His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, honored more than 100 graduates of the Federal Artificial Intelligence Program during a ceremony at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi.
The event highlighted the country’s ongoing investment in national talent, as the graduates represented a new wave of AI-trained professionals from various federal entities. The program aims to equip government employees with advanced knowledge in artificial intelligence to enhance public service delivery and align with the UAE’s forward-looking strategies.
Sheikh Mohammed stated that the UAE’s real wealth lies in its people, and developing their capabilities is the most sustainable investment. “Preparing our cadres with tools for the future and advanced technology is the foundation for sustainable development and excellence in government performance,” he said during the ceremony.
Attending the event alongside Sheikh Mohammed were His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court; Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; and His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Their presence underlined the importance of collaboration across government leadership in driving technological transformation.
The graduates expressed pride in completing the program and reaffirmed their readiness to support the country’s digital ambitions by applying their new skills to government projects and initiatives.
