This presentation was conducted during the VIP French business group conference dinner: Artificial Intelligence for a better life, held in Abu Dhabi on 1st May 2018. Highlights the achievements made since UAE announced its AI strategy and provide some examples from the public and private sectors in UAE.

1. The UAE AI
Strategy and
Achievements
Dr. Saeed Aldhaheri,
Chairman of the board, Smartworld
@DDSaeed
French Business Group VIP Conference Dinner: Artificial Intelligence for a better life, Abu Dhabi, 1st May 2018

2. My Interest in AI and disruptive technologies
Audit in the age of AI

3. Smartworld Key Projects References
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Le Louvre Museum
Abu Dhabi
ICT & ELV systems design
and implementation
for security systems
Jumeirah Emirates
Towers
Dubai
Access Control systems
design and
implementation
Jumeirah Burj Al Arab
Dubai
Road Blocker System
design & implementation
AMMROC
Al Ain
ICT & ELV systems design
and implementation
VIP Terminal – AMIA
Dubai
ICT & ELV systems design
and implementation
ADEC
Abu Dhabi
24/7 Managed Services
MoFA
Abu Dhabi
24/7 Managed Services
Dubai Airports
Dubai
Perimeter Intrusion
Detection systems
design & implementation
Nakheel Mall – The Palm
Dubai
ICT & ELV systems design
& implementation
AMIA
Dubai
ICT & ELV systems design
& implementation
Dubai Parks & Resorts
Dubai
Structured Cabling design
and implementation
Dubai Airports T1
Dubai
ICT & ELV systems design
and implementation
ADNet
Abu Dhabi
24/7 Managed Services
Madinat Jumeirah, JBH,
Mina Salam & Al Qasr
Dubai
Perimeter Protection
design & implementation
Dubai South
Dubai
Core Network
Enhancement & core
infrastructure upgrade
Etisalat IBS
UAE
In-building solution
design, installation,
testing, commissioning
and integration
Dubai Airports T2
Dubai
ICT & ELV systems design
and implementation
Dubai Airports
Concourse C
Dubai
ICT & ELV systems
upgrade & refurbishment
EXPO 2020
Dubai
Design, supply,
implementation and
integration of Cisco
products and associated
services for core network
Dubai Airshow
Dubai
Telecom Services (IDA,
Express Connect,
Telephone Lines, ADSL,
GSM Backhauling)

4. AI is a key driver for the 4IR
AI is key to building a sustainable future
that will benefit communities and support
economic and social development efforts.
Omar Al Olama, UAE Minister of AI

5. “We are striving to adopt all tools and AI technologies
that will boost government performance on all levels”,,,,
“We want UAE to become the world’s most prepared
country for artificial intelligence”.
UAE AI Strategy
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE,
Ruler of Dubai

6. UAE AI Strategy
Vision: To boost government performance, the
rate of accomplishing achievements.
KPIs for 2031
• 30% boost of UAE GDP
• 50% saving on annual cost to government
• 100% use of AI in services and gov data analytics
• 90% resistance of financial crises
AI Council to:
• Coordinate AI implementation in the gov sector
• Recommending development of related Infrastructure
• Identify challenges and overcome them
• Integrating AI in the different stages of education

7. AI impact on the UAE Economy
• The Middle East is expected to accrue 2%
($320 billion) of the total global benefits
of AI in 2030.
• In relative terms the UAE is expected to
see the largest impact of close to 14%
($96 billion) of 2030 GDP.
• 33% annual growth rate AI in the UAE

8. AI activities in the UAE are growing

9. University AI research & Educational activities
in the UAE

10. Economic Impact of the UAE AI Strategy
• Increased government and private sector spending on AI initiatives
• Attracting international startups and entrepreneurs to UAE
• Provide more job opportunities
• Increased AI research and spending in the UAE
• Help position UAE as an AI hub in the region and worldwide
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11. Reinventing Government Services using AI:
UAE Examples
Shehab chatbot by DCT Abu Dhabi

12. Reinventing Government Services using AI:
UAE Examples
• Dubai Police Oyoon (eyes) AI surveillance
Program:
• to improve security and Safety in Dubai
• Smart CCTV monitoring crime and traffic
accidents and violations
• Expected outcomes:
• help police with the decision-making process
• Faster response to incidents
• optimizing human resources by reducing their
intervention in areas of monitoring, analysis
and surveillance.

13. Dubai 10X Initiative
• 26 Initiatives from 36 Departments
• Using AI, Blockchain, IoT and 4IR technologies
• Transform Dubai 10 years ahead

14. Abu Dhabi AI Initiatives: Examples
Adnoc Panorama AI & Big Data center

15. Challenges facing Government to adopt AI
• Shortage of Expertise
• Data scientists and AI people
• Technical challenges (e.g, data
management infrastructure)
• Policy and regulation

16. End