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4/23/25, 4:51 PM ICEQ International Conference Kicks Off Today as Part of Dubai AI Week – Arabian Reseller
individuals simultaneously, and contributes to raising the satisfaction of both customers and staff,
while reducing service steps and accelerating passage through travel gates.

In his remarks, H.E. Lt. General Al Marri affirmed that hosting this conference is not merely an

academic gathering, but a reflection of an institutional commitment to driving transformative
thinking. He stated, “We are not merely hosting a conference; we are embracing a renewed global
vision that aligns with our ambitions to build institutions that are both smart and human-centric.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a theoretical luxury—it is a practical necessity. And today, we place
it in the service of education, in the service of humanity, and in the service of a nation that deserves

the best.”

Dr. Caroline A. Jones, Professor Emerita at the University of Warwick – UK, and representative of the

ICEQ Supreme Committee, added, “What Dubai is witnessing today goes beyond an academic event.
It is a practical model for integrating emerging technologies into the future of education and public

services. The conference is a platform for aligning innovation with policy, and knowledge with
application.”

The conference concludes with a special session featuring H.E. Lt. General Al Marri, the launch of the
AI Innovation Lab, and the signing of three strategic cooperation agreements, creating an integrated

knowledge experience that reflects the Directorate’s commitment to institutional leadership,
sustainable education, and innovation-driven empowerment.

This conference represents a strategic step toward reinforcing Dubai’s global image as a hub for

innovation and advanced technologies, aligned with the vision of the General Directorate of Identity
and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai in solidifying its reputation as a pioneering institution in leveraging AI
to serve people and communities—and as a living model of smart governance that aims to enhance

quality of life and build a more flexible, sustainable institutional future.

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