Dubai has taken a significant leap toward solidifying its position as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has approved a series of groundbreaking AI initiatives aimed at accelerating the city’s technological advancement. These initiatives include the launch of the ‘AI Infrastructure Empowerment Platform’, the establishment of the ‘Dubai AI Acceleration Taskforce’, and the introduction of the ‘Unicorn 30 Programme’. These projects were greenlit during the second 2025 meeting of the Higher Committee for Future Technology Development and the Digital Economy. The ‘AI Infrastructure Empowerment Platform’ is designed to provide government entities with a secure, integrated digital environment to develop AI-driven solutions efficiently and cost-effectively. The ‘Dubai AI Acceleration Taskforce’ will foster collaboration among government entities to align AI strategies and accelerate decision-making. Meanwhile, the ‘Unicorn 30 Programme’, developed by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, aims to nurture 30 emerging companies into global unicorns, reinforcing Dubai’s status as a hub for entrepreneurship and innovation. Additionally, plans for the 2026 edition of Gitex Global were reviewed, with the event set to move to Expo City Dubai, promising a larger scale and richer content. These initiatives underscore Dubai’s commitment to becoming the world’s fastest and smartest city, leveraging AI to drive economic growth and innovation.
Sheikh Hamdan approves new AI initiatives to fast-track Dubai’s next big digital push
