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Sharjah 24
30-06-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
President of Ecuador meets Envoy of UAE's Minister of FA
Daniel Noboa, President of the Republic of Ecuador, met with Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, and the Foreign Minister's Envoy for Ecuador, to discuss promoting bilateral relations and exploring new areas of constructive partnerships and positive cooperation between the two countries. The meeting came as part of the official visit of the UAE delegation to Ecuador, led by Al Olama, which comprised high-level representatives from both the public and private sectors, including major UAE corporations. During the visit, the delegation held meetings with a number of Ecuadorian ministers, senior government officials, entrepreneurs, and investors, exploring the distinct relationship between the two nations and ways to further develop and advance strategic cooperation. The official visit saw the launch of the first UAE–Ecuador Economic and Business Forum, which brought together representatives from both governments and leaders of the economic, investment, and technological sectors, to explore ways of enhancing economic partnerships, and future cooperation between entrepreneurs and companies in both countries, as well avenues for investment, and future economic opportunities of mutual interest. During the visit, the two sides also announced the establishment of the UAE–Ecuador Parliamentary Friendship Group, which will enhance collaboration between the two countries. Omar Sultan Al Olama: A Global Vision to Advance Efforts for Inclusive Development Al Olama emphasised that the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, guided by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and closely followed by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, remains steadfast in its efforts to enhance ties and advance cooperation with countries around the world. He highlighted that the UAE places particular emphasis on strengthening ties with South American nations, driven by the UAE's belief in the importance of collaboration and its important role in driving comprehensive development and empowering communities to achieve their aspirations and efficiently participate in shaping a brighter future for upcoming generations. Al Olama said, 'The visit to Ecuador and the meeting with the President and senior government officials builds on five decades of strong and strategic ties between the two nations. The visit reinforces both countries' commitment to pushing the boundaries of partnership, aligning their shared visions, and benefiting their people. It also emphasises the advanced partnership between the two countries, and their productive cooperation across areas of mutual interest.' High-Level Engagements and Official Meetings During the visit, Al Olama held a series of meetings with senior Ecuadorian officials to explore future-oriented areas of cooperation and visions. This included Gabriela Sommerfeld, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Roberto Carlos Kury Pesantes, Minister of Telecommunications and Information Society; Inés María Manzano Díaz, Minister of Energy and Mines; Luis Alberto Jaramillo Granja, Minister of Production, Foreign Trade and Investment; Franklin Danilo Palacios Marquez, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock; Gian Carlo Loffredo Rendón, Minister of National Defence; John Reimberg Oviedo, Minister of Interior; Sariha Belén Moya Angulo, Minister of Economy and Finance; Humberto Aparicio Plaza Arguello, Minister of Urban Development and Housing; Roberto Xavier Luque Nuques, Minister of Transport and Public Works; Mateo Julián Estrella, Minister of Tourism; Pablo José Cevallos, Secretary-General for Public and Private Investment; César Vásquez, Secretary-General for Higher Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation; Jose Julio Neira Hanze, Acting Director General of the Financial and Economic Analysis Unit; and Leonard Bruns, CEO of Petroecuador. The meetings explored areas of cooperation and partnership, Ecuador's experience and governance models, and approaches to implementing presidential directives going forward. Al Olama also took part in meetings and joint working groups at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs which focused on trade, human capital, energy, security, food, and agriculture. He also met with Ecuadorian representatives from the business and technology sectors, as well as young entrepreneurs. Furthermore, Al Olama attended a session of the Ecuadorian Business Committee and toured several national projects in the fields of energy and agriculture. He also visited the Multiple Institutes Center, where he met with youth leaders and learned about their pioneering initiatives across key sectors. In this regard, UAE business and government representatives held bilateral meetings with their Ecuadorian counterparts to explore opportunities for launching new ventures and enhancing partnerships. The UAE delegation included officials and executives from key ministries and organisations: Ibrahim Al Alawi, UAE Ambassador to Ecuador; Saeed Al Gergawi, Vice President of the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy; Dr. Jean-Paul Muka, Business Development Director at Presight; Kate Kamarchuk, Commercial Director at AI71; Issa Khoory, Managing Director at Mirak Group; Abdulla Al Shamsi, Director of Business Development at XRG – ADNOC Group; Nawal Al Ameri, Director of Government Relations at Al Dahra; Ismaail Bakri, Procurement Manager at Al Bakrawe Group; Gianmarco Mazzetti, Area Manager at Emirates Airlines; Carlos Merino, CEO of DP World in Peru and Ecuador; Cristina Lazo, Senior Director of Legal & Corporate Affairs of DP World in Peru and Ecuador; Xavier Cardenas, Special Economic Zone & Business Projects Senior Manager at DP World Ecuador; Mauricio Campos, Senior Legal Manager at DP World Ecuador; Abdulla Almarzooqi, State Cases Advisor in the International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Justice; Adil El Yacoubi, Chief Executive Officer of Executive Advisory; Mohamed AlSharhan, Managing Director of the World Governments Summit Organisation; and Ruqayya AlBlooshi, Executive Director of International Relations at the Prime Minister's Office.
Al Etihad
30-06-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
President of Ecuador meets Envoy of UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs
30 June 2025 13:46 QUITO (WAM)Daniel Noboa, President of the Republic of Ecuador, met with Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, and the UAE Foreign Minister's Envoy for Ecuador, to discuss promoting bilateral relations, and to explore new areas of constructive partnerships and positive cooperation between the two meeting came as part of the official visit of the UAE delegation to Ecuador, led by Al Olama, which comprised high-level representatives from both the public and private sectors, including major UAE the visit, the delegation held meetings with a number of Ecuadorian ministers, senior government officials, entrepreneurs, and investors, exploring the distinct relationship between the two nations and ways to further develop and advance strategic official visit saw the launch of the first UAE–Ecuador Economic and Business Forum, which brought together representatives from both governments and leaders of the economic, investment, and technological sectors, to explore ways of enhancing economic partnerships, and future cooperation between entrepreneurs and companies in both countries, as well avenues for investment, and future economic opportunities of mutual the visit, the two sides also announced the establishment of the UAE–Ecuador Parliamentary Friendship Group, which will enhance collaboration between the two countries. Omar Sultan Al Olama: A Global Vision to Advance Efforts for Inclusive DevelopmentAl Olama emphasised that the UAE, under the leadership of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, guided by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and closely followed by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, remains steadfast in its efforts to enhance ties and advance cooperation with countries around the world. He highlighted that the UAE places particular emphasis on strengthening ties with South American nations, driven by the UAE's belief in the importance of collaboration, and its important role in driving comprehensive development and empowering communities to achieve their Olama said, 'The visit to Ecuador and the meeting with the President and senior government officials builds on five decades of strong and strategic ties between the two nations. The visit reinforces both countries' commitment to pushing the boundaries of partnership, aligning their shared visions, and benefiting their people. It also emphasises the advanced partnership between the two countries, and their productive cooperation across areas of mutual interest.' High-Level Engagements and Official MeetingsDuring the visit, Al Olama held a series of meetings with senior Ecuadorian officials to explore future-oriented areas of cooperation and visions. This included Gabriela Sommerfeld, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Roberto Carlos Kury Pesantes, Minister of Telecommunications and Information Society; Inés María Manzano Díaz, Minister of Energy and Mines; Luis Alberto Jaramillo Granja, Minister of Production, Foreign Trade and Investment; Franklin Danilo Palacios Marquez, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock; Gian Carlo Loffredo Rendón, Minister of National Defence; John Reimberg Oviedo, Minister of Interior; Sariha Belén Moya Angulo, Minister of Economy and Finance; Humberto Aparicio Plaza Arguello, Minister of Urban Development and Housing; Roberto Xavier Luque Nuques, Minister of Transport and Public Works; Mateo Julián Estrella, Minister of Tourism; Pablo José Cevallos, Secretary-General for Public and Private Investment; César Vásquez, Secretary-General for Higher Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation; Jose Julio Neira Hanze, Acting Director General of the Financial and Economic Analysis Unit; and Leonard Bruns, CEO of meetings explored areas of cooperation and partnership, Ecuador's experience and governance models, and approaches to implementing presidential directives going Olama also took part in meetings and joint working groups at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs which focused on trade, human capital, energy, security, food, and agriculture. He also met with Ecuadorian representatives from the business and technology sectors, as well as young Al Olama attended a session of the Ecuadorian Business Committee and toured several national projects in the fields of energy and agriculture. He also visited the Multiple Institutes Center, where he met with youth leaders and learned about their pioneering initiatives across key this regard, UAE business and government representatives held bilateral meetings with their Ecuadorian counterparts to explore opportunities for launching new ventures and enhancing partnerships. The UAE delegation included officials and executives from key ministries and organisations: Ibrahim Al Alawi, UAE Ambassador to Ecuador; Saeed Al Gergawi, Vice President of the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy; Dr. Jean-Paul Muka, Business Development Director at Presight; Kate Kamarchuk, Commercial Director at AI71; Issa Khoory, Managing Director at Mirak Group; Abdulla Al Shamsi, Director of Business Development at XRG – ADNOC Group; Nawal Al Ameri, Director of Government Relations at Al Dahra; Ismaail Bakri, Procurement Manager at Al Bakrawe Group; Gianmarco Mazzetti, Area Manager at Emirates Airlines; Carlos Merino, CEO of DP World in Peru and Ecuador; Cristina Lazo, Senior Director of Legal & Corporate Affairs of DP World in Peru and Ecuador; Xavier Cardenas, Special Economic Zone & Business Projects Senior Manager at DP World Ecuador; Mauricio Campos, Senior Legal Manager at DP World Ecuador; Abdulla Almarzooqi, State Cases Advisor in the International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Justice; Adil El Yacoubi, Chief Executive Officer of Executive Advisory; Mohamed AlSharhan, Managing Director of the World Governments Summit Organisation; and Ruqayya AlBlooshi, Executive Director of International Relations at the Prime Minister's Office.
Arabian Post
22-06-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
UAE to Embed AI in Cabinet from 2026
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The United Arab Emirates will integrate its National Artificial Intelligence System into the highest levels of government from January 2026. The system will serve as an advisory member of the Council of Ministers, the Ministerial Development Council, and the boards of all federal entities and government-owned companies. Its mandate includes supporting decision-making, providing real-time analysis, offering technical advice, and enhancing policy efficiency across every sector. Dubai's ruler and UAE Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, made the announcement on 20 June, emphasising that the world is undergoing 'comprehensive transformation—scientifically, economically and socially.' He underscored that the move is intended to prepare the country for future challenges and to 'ensure continued prosperity and a dignified life for future generations'. ADVERTISEMENT This development builds upon the UAE's decade‑long focus on artificial intelligence, which began with the appointment of Omar Sultan Al Olama as the world's first Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence in October 2017. In early 2019, the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031 was launched, setting the ambition to position the UAE as a global AI leader by 2031. Subsequent milestones include the founding of the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence in 2019 and Abu Dhabi's Digital Strategy 2025‑2027, which aims to establish a fully AI‑powered government by 2027. Analysts suggest that embedding the AI system at ministerial and federal‑company levels could accelerate data‑driven governance, reduce bureaucratic lag, and foster greater inter‑departmental cohesion. One Gulf Business commentator noted that the AI system would 'enhance the efficiency of government policies adopted… across all sectors'. However, questions remain over oversight and transparency mechanisms, especially as the system begins analysis in real time. International observers view the UAE's strategy as part of a wider push by governments to use AI in public administration. Examples include Japan's smart city prototype 'Woven City' and various national AI offices globally. Still, no other nation has yet placed an AI inside its cabinet with ministerial‑level access. Experts highlight both promise and peril. Proponents argue the system's analytical speed can help identify emerging economic, environmental, and public health challenges before they escalate. Critics, however, caution that AI must be complemented by human judgment to avoid embedding algorithmic bias or over‑reliance on model outputs. Ethical guidelines—such as transparency, accountability, and fairness—will need to be codified and enforced to mitigate these risks. Practical implementation looms as another challenge. Seamless integration into federal bodies and government companies will require significant investment in digital infrastructure, staff training, and inter‑agency coordination. These tasks fall within the remit of the Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Omar Sultan Al Olama, who has spearheaded the country's AI strategy since 2017. As part of a broader governance overhaul, Sheikh Mohammed also announced the launch of a dedicated Ministry of Foreign Trade, led by Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi—and the renaming of the Ministry of Economy to the Ministry of Economy and Tourism under Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri. The government asserts that the AI system will augment human capacity without replacing it, and that final decisions on strategy and policy will remain with elected or appointed officials. Mechanisms to monitor AI‑led inputs and outcomes are expected to be announced before the system's January 2026 launch, according to insiders.
TECHx
02-06-2025
- Business
- TECHx
UAE Launches Chief AI Officers' Training Programme
Home » Latest news » UAE Launches Chief AI Officers' Training Programme The UAE Government has announced the launch of the Chief AI Officers' Training Programme. This move aligns with the UAE's ongoing efforts to strengthen its position as a global hub for future technologies. The programme is spearheaded by the Office of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications. It is held in collaboration with the University of Birmingham in Dubai. Officials reported that the initiative aims to upskill and empower AI leaders across federal government entities. It supports the UAE's strategic goals of adopting and developing smart solutions while enhancing government readiness. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, stated that leadership investment is essential to building a sustainable and innovation-driven future. He revealed that empowering leaders with the right tools and knowledge fuels national ambitions and drives innovation. The UAE Government remains committed to nurturing national talent. It aims to create a competitive, technology-led ecosystem rooted in innovation and sustainable development. The two-week executive training combines academic theory with practical experience. The curriculum offers a deep understanding of: AI trends and governance models Sector-specific applications and real-world use cases Participants also explore ethical, regulatory, and technical aspects of AI. The programme fosters innovative thinking and strategic vision. It enables Chief AI Officers to lead transformative projects within their entities. It is delivered by international experts and academics. According to officials, the programme encourages dialogue between UAE AI executives and global thought leaders. Topics covered include generative AI, machine learning, big data, and economics of AI. Sessions also highlight AI use cases in health, cybersecurity, energy, urban development, and government services. The UAE Cabinet approved the formal establishment of Chief AI Officers across federal ministries and government entities. Candidates were nominated based on their ability to navigate the fast-changing tech landscape. The initiative aligns with the UAE Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031 and the 'We the UAE 2031' vision. Both aim to place the UAE at the forefront of global AI and digital transformation.
Hi Dubai
02-06-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
UAE Launches Chief AI Officers Training Programme to Drive Tech Leadership
The UAE Government has launched an executive training programme for Chief AI Officers, marking a major step in strengthening the country's leadership in artificial intelligence and future technologies. Led by the Office of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, the initiative is run in partnership with the University of Birmingham in Dubai. The programme aims to equip AI leaders across federal entities with advanced knowledge and skills to drive smart transformation across sectors. Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Omar Sultan Al Olama said the programme reflects the UAE's commitment to investing in talent and building a tech-driven future. 'Empowering leaders with the right tools and knowledge fuels national ambitions and enables innovation,' he said. The two-week training blends academic theory with hands-on learning. Participants explore the latest AI trends, governance frameworks, and real-world applications in areas such as healthcare, cybersecurity, energy, urban development, and entrepreneurship. The curriculum also covers ethics, regulations, machine learning, and generative AI. Chief AI Officers were nominated following a UAE Cabinet decision led by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Selection was based on candidates' ability to lead AI integration within their organisations and align with national strategic goals. Delivered by global experts, the programme also encourages dialogue between UAE officials and international thought leaders, creating space for exchanging insights and best practices. This initiative supports the UAE Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031 and the broader 'We the UAE 2031' vision, reinforcing the country's position as a global hub for digital transformation and innovation. News Source: Emirates News Agency
