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UAE aims to be leading global voice in 'battleground' for AI policies

Adopting AI principles crucial for supporting growth, Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq says at Gitex

Alvin R Cabral
October 14, 2024

The UAE aims to become a leading voice in the global “battleground” for artificial

intelligence policies, as adoption of the technology continues to grow at an unprecedented

pace, Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq said.

Such policies – which are also being adopted in other major economies such as the US,

Europe and China – are crucial for supporting economic development, Mr bin Touq said at
the Gitex Global technology conference in Dubai on Monday.

“The government is pushing – there's a lot of building capacity, engaging with companies

and working on so many challenges,” he said, adding that the policies have also served as

guidance for investors on where to concentrate their finances.

The UAE is aiming to grow its economy by 7 per cent each year to hit Dh3 trillion ($816.7
billion) by 2030. New technologies – those which would have an impact in the near to

medium term – will play a key role in achieving this, Mr bin Touq said.

“Every industrial revolution had one thing, which is [building] efficiency in humans. AI is

doing that as well – 10 times more. That's an important aspect … moving forward,” he

said.

Mr bin Touq's comments come after the UAE Cabinet on Friday revealed an international

policy on artificial intelligence to help to prevent the misuse of the technology. Under this,

the UAE will participate in international forums to help develop the use of AI, advocate

for transparency to enable governments to enforce ethical and accountability standards,

and support the establishment of international alliances for governing AI systems.

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