Interview with Sandeep Dutta, Head of APAC Business, Fractal Analytics

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  • The reaction to the BI to AI shift is interesting. Corporates are trying to Identify and build champions or change agents who can help drive the cultural awareness and adoption needed to gain traction.

  • What are the opportunities for AI for companies in Dubai? what is the trend like?
  • Research conducted by the International Data Corporation (IDC) finds that the biggest opportunity for AI in the Middle East and Africa region is in the financial sector where it is estimated that 25% of all AI investment in the region predicted for 2021, or $28.3 million, will be spent on developing AI solutions. This is followed by the public services, including education and healthcare, and the manufacturing sector.
  • The UAE is soon transforming into an Artificial Intelligence-powered society and projects like Smart Dubai are working towards providing a seamless smart transformation in everyday living.
  • UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched the UAE’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy, marking a new level of innovation built on Smart Government. The strategy is the first of its kind in the region and the world and will see investment in the latest AI technologies and tools to enhance government performance and efficiency