His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), opened Dubai AI Week 2025 with a clear message: artificial intelligence will define the city’s future.

Sheikh Hamdan stated that Dubai is not only ready for global AI developments but is actively leading them. He emphasized that AI will be the foundation for improving quality of life, driving innovation, and creating new opportunities.

The event is organized by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence and overseen by DFF. Speaking at the launch, Sheikh Hamdan highlighted that Dubai has the vision, infrastructure, and talent to lead global AI progress.

He recalled the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who over a decade ago predicted digital-first government services. Today, Dubai is moving beyond that goal.

According to Sheikh Hamdan, AI is now the backbone of smart cities and adaptive services. It powers governments that can anticipate change and respond efficiently.

He also announced new benchmarks for AI readiness. Government entities will be assessed on AI integration. Universities will be evaluated based on research and education in AI. Private companies advancing AI will be recognized as part of the new standard.

Dubai AI Week runs from April 21 to 25. It includes high-level discussions, exhibitions, and workshops. Key events include the AI Retreat at the Museum of the Future and the Dubai AI Assembly at AREA 2071.

The AI Retreat features global experts and policymakers. Sessions cover data, governance, infrastructure, investment, and talent. Speakers include H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Sony AI COO Michael Spranger, and Google Research VP Yossi Matias.

The Dubai AI Assembly hosts 25 tech companies, 15 country delegations, 60 AI startups, and 20 research centers. Over 50 sessions are scheduled, featuring companies like Microsoft, Meta, Gartner, Yango, and Animoca Brands.

Additional events include the Global Prompt Engineering Championship, Dubai AI Festival, Machines Can See Summit, and AI Week in Schools. The Dubai AI Hackathon and the International Conference on AI Innovations are also part of the lineup.

In total, more than 10,000 participants from over 100 countries are attending. The goal is to advance AI adoption across all sectors while supporting economic growth and future-ready communities.

Dubai AI Week is supported by strategic partners such as Digital Dubai, DEWA, Dubai Chambers Digital, and the UAE AI Office. Leading global tech companies including Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Google Cloud, IBM, Nvidia, and Palantir are also involved.

For more information, visit https://week.dub.ai.

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