Arthur J. Villasanta – Fourth Estate Contributor
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (4E) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has change into the primary nation on Earth to have a Cabinet-rank place chargeable for Artificial Intelligence.
The UAE, which has the seventh largest oil reserves on this planet however solely has an indigenous inhabitants of 1.four million Emiratis, took this eye-popping transfer as a part of an ongoing nationwide marketing campaign to wean itself from its dependence on oil.
The appointment of 27 year-old Omar Sultan Al-Ulama as State Minister for Artificial Intelligence by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and ruler of the Emirate of Dubai, is seen because the strongest demonstration of any authorities’s official endorsement of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
“We announce the appointment of a Minister for Artificial Intelligence. The next global wave is artificial intelligence and we want the UAE to be more prepared for it,” mentioned Sheikh Mohammed.
“The new government will catapult the UAE into its prosperous centenary which aims for fostering knowledge, science and research as well as engaging the youth in the leadership of the nation.”
He additionally mentioned the true goal behind the restructuring of the federal government’s management is “a renewal of blood, a catalyst for change and a preparation for the next stage of our nation’s path”.
Al-Ulama was previously Deputy Director of the Future Department and Managing Director of the World Government Summit.
He holds a bachelor’s diploma in enterprise administration and a diploma in undertaking administration and excellence, along with various skilled certificates.
The appointment of Al-Ulama is according to the directives of Sheikh Mohammed to empower certified younger Emiratis to take over management positions, and be actively concerned within the total growth course of, in an effort to obtain Vision 2021.
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