UAE President unveils Abu Dhabi council for AI policies

In his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has issued a law establishing the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC).

The new entity will be responsible for developing and implementing policies and strategies related to research, infrastructure and investments in AI and advanced technology in Abu Dhabi.

It will develop plans and research programmess in collaboration with local and global partners.

The council complements Abu Dhabi's strategy to position the emirate as a leading hub for investments, partnerships and talent in AI and advanced technology.

His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been appointed as Chairman of the AIATC, and His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as Vice Chairman.

In his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, the UAE President has issued a law establishing the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council, Chaired by Tahnoun bin Zayed, with Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed as Vice Chairman. pic.twitter.com/S97fTPOQVl

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