Emirates issues groundbreaking licence on artificial intelligence issues
The United Arab Emirates continues its journey in the most technological field, with pioneering projects and revolutionary leaders that are destined to improve the situation of society in all its senses. The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the UAE Artificial Intelligence Bureau have announced that they are working on a new licence for artificial intelligence (AI) and coding.
This is a highly pioneering and innovative move, framed within the national Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031 and with the aim of attracting companies and firms related to technological matters, as well as boosting and enhancing the UAE's reputation in this scientific field.
"These initiatives positively reflect the country's readiness to become a global destination for pioneering the industries of the future by adopting advanced technology that stimulates innovation in various fields. The UAE Government is keen to support the digital transformation processes that embody the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai" commented Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Working Applications.
The licence will allow those companies, brands, firms, etc., that acquire and own it to work in a much more stimulating environment provided by the DIFC Innovation Centre. There, more than 500 companies already work in the region's largest financial technology innovation cluster and more than 60% of the businesses operating in this centre represent the technological future of the Emirates.
In addition, any licensed company can obtain a UAE Golden Visa for its employees. These are special residency cards that allow investors, entrepreneurs, doctors, scientists, art and culture professionals, students at different levels of education and even sportsmen and women to live in the country while contributing to growing sectors of the economy that are crucial to its development. They are valid for five to ten years.
"Dubai and the DIFC are global ambassadors for artificial intelligence. DIFC's financial services companies and a broad spectrum of other industries across the emirate are setting the tone that contributes to the UAE's ambitious goal of having an internationally competitive, knowledge-based economy," said Essa Kazim, director general of DIFC.
Al Olama also praised the measures and reforms being carried out in relation to artificial intelligence, robots and coding. "By developing digital activities and providing innovative solutions that improve the performance of governments and the lives of communities, great achievements are being made. The DIFC has opened new horizons for leading global companies aspiring to leverage their AI efforts and further expand their businesses" said the minister.
Artificial intelligence and robotics has been a major focus for the UAE in recent years. The country mainly implements it in defence systems or other projects related to the aerospace race and the nation's ambition to explore outer space.
One of its most advanced and internationally recognised projects has been the launch of the Amal probe. This probe reached Mars orbit months ago and is collecting data on the red planet, studying its climate cycles, inner atmosphere and weather phenomena. The launch of this machine has been an absolute success for the United Arab Emirates and promises to open the door to new missions and plans in the space field.