FAQ: Dubai AI Week 2025

1. What was Dubai AI Week 2025?

Dubai AI Week 2025 was the inaugural global AI summit (April 21-25) hosted under H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum’s patronage. Organized by the Dubai Centre for AI (DCAI) and Dubai Future Foundation, it brought together policymakers, tech giants, and startups to accelerate AI adoption for governance, economy, and society.

2. What were the key themes?

  • AI-driven governance (e.g., Dubai’s AI Policy for Government)

  • Economic growth (AI projected to contribute AED 235B to Dubai by 2030)

  • Talent development (e.g., DHA’s AI training program)

  • Ethical AI & regulation

3. What major announcements were made?

AED 2B hyperscale data center (du & Microsoft)
Dubai State of AI Report – First official benchmark of AI adoption
Generative AI in government – 97% of public sector employees report positive impacts
Upgraded Ameca robot at Museum of the Future (multilingual, lifelike interactions)
AI-powered mortgage chatbot (Huspy) and cloud gaming platform (The Game Company)

4. How is Dubai integrating AI into government?

  • AI Policy for Government Entities launched to standardize adoption.

  • Generative AI tools now used across 34+ departments.

  • Focus areas: healthcare (DHA), urban planning (digital twins), fraud detection, and automated licensing.

5. What role did startups play?

  • Huspy: Launched GCC’s first AI mortgage chatbot on WhatsApp.

  • The Game Company (TGC): Debuted AI cloud gaming with 1,300+ titles.

  • Other startups showcased AI solutions in proptech, healthtech, and fintech.

6. Who were the key participants?

  • Government: Dubai Future Foundation, Digital Dubai, DHA, DEWA.

  • Tech Giants: Microsoft, Google Cloud, NVIDIA, OpenAI, Meta.

  • Knowledge Partners: PwC, McKinsey, BCG.

7. What’s next for AI in Dubai?

  • Expanding AI infrastructure (e.g., hyperscale data centers).

  • Upskilling 100% of government employees in AI by 2030.

  • Dubai Gaming 2033: Positioning the emirate as a global gaming/AI hub.

8. Where can I learn more?

Reports: Dubai State of AI Report
AI Policy: Dubai Future Foundation