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The Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority, Mohamed Abdelhameed Al Askar, will give a talk on AI adoption in government. The talk will cover key points related to AI utilization within government organizations. Al Askar has experience managing digital initiatives such as the Abu Dhabi Government Services Program (TAMM). Why it matters: This signals the increasing importance of AI in public sector modernization efforts in the UAE and the broader region.
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MBZUAI AI Talks hosted a webinar on AI in government, featuring Dr. Mohamed Abdelhameed Al Askar of the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority. Dr. Al Askar highlighted use cases such as machine learning for cardiovascular risk calculation, student performance prediction, and traffic safety tools. The UAE aims for a 60% GDP increase by 2031 through AI, with an estimated AED 353 billion economic benefit. Why it matters: This showcases the UAE's proactive approach to integrating AI across various sectors, particularly in public services and infrastructure.