Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, said on Monday the UAE has turned AI opportunities into reality and proactively empowered industries with all the elements that allow them to accelerate the adoption of AI and its applications in various fields.

Delivering the opening keynote at the Dubai AI Retreat, titled ‘The Next 5-10 Years - A Force Multiplier of a Nation's Potential’, he told a room of AI experts and leaders about the UAE’s ethos on AI.

The AI Retreat is taking place at the Museum of the Future as part of Dubai AI Week. The retreat witnessed the participation of over 150 government officials and global experts, and included four closed roundtable discussions focused on data and governance, digital infrastructure, economy and investment, and talent development.

Participants discussed key relevant policies and legislation, explored the opportunities provided by AI applications, and outlined strategies to amplify their positive developmental impact across vital sectors.