Dubai Future Foundation announced the conclusion of the second edition of the Dubai Center for Artificial Intelligence Accelerator Programme. The initiative brought together AI startups from the UAE and around the world. It also revealed new projects designed to enhance government services in Dubai.

Officials reported that the programme was developed with key government entities. Participating AI startups designed and tested advanced solutions aimed at improving efficiency and performance in the public sector. DCAI selected the top startups from 1,300 global submissions from entrepreneurs, innovators and technology companies. The challenges addressed were based on 105 use cases submitted by more than 20 government entities.

During the programme’s demo day, the startups showcased the solutions they co-developed with government partners. The event was attended by Chief AI Officers from across Dubai’s public sector.

Highlighted solutions included:
• Enterprise GenAI productivity tools for employees
• AI-powered restoration for archaeological artifacts
• Predictive analytics tools for financial systems

Other revealed projects featured AI assistants for call centres, AI-driven population surveys, self-assessment tools for patient symptoms, AI agents for customer complaints, dynamic ambulance deployment, sports itinerary generators and automated data management systems.

Saeed Al Falasi, Executive Director of DCAI, announced that this edition demonstrated strong collaboration between public and private sectors. He said the results support the objectives of the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence.

The demo day also hosted a panel on accelerating public-sector innovation. Speakers included Huda Al Shaikh, Chief AI Officer at the Department of Finance; Marwan Anbar, Chief AI Officer at Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services; and Fatma Alkhaja, Chief AI Officer at the Dubai Health Authority.

Officials reported that participating AI startups retain full ownership of their intellectual property. They also gain direct opportunities to collaborate with government entities, connect with decision-makers and explore pathways for regional and global expansion.

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