements accomplished over the past period.

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed stressed that Dubai is committed to achieving its vision of becoming the world's fastest, smartest and most prepared city to adopt future technologies and Al.

Sheikh Hamdan noted that Dubai's journey is guided by the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, which aim to build an integrated digital economy powered by knowledge and innovation, further consolidating the emirate’s position as a global hub for advanced technologies.

Sheikh Hamdan said, “Our vision is clear, and our priorities are well defined. We are in a constant race to enhance the readiness of our government entities not only to keep pace with future transformations but also to make the most of Al tools in delivering services that are more efficient, secure, and innovative, in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).”