The UAE government has organized the ‘Machines Can See 2023’ Summit, an international conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) held at the Museum of the Future in Dubai, in partnership with the Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office and ‘Machines Can See’ company.
The summit aimed to bring together experts from different fields to discuss the future of AI and its potential in contributing to the UAE’s vision of creating the next Silicon Valley. Policymakers from the public sector, businesses, and academia participated in the conference, which featured presentations and panel discussions from various AI experts. The summit explored the current advancements of AI, its applications, and its future in the UAE and the rest of the world.
The ‘Machines Can See 2023’ Summit was hosted in collaboration with Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism and Dubai Future Foundation. The partnership aimed to explore the possibilities of AI and its potential in transforming the UAE’s visions, solidifying its global status as a hub of advanced technologies, particularly in AI.
The UAE has a state-level AI program, making it the only country with such an initiative, indicating its commitment to supporting the progress of AI technology. The ‘Machines Can See 2023’ Summit is one of the UAE government’s many initiatives to promote AI and establish the country as a global leader in the field.
The UAE, located in Western Asia, is a federation of seven emirates bordered by Saudi Arabia to the west and south, Oman to the east, and the Persian Gulf to the north. The capital city is Abu Dhabi, and the population is estimated to be around 10.5 million, with Arabic being the official language, and English widely spoken.
The country is a federal presidential elected monarchy, with the current ruler being Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who has been the President of the UAE since 2004. Sheikh Khalifa succeeded his father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who was the founder of the UAE and served as its first President from 1971 until his death in 2004. Sheikh Khalifa is highly regarded for his leadership and efforts to modernize and develop the UAE.
