His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sandooq Al Watan, affirmed that the UAE is capable of creativity, innovation and achievement in the fields of artificial intelligence, in line with the process of renaissance and continuous development that the country is witnessing in all fields under the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed. Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him.
His Excellency said that the work of the National Fund through all its initiatives stems from the wise vision of His Highness the President of the State, “may God protect him” to empower the nation’s youth to be models and role models in all fields, noting that the ability of the sons and daughters of the Emirates to create and innovate in all fields is an essential part of our national identity and through… He expressed his hope that the memorandums of understanding signed between Sandooq Al Watan and the Ministry of Economy and Microsoft will be a path to joint work and fruitful cooperation for the benefit of the sons and daughters of the country..
This came during the opening of the activities of the Al Watan Fund’s open day, entitled “Exploring Artificial Intelligence through Innovations, Applications and Future Prospects,” accompanied by His Excellency Sultan Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, members of the Fund’s Board of Directors, and a large number of international experts..
His Excellency also opened the technical exhibition, which includes a number of government and private entities, such as the Roads and Transport Authority, the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, the Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, and Expo City Dubai, to present their programs in innovation and applications of artificial intelligence and the gains and opportunities it offers in various sectors..
His Excellency also opened the Creativity and Innovation Arena, which bears the slogan “Artificial Intelligence Projects for Good,” and includes a number of artificial intelligence projects for students in Emirati schools and universities to contribute to solving the world’s problems..
The main sessions and specialized workshops of the open day were attended by His Excellency Dr. Zaki Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to His Highness the President of the State, Supreme President of the United Arab Emirates University, His Excellency Afra Al-Sabri, Director-General of the Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence, His Excellency Yasser Al-Gergawi, Director-General of Sandooq Al-Watan, and a large number of school and university students. Academics and representatives of major companies working in the field of artificial intelligence.
His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak said in his opening speech: “I greet you and welcome you to the Open Day for Creativity and Innovation organized by the National Fund in celebration of the wise vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, that the ability to create and innovate is an integral part of the identity of The sons and daughters of the Emirates are striving with all diligence and commitment towards a successful start to the future, in which comprehensive development will be achieved, as well as His Highness’s correct directives regarding the necessity of developing the ability of institutions and individuals in the country to assume their responsibilities in achieving the UAE’s leadership in all fields, and for this to be an expression of their self-confidence. And pride in national identity and contribution to the nation’s renaissance.”
His Excellency added: “I take this opportunity to express my great thanks and the utmost appreciation and respect, on behalf of all the workers at the National Fund and on behalf of all of you, to His Highness the President of the State, may God protect him, whose wise leadership, lofty directives and continuous efforts we are very proud of, to support creativity and innovation among the people of the nation and all its institutions, and his keenness to The Emirates will be a home for beneficial ideas and initiatives at the level of the entire world, and we, in the Fund of the Nation, only pledge to God and pledge to His Highness the President of the State and the sons of all the Emirates to make every effort to achieve the vision of the nation that creativity, innovation and achievement in work remain the important elements that the world knows about the sons and daughters of The Emirates, which is the way for this country to achieve all the goals and objectives it sets for itself, and we declare that we at Sandooq Al Watan are committed to encouraging creativity and innovation in the entire nation as a necessary investment to build humanity and build a knowledge society and to make citizens and residents happy alike, as well as to deepen pride and pride in our identity. Patriotism, which is embodied in providing all the conditions that allow everyone to contribute effectively to the victorious march of the Emirates and unleash all the energies and capabilities that God has given them.”
His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak stressed that the Fund’s Open Day this year focuses on the role of artificial intelligence in supporting human achievements in every field, and its role in raising efficiency in performance, achieving mastery, and confirming the ability to analyze all phenomena and variables, and deal intelligently with them with confidence and reassurance. Noting that the focus on artificial intelligence, as an important aspect of creativity and innovation, reflects a complete conviction that we live in the era of artificial intelligence, which represents an important development in human history, and that we in the Emirates will have a great role in this field, which will contribute In shaping the future of life around the world .
His Excellency explained that what we know about artificial intelligence technologies explains what we observe of an active dialogue about the many benefits of these technologies on the one hand, and the risks that may arise from them on the other hand, stressing that the benefits are clear in that relying on artificial intelligence will make humans more capable and efficient. And speedy completion of work in all fields, which leads to human progress that may be accompanied by the elimination of wars, the elimination of diseases, the fight against poverty, the improvement of the level of services, and the restructuring of human societies for the better, in addition to the effects of all of this on achieving peace and prosperity throughout the world..
Regarding the dangers of artificial intelligence, His Excellency stressed that, in the opinion of some, they amount to a threat to human existence itself, and that is if devices relying on artificial intelligence become capable of independent thinking and have complete control over their actions, which may lead to their transformation into evil tools, humans will lose the ability to To control it, as some point out what may arise from artificial intelligence technologies in terms of radical changes in employment patterns, and from the emergence of a new structure and radical changes in the structure of human societies themselves, pointing to what some see as the technical gap between different countries that will make artificial intelligence A source of strength for some, a source of weakness for others, and a tool for widening the gap between countries of the world in levels of development, happiness, and prosperity, in addition to the cultural bias or discrimination that may result from these technologies among people on the basis of creed, nationality, race, or other differences..
His Excellency said, “This event is a good occasion to invite you all to anticipate together what artificial intelligence should be in the present and the future. We want smart devices that contribute to achieving quality of life. We want devices that are manufactured to serve humans, so that they provide their services to everyone with respect, compassion, and concern.” “With the feelings and cultures of others, and to work in accordance with the principles of integrity and transparency, so as not to cause harm to anyone, to reject violence and hatred, to seek to deepen knowledge, understanding and dialogue among people, to act with wisdom and confidence, and to achieve equality in development between the countries of the world and its inhabitants, in a way that contributes to the prosperity of human societies everywhere.” .
His Excellency called on the participants in the open day to contribute to building our own capabilities in using artificial intelligence technologies, with full awareness of the economic and societal impacts of these technologies, including the legal and ethical aspects that ensure their proper use in all aspects of life..
For his part, His Excellency Sultan Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, said that creativity and innovation will remain the basic pillar of our comprehensive renaissance, and he called on the people of the Emirates to benefit from the capabilities of artificial intelligence to build their future and reach the position that suits them among nations. He added: “The directives of our wise leadership have always given us the means and tools to enhance the culture of Innovation, and she urged us to support young people to think in a developed and different way that is consistent with our aspirations, because she believes that the role of youth in innovation and creativity is essential, because they are the engine of new ideas and energy that pave the way for development in societies, and the enthusiasm, passion and desire they possess to achieve change, which makes them able to They overcome challenges and innovate solutions, thanks to their use of technology and communication with different cultures. They can also provide innovative visions that contribute to promoting sustainable development to make our Emirates a center for innovation and creativity, where every young man and woman can aspire and achieve their goals with the capabilities they have, and we work seriously and with determination to achieve development. And progress, the future expects us to strive and take initiative, armed with all the sciences of the era.”
Meanwhile, Naeem Yazbek, Chairman of the Executive Board of Microsoft, gave an important presentation on “The role of artificial intelligence in the quality of jobs and future education” as one of the indicators of the second wave. He spoke about the impact of the shift to artificial intelligence on the future labor market, with a focus on the emergence of new career paths that combine technology and creativity. Problem solving and personal skills. He pointed to the urgent need to develop educational systems and enhance students’ capabilities with the diverse skills required for these future roles.
His Excellency Sultan Al Hajji, Vice President for Public Affairs and Alumni Relations at the Mohammed bin Zayed University for Artificial Intelligence, spoke about the interest of the UAE’s wise leadership in contributing to and benefiting from artificial intelligence so that the UAE becomes an incubating environment for this technology, stressing the importance of the role that universities can play in preparing students to face the challenges posed by it. Artificial intelligence, by providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in an advanced and constantly changing technological environment. Universities must also update their educational curricula to include study programs related to artificial intelligence and information technology, provide opportunities for practical training and research in this field, and cooperate between different disciplines to enable students to understand how the interaction Artificial intelligence with various fields. In this way, universities contribute to preparing a new generation capable of benefiting from artificial intelligence effectively and responsibly.
The main discussion session focused on the artificial intelligence revolution, and the search for a balance between innovation, human values, and workforce empowerment, and was spoken by Dr. George Kashmi, Director of the American Research Center in Dubai. (AUD)Dr. Sherif Abdullah, Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the British University in Dubai, Dr. Omar Al-Dakkak, Associate Professor at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, and Jean-Luc Scherer, Program Director at the National Incubator Network. It was moderated by Dr. Thomas Davis from Sandooq Al Watan, and was attended by more than 300 teachers, parents, and company representatives. And academics.
The session focused on innovation in facing challenges, how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries and what this means for traditional job roles, and focusing on ethical considerations and governance of artificial intelligence, to preserve privacy, confront bias in artificial intelligence algorithms, and the need for governance frameworks for artificial intelligence with all transparency and responsibility, Empowering the workforce by developing strategies to prepare it for the AI-driven economy, including the role of education systems in equipping students with artificial intelligence knowledge and basic skills, as well as initiatives adopted by governments and companies to support professional development and rehabilitation efforts. It also addressed artificial intelligence for good and development. Sustainable, cultural and social impact, and its impact on cultural practices and societal values, especially with regard to the values of the Emirates.
The open day activities witnessed several specialized workshops, including a workshop on rethinking your business project using artificial intelligence, while the second workshop deals with the investment experience. Microsoft In artificial intelligence in the field of modern education, the third workshop focused on artificial intelligence in the field of teaching and learning.
The open day concluded with the graduation of the second batch of winners of the Application Design Challenge competition (iOS Design challenge) Launched by Sandooq Al Watan, approximately 3,500 participants participated, and 250 of them qualified for the advanced stage.
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