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and the integration of AI and human intelligence to promote a compliant and
robust ecosystem.
The third session titled ‘Driving Sustainable Development and Shaping the
Future’ was presented by Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, Economist, Public Policy
Analyst, and Professor at Columbia University. During the session, Prof.
Sachs explored the role of innovative financing in attaining sustainable
development goals (SDGs). Furthermore, he underscored a wide array of
strategies to encourage global collaborations among countries to mitigate the
impact of climate change, while pointing out the need to equip communities
with knowledge and skills to implement these development plans.
During the fourth session entitled ‘Eco-innovations for a Sustainable Future’,
Dr. Hosni Ghedira, Professor of Practice at Mohamed bin Zayed University of
Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI); Dr. Patrick Paul Walsh, Vice President and
Director of the SDG Academy, UNSDSN; Baharash Bagherian, CEO of URB
and Katarina Hasbani, Founder of Enrupt, participated as key speakers. The
session was moderated by renowned media personality Naoufer Ramoul from
Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI).
The session involved a broad discussion on the means of leveraging AI for
environmental monitoring and data collection. The participants also explored
different ways to improve resource management by integrating AI analytics
and human decision-making. In addition, they underscored the relevance of
developing a collaborative approach for AI technologies and human
intelligence to support environmental innovations.
The fifth session themed ‘AI: A Double-Edged Sword’ was led by Moataz
Mashal, an entrepreneur, international speaker, and life and business
strategist. During the session, he explained an accurate and objective
approach to using AI. He also highlighted its notable impact on human
decision-making along with strategies for tackling AI-driven knowledge
disruption. Mashal also pointed out the importance of aligning the future with
the evolving landscape shaped by AI.
The closing ceremony featured a video presentation with the key highlights
of the summit, which was followed by the honoring of the partners. The two-
day event, which was filled with various activities and discussions, made a
substantial contribution to the advancement of the intellectual and
knowledge landscape. It provided innovative perspectives on the future
abilities of the workforce as well as inspiring approaches for promoting
sustainable development and creating a brighter future by combining the
potential of human creativity with cutting-edge technology, especially AI.

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