Satya Nadella also highlighted several notable AI-driven initiatives undertaken by UAE organizations across key industries:
- The UAE Ministry of Education is forging a groundbreaking partnership with local startup ASI, founded by the enterprising 20-year-old Quddus Pativada. Together, they aim to create a personalized AI tutor that will serve as an Arabic and English study companion for UAE students, facilitating enhanced learning beyond the classroom. The AI tutor is set to be rolled out across educational institutions in the UAE, aligning with the ministry’s strategic drive to incorporate AI into the educational system, as initially announced during the World Government Summit (WGS) 2023.
- The Department of Health in Abu Dhabi is actively developing a unified, digital healthcare experience for patients. This innovative initiative will provide holistic, on-demand healthcare services within the emirate of Abu Dhabi. An AI-powered patient assistant, operating on the Azure platform, will offer instant access to consolidated medical records, simplifying the process of locating a doctor and scheduling appointments for patients.
- G42 has unveiled a remarkable innovation in the form of the Large Language Arabic Model, named “Jais.” This cutting-edge model will soon be accessible through Azure Services, significantly enhancing the ability to create original Arabic content for the benefit of close to 100 million underserved Arabic-speaking internet users.
- DeepOpinion, co-founded by Dr. Ahmed Al-Ali, is making substantial strides in embedding AI models into existing automation workflows, operating on the Microsoft Azure platform and integrating seamlessly with the Microsoft Power Platform. This integration is poised to empower organizations to reduce repetitive tasks and mitigate workplace accidents stemming from human errors.
Satya Nadella’s visit to the UAE serves as a resounding testament to the transformative potential of AI technology, with Microsoft spearheading innovation and digital growth in the country. The collaborative initiatives showcased during the event signify the UAE’s unwavering commitment to harnessing AI as a potent catalyst for progress and prosperity, ushering in a new era of digital transformation.
