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AI is crucial for achieving UAE’s Net Zero goals by 2050: Sheikha Shamma

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Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan stated that AI is crucial for the UAE to achieve its Net Zero goals by 2050. Other Emirati officials who graduated from the MBZUAI Executive Programme also shared their views on AI applications in healthcare, government services, and energy. They highlighted AI's potential in disease diagnosis, digital transformation, and resource allocation. Why it matters: This underscores the UAE's commitment to leveraging AI across various sectors to address climate change and improve public services.

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AI · Net Zero · UAE · MBZUAI · Climate Change

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