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Dubai Eye
13 hours ago
- Business
- Dubai Eye
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed announces changes to UAE ministries
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the establishment of the Ministry for Foreign Trade and renamed the Ministry of Economy under key changes to the government. In a post on social media, Sheikh Mohammed said the decision was made after consulting UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi will be appointed Minister of Foreign Trade, and Ministry of Economy will be renamed as Ministry of Economy and Tourism, and headed by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri. Sheikh Mohammed also added that the National Programme for Artificial Intelligence will have a vital role in decisions of the Cabinet, the Ministerial Development Council, and all boards of directors of federal entities and government companies, from January 2026. "The goal is to conduct immediate analyses of decisions, provide technical advice and enhance the efficiency of government policies," Sheikh Mohammed wrote. "The world is going through a comprehensive restructuring phase... scientifically, economically and socially... and our goal is to prepare today for the coming decades... "Our goal is to ensure continued prosperity and a decent life for future generations," Sheikh Mohammed added. الإخوة والأخوات .. بعد التشاور مع أخي رئيس الدولة حفظه الله واعتماده .. نعلن اليوم عن بعض التغييرات في حكومة دولة الإمارات كالتالي : — HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) June 20, 2025
TAG 91.1
a day ago
- Business
- TAG 91.1
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed announces changes to UAE ministries
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the establishment of the Ministry for Foreign Trade and renamed the Ministry of Economy. In a post on social media, Sheikh Mohammed said the decision was made following consultation with the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi will be appointed Minister of Foreign Trade, and Ministry of Economy will be renamed as Ministry of Economy and Tourism, and headed by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri. Sheikh Mohammed also added that the National Programme for Artificial Intelligence will have a vital role in decisions of the Cabinet, the Ministerial Development Council, and all boards of directors of federal entities and government companies, from January 2026. "The goal is to... conduct immediate analyses of decisions, provide technical advice and enhance the efficiency of government policies," Sheikh Mohammed wrote. "The world is going through a comprehensive restructuring phase... scientifically, economically and socially... and our goal is to prepare today for the coming goal is to ensure continued prosperity and a decent life for future generations," Sheikh Mohammed added. الإخوة والأخوات .. بعد التشاور مع أخي رئيس الدولة حفظه الله واعتماده .. نعلن اليوم عن بعض التغييرات في حكومة دولة الإمارات كالتالي : — HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) June 20, 2025
Al Etihad
08-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Artificial Intelligence Programme launches 6th cohort in partnership with University of Birmingham
8 Apr 2025 13:22 DUBAI (WAM) The UAE National Programme for Artificial Intelligence has launched the sixth cohort of the Artificial Intelligence Programme, aimed at supporting the UAE government's strategic vision and efforts to build a future that enhances the UAE's leadership in the global technology is achieved by empowering exceptional national talent, equipping them with the latest tools and knowledge, and providing opportunities to explore key global trends in artificial intelligence and generative by the National Programme for Artificial Intelligence in collaboration with the University of Birmingham in the UK, the sixth cohort will run from May to September programme focuses on deepening technical expertise and targets employees from government entities, semi-government organisations, and the private sector. It aims to empower participants in the field of AI by refining their skills in advanced technology of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, Omar Sultan Al Olama, emphasised that the UAE government's vision is focused on shaping the future with the expertise and innovation of its distinguished national workforce. This talent pool is skilled in advanced and emerging technologies, with artificial intelligence being a core foundation in the UAE's digital Olama emphasised that the UAE's Artificial Intelligence Programme is a key component of the nation's strategy to drive future growth. This initiative is a testament to the UAE's commitment to empowering its talents to take the lead in shaping the digital future. By nurturing innovation and forward-thinking, the programme strengthens the UAE's position ahead of global technological trends and fosters groundbreaking solutions for the challenges programme aims to introduce participants to the concepts of artificial intelligence and generative AI, along with their rapid global advancements. It addresses future challenges and opportunities relevant to participants' roles and areas of work, highlights trends in AI adoption, explores the application of large language models, and outlines mechanisms for developing solutions to security-related programme's five modules include an introduction to artificial intelligence, generative AI, data strategies for machine learning, studies on generative models, and the implementation of generative AI technologies. It aspires to empower a generation of innovators capable of designing the digital future, steering the course of global technological progress, embracing forward-looking visions, and enhancing the readiness of top talent to meet the demands of the Fourth Industrial sixth edition of the programme includes a distinguished group of global experts as part of its academic faculty, including Professor Nigel Mehdi, BSc MA MSc PhD FRICS FBCS Fellow of Kellogg College, University of Oxford; Professor Kashif Rajpoot, MSc, DPhil, SFHEA Deputy Head of Computer Science, University of Birmingham; Dr. David Johnson, BSc MSc PhD Associate Professor of Information Systems, Uppsala University, Sweden; and Dr. Farah Shamout, BSc DPhil Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering, NYU, Abu Dhabi. Employees from government, semi-government, and private sector entities interested in joining the programme can register through the following link: The AI programme has graduated over 370 employees from more than 100 government and private sector organisations across previous cohorts. These graduates hold leadership roles, including the Chief AI Officer role, which was established recently by the UAE government. Graduates also contributed to the development of innovative AI projects. The programme has provided participants with the opportunity to strengthen their skills and enhance their performance across different sectors, leveraging the UAE's advanced technological infrastructure.
