From Adoption to Production: Expert Says the UAE Is Moving from Using AI to Producing It
At a time when countries are competing for the tools of the future, the UAE has succeeded in establishing its presence among the elite of most AI-adopted countries globally, based on an early vision and strategic investments in digital infrastructure and emerging technologies.
With its third-largest global adoption of artificial intelligence by 2025 at 56%, the UAE has become a global model for the use of technology to boost the economy and digital transformation industry, amid expectations of increasing its role as an international hub for the development of AI solutions in the coming years. Sami A Nour, a technical expert, said the UAE's rise to this ranking was not a coincidence, but a result of advanced digital readiness and long-term investments in technology and digital transformation.
He explained through 24, that "it is difficult for any country to adopt AI unless it has the right infrastructure, the massive transition from traditional technologies to AI requires high costs, manpower and skills to fill the huge transitional labour market gap, but what's easy for the UAE is its digital transformation in advance and its high readiness".
An attractive environment for global talent .
He added that the UAE adopted artificial intelligence at its various stages before it arrived at the current linguistic or generative analytical concept, where machine learning and big data mocked the development of government and commercial work, as well as being an attractive environment for global talent, and its early and doubling investment in modern technologies as soon as its initial results appeared. Sami A Nour pointed out that early investment in artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure placed the UAE among the world's developed countries, and contributed to creating a kind of local self-sufficiency.
Expert: The UAE is advancing from the use of artificial intelligence to its industry – Page 24At a time when countries are competing for the tools of the future, the UAE has succeeded in establishing its presence among the world's most widely adopted countries for artificial intelligence technologies, based on an early vision and strategic investments in digital infrastructure and emerging technologies.
The state is a producer of technology .
He said the results of these investments are candidate for expansion in the coming years, so that the state becomes able to meet its technical needs without relying on external structures, with the expectation that the sectors and stakeholders within the state will become producers of technologies related to artificial intelligence.
He added that the world is currently facing a sharp shortage of semiconductors and computer chips, giving the UAE an opportunity to be a major player in meeting the needs of global markets and supporting countries' shift towards artificial intelligence.
The technical expert stressed that the UAE has the qualifications to become a regional and global hub for the development of AI technologies in the coming years.
He explained that "according to the proposed plans and current workflow, the UAE is expected to be the world's leading center for AI development, particularly with European trends towards technical independence and the need for Asian markets to have their own AI systems".
He pointed out that the flexibility of legislation and the speed of performance in the UAE makes it closer to meeting the needs of those markets and providing the necessary technical supplies and infrastructure.
Responsible use and effective control
With regard to achieving a balance between accelerating innovation and ensuring responsible and safe use of technologies, Sami A Nour stressed the importance of having effective control systems and clear and rigorous accountability mechanisms. He said that artificial intelligence is still a modern and accelerating field that is difficult to fully predict its fallout, noting that the human element remains the weakest link in the technical system, and that human error remains prevalent no matter how advanced the levels are. He explained that state-specific bodies, including the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, are working to raise awareness among users and government employees, while the role of private institutions in keeping pace with this transformation is highlighted by attracting young leaders who are able to understand and deal with digital transformation more flexibly.
Source: 24