COUNTRY FOCUS : UAE
The UAE ’ s digital economy strategy aims to double contribution of the digital economy to UAE ’ s non-oil GDP within the next 10 years and this can be achieved only with participation from all communities .
The integration of Artificial Intelligence is of importance to UAE through skills development and global partnerships . Coursera , an online learning platform , announced the launch of Generative AI , GenAI Academy in the UAE , designed to equip executives and their employees with the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven workplace .
GenAI Academy offers a unique blend of foundational literacy and executive education programmes from top research universities and companies at the forefront of AI , including Microsoft , Stanford Online , Vanderbilt University , DeepLearning . AI , Fractal Analytics , Google Cloud , and AWS . es take
In 2023 , Coursera witnessed a surge in interest in Generative AI content globally , with 570,500 learners enrolling on the platform to benefit from the 35 + courses or projects on GenAI developed in collaboration with university and industry partners .
The integration of AI into UAE ’ s government and UAE ’ s public sector and large enterprises is of importance . The UAE ’ s Artificial Intelligence , Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications office and Emirates Global Aluminium have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the adoption of artificial intelligence in the industrial sector . cost savings , and the subsequent increased efficiency of business procedures is helping UAE make progress towards economic diversification targets .
Keeping AI centre stage
A significant game-changer in the global economy , GenAI is expected to generate economic value worth $ 4.4 trillion annually . In the UAE , AI adoption is estimated to contribute to nearly 14 % of the country ’ s GDP by 2030 .
With the country prioritising AI as a key driver of its future growth , it is poised to benefit from the immense potential of the GenAI Academy ’ s high-quality education and training programmes as it positions itself as a global player in AI by 2031 .
Leading edge IT platforms
Homegrown AI start-up , AIREV , will leverage Core42 ’ s supercomputing capabilities and Jais , the world ’ s largest Arabic language open-source Large Language Model , LLM to enhance its platforms .
Core42 , a G42 company and a full-spectrum AI enablement solutions provider , has signed a strategic partnership with AIREV , the innovative UAE start-up behind School Hack , an AI-powered EdTech platform that helps students develop the skills for the jobs of tomorrow .
Core42 and AIREV ’ s collaboration encapsulates the UAE ' s ambitious AI strategy to establish the nation as a pioneering AI hub by 2031 , aligning with the vision to
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