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comprehensive picture on how AI can serve as catalysts for further advancements and
innovation in the future.
Jeremy Gutsche, award-winning author, CEO & Innovation Expert at Trend Hunter
stated: “As the host city, Dubai is demonstrating its unwavering commitment to
technological advancements as well as building a platform to generate discussions that
provide a glimpse into the future of artificial intelligence. We are confident that this
summit will transform the innovation landscape, and we are truly honoured to be playing
a significant role in encouraging global efforts and cooperation.”

The UAE has demonstrated its commitment to fostering and advancing the growth of
artificial intelligence by launching the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031, which
seeks to enhance the adoption of this transformative technology across numerous vital
sectors, including education and government services. This strategy aims to position the
country as a global hub for AI. Similarly, Dubai has also embarked on various initiatives
to promote AI and its potential as a revolutionary technology. The emirate has been
rightfully named the ‘City of Future’ as its technological and innovation leadership
across numerous key sectors, from health and hospitality to retail, has been
remarkable, fostering an environment conducive to growth. In the coming years, it is
projected that the AI market in the Middle East would expand considerably as more and
more companies have started to integrate AI into their operations. PwC research has
found that artificial intelligence would account for about 14 percent of the UAE’s GDP by
2030, while the Middle East would reap 2 percent ($320 billion) of the total global
benefits of AI.

DXB LIVE, being one of the fastest-growing event agencies in the Middle East, will
deliver its extensive expertise in planning and organising large-scale events, while
Trend Hunter, the world’s largest community for trend spotting across industries, will

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