His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, honoured more than 100 graduates of the UAE Federal Artificial Intelligence Programme in a milestone ceremony that underscored the nation's drive to lead the world in AI-powered government.
Senior Royals Attend Graduation Ceremony
The graduation ceremony was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister; Lt. General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; and His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Their presence highlighted the Federal Artificial Intelligence Programme's strategic importance to the UAE's national development agenda.
27 Real-World AI Projects Showcased
The graduating cohort presented 27 substantive AI projects addressing operational challenges across multiple sectors. The developed solutions focused on boosting productivity and operational efficiency, creating accessibility tools for People of Determination — particularly those with hearing difficulties — improving university success metrics, and building systems to detect and raise awareness about crimes on social media platforms. The projects demonstrated AI's concrete capacity to deliver efficiency, accessibility, and safety improvements across both government and private sector institutions.
Programme Reaches 370 Alumni Across 100 Organisations
Since its launch, the Federal Artificial Intelligence Programme has trained more than 370 graduates representing over 100 government and private sector organisations. The programme equips UAE professionals with specialised AI development skills, enabling them to leverage advanced digital infrastructure and drive creative innovation across public services.
UAE's Blueprint for an AI-Ready Workforce
The Federal Artificial Intelligence Programme serves as the UAE's foundational national blueprint for cultivating AI competencies among professionals who will shape the country's digital future. By training a new generation of AI-literate leaders, the UAE is cementing its position as a global leader in artificial intelligence and emerging technology — advancing its goal of becoming one of the most innovative and AI-prepared nations in the world.
This cohort's graduation marks a significant milestone on that journey.
