Chief AI Officers appointed in 22 Dubai government entities

Dubai: For the first time in Dubai, ‘Chief AI (Artificial Intelligence) Officers’ have been appointed in 22 government entities.

The move was approved on Sunday by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council.

In a post on his X account, Sheikh Hamdan said the appointments are “part of a future-driven vision focused on utilizing AI in government work. This move will support Dubai’s journey and expertise, and transform its horizons in developing innovative solutions built on advanced technology”.

He added: “The acceleration of AI, its tools and applications is a key pillar of the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum [Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai] to position Dubai as a global hub in developing and deploying AI solutions.

Sheikh Hamdan concluded: “The appointment of the new Chief AI Officers in the Dubai government is a step in the process of achieving our vision for the future of government work, in line with the Dubai Universal Blueprint for AI [DUB.AI]. We expect them to transform our vision into reality by accelerating the work, and doubling down on our efforts.”

The Chief AI Officers are for:

The Chief AI Officer position was established under the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence (DUB.AI), designed to enrich the quality of life and well-being of residents.

DUB.AI aims to cement the emirate’s position as a global hub for AI governance and legislation, while facilitating AI adoption across strategic sectors. Additionally, the initiative bolsters Dubai’s standing in the Global AI Readiness Index, where it presently holds a position in the top 10.