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and protection of AI data, the shift to AI-driven systems, 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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