AI will be foundation of Dubai's future, says H.H. Sheikh Hamdan

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, reaffirmed that AI will serve as the foundation of Dubai’s future, shaping innovation across every sector.

Speaking as the Dubai AI Week officially kicks-off, Sheikh Hamdan emphasised that the future will be defined by how well governments, institutions, and societies integrate AI into their core strategies – particularly across public services, education, and the economy.

"We will begin by assessing government entities based on their AI integration and measuring the academic sector by its contributions to AI research and teaching," he said.

"We will also celebrate the companies advancing Dubai’s AI economy. This is Dubai’s new standard – those who do not embrace AI today will fall behind. See you at Dubai AI Week."

Taking place from April 21-25, Dubai AI Week will bring together over 10,000 participants from more than 100 nationalities, with attendees including global experts, entrepreneurs, policymakers, regulators, investors and tech innovators.

The event aims to accelerate AI adoption across sectors, while enhancing quality of life, boosting economic growth, and enabling future-ready societies.

"AI is no longer just a tool – it is the infrastructure for cities that think, services that adapt, and governments that anticipate. In this new era of progress, AI will shape Dubai’s future," Sheikh Hamdan added.