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challenges faced by companies and governments while emphasizing the importance of adhering

to responsible and ethical practices in this field.

The third session, themed ‘Policies Shaping AI-driven Economies,’ featured insightful
commentary from Prof. Elizabeth Churchill, Professor and Department Chair, MBZUAI; Prof. Sana

Khareghani, Professor of Practice in AI, King's College London; Walter Pasquarelli, Advisor,

Researcher, and Speaker on GenAI Policy. The panel was led by Ron Young, Founder, of

Knowledge Associates International Group.

The session explored the most important ethical and comprehensive policies that shape the AI

economy, its impact on social and economic support programs, and employment practices.

Participants reviewed mechanisms to drive continuous innovation and ways to achieve the best
use of AI and its optimal investment to serve and develop societies.

The fourth session, titled “Quantum leap: The future of computing”, which was led by Marc
O’Regan, CTO EMEA, Dell Technologies, discussed the progress made in quantum computing, its

future expectations, and implications on various industries, in addition to exploring innovative

applications of quantum computing and discussing the intersection between quantum computing

and machine learning.

The fifth session was titled ‘AI and HI for Prosperity: Fueling Economic Growth and Social

Change,’ and featured panelists Dr. Ayman El-Sherbiny, Chief of ICT Policies and Digital

Development, ESCWA; Latifa Alshehhi, Director of Investment Data Department, Ministry of
Investment in the UAE; and Carsten Snedker, Global Head of Business Development, Dynex

Development Est. The session highlighted the growing potential of AI to shape industries and

create new economic opportunities, as well as the steady growth in investment in AI startups and
innovation hubs. Participants linked AI and human intelligence as twins to diversify economies

and stimulate sustainable growth.