The United Arab Emirates (UAE), a country located on the Arabian Peninsula, has established itself as a major player in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and new technologies. Through an ambitious national strategy and substantial investments, the Emirates have successfully positioned themselves at the heart of global technological innovation. This presentation highlights the key areas of expertise of the United Arab Emirates, their achievements, recent contributions, and their positioning in the global technology ecosystem.
The United Arab Emirates have committed to economic diversification, gradually moving away from oil dependency to embrace new technologies and innovation. AI, cybersecurity, geo-engineering, and data management are among the areas of expertise in which the country has heavily invested. The National Center of Meteorology, for example, is at the forefront of cloud seeding, a geo-engineering technique coupled with AI to optimize rainfall and manage water resources.
The United Arab Emirates have been pioneers in the implementation of advanced weather modification technologies. In partnership with British institutions, they have developed innovative methods such as using drones to emit electric charges into cumulus clouds, optimized by artificial intelligence to model and plan interventions.
In addition to their geo-engineering efforts, the Emirates have also invested in technological infrastructure to support AI. This includes significant investments in data centers in France, in partnership with the investment fund MGX, to create an AI campus with a computing capacity of up to one gigawatt.
The United Arab Emirates also stand out for their commitment to cybersecurity. During the Cyber Week Israel 2023, Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti, the UAE's cybersecurity chief, emphasized the importance of international collaboration and announced the development of "Crystal Ball," a global platform to share information and counter cyberattacks.
In the field of generative AI, the Emirates have supported the development of the LLM Falcon 180B by the Technology Innovation Institute, a model that rivals the largest global LLMs. This open-source model is intended to fuel future innovations and support research and commercial use.
International collaborations are at the core of the United Arab Emirates' technological strategy. A strategic partnership with Microsoft has been established to develop AI and cloud solutions, thus strengthening the country's technological capabilities. Additionally, the Emirates have been mentioned as potential investors in semiconductor initiatives, highlighting their ambition to play a key role in the global technology supply chain.
Simultaneously, the Emirates continue their commitment to AI regulation. Although they abstained from voting on the UN resolution on autonomous weapon systems, the Emirates continue to invest in military AI applications while participating in international discussions on future regulations.
The United Arab Emirates today position themselves as a technological hub and a leader in artificial intelligence in the Middle East region and beyond. Through a strategic vision, targeted investments, and active international collaboration, the country is shaping the technological future while addressing global challenges such as climate change and cybersecurity. Recent developments and ongoing projects demonstrate the Emirates' commitment to staying at the forefront of innovation while actively contributing to the global technology ecosystem.
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