UAE AI MINISTER OMAR AL OLAMA ON THE ERA OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - The Atlantic Council hosted an #ACFrontPage conversation featuring Omar Sultan Al Olama, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) minister of state for artificial intelligence, digital economy, and remote work applications.

The UAE is leveraging significant resources to influence the development of AI, including with heavy investments in AI infrastructure and innovation and the appointment of the world’s first AI minister in 2017. Efforts such as these have attracted international attention, drawing interest from global industry leaders and policymakers. Olama will provide insights into the UAE’s strategy to position itself as a leader in AI readiness, while also highlighting the UAE’s contributions to the global AI landscape.

In this event, hosted by the Atlantic Council’s GeoTech Center, the minister also discussed the UAE’s plans to navigate the complex terrain of AI development amid global competition and the UAE’s commitments to extending AI benefits across the region, particularly into the Global South, with a focus on Africa.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 04/19/2024