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The emirate has appointed 22 chief artificial intelligence officers (CAIOs)

across various government entities.

The appointments were announced by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive

Council of Dubai, who underscored Dubai’s commitment to developing a
pioneering model for AI-enabled government operations, as reported by the

state news agency, WAM on June 9.

“This initiative will enhance Dubai’s progress and expertise in AI and solidify
its position as a leader in creating innovative solutions built on advanced

technology,” said Sheikh Hamdan.

The CAIOs will spearhead specialised plans and programmes to integrate AI

across their respective departments.

Their appointment aligns with the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial
Intelligence (DUB.AI), a comprehensive strategy to leverage AI to improve

resident wellbeing and robust governance.

“The appointment of these chief AI officers marks the initial phase towards
realising our vision for the future of government work, in line with DUB.AI,”

stated Sheikh Hamdan. “Their commitment is crucial in turning our ambitious
plans into concrete actions that will shape the future of AI-enabled

government operations in Dubai.”

DUB.AI: A roadmap for AI leadership

DUB.AI aims to solidify Dubai’s position as a global hub for AI governance and

adoption across strategic sectors.

This initiative has supported Dubai’s ranking among the top 10 countries in
the Global AI Readiness Index.

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