The inaugural Dubai AI Week is set to take place from April 21 to 25, 2025, bringing together AI pioneers and industry leaders from over 100 countries to promote international collaboration.

His Excellency Mohammad Al Gergawi has emphasized Dubai's emergence as a global hub for AI innovation, driven by the vision of UAE leadership and a commitment to innovation-driven national strategies.

The UAE has launched over 50 AI projects through the UAE Artificial Intelligence Lab and has developed AI Ethics Guidelines to ensure fairness and accountability in AI applications.

Key events during the week will include the AI Retreat, the Dubai Assembly for AI, and the Global Prompt Engineering Championship, all focusing on various aspects of AI development and education.

This event aims to advance the UAE's AI initiatives, featuring over 180 speakers and more than 150 sessions and workshops that highlight AI's role in government and economic growth.

Dubai is actively leveraging AI for smart governance, enhancing urban life through predictive traffic management, intelligent waste systems, and improved public services.

The UAE's commitment to an AI-driven future is underscored by its appointment of the world's first Minister of Artificial Intelligence in 2017 and the establishment of the UAE AI Strategy 2031.

The Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence is part of the government's strategy to position the city as a global AI powerhouse, contributing to a projected $15.7 trillion global AI economy by 2030.

The festival will explore the future of generative AI, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks, and market expansion, reinforcing Dubai's role in shaping the future of AI.

The Dubai AI Festival aims to connect 8,000 industry experts, 500 investors, and 100 exhibitors, fostering networking and partnerships within the AI sector.

Major tech companies, including Google, Microsoft, and IBM, will participate in the event, alongside delegations from over 15 countries showcasing their AI innovations.

Over 200 AI-driven startups will compete in the FutureTech World Cup, presenting innovations across various sectors, from finance to healthcare.