UAE President issues AI Council resolution

Wednesday, 12 February 2025 11:15

By ARN News Staff

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a resolution toreconstitute the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC), chaired by His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The AIATC resolution sees His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as Vice-Chairman.

Since January 2024 the AIATC has been regulating, implementing, and developing policies and strategies related to AI and advanced technologies in Abu Dhabi.

The resolution also appointed Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Dr. Ahmed Mubarak bin Nawi Al Mazrouei, Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi, Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai, and Mr. Peng Xiao as members of AIATC.

The council plays a vital role in positioning Abu Dhabi as a global leader in AI and advanced technology, fostering research, investments, and collaborations with local and international partners.

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