The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers under Dubai Chambers, held its 10th regular digital industry workshop focusing on the software development and artificial intelligence (AI) industry. The workshop brought together top executives, business leaders, experts, and entrepreneurs to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, and Chairman of Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, emphasized the UAE’s commitment to unlocking the full potential of the digital economy, which has grown two and a half times faster than global GDP over the past two decades. He added that the UAE is building a clear roadmap to stimulate digital industries and ensure that current government policies, initiatives, and strategies promote innovation and business friendliness for all sectors.
As Dubai aims to become a preferred destination for international digital investment and global tech talent, it is attracting a growing number of software development professionals. This is in line with the UAE’s plans to provide 100,000 golden visas to the best computer programming talent in the UAE and worldwide.
The UAE is targeting to position itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence by 2031, with several priority sectors, including Resources & Energy, Logistics & Transport, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Cybersecurity. The ‘UAE Digital Economy Strategy’ aims to double the contribution of the digital economy to the UAE’s gross domestic product (GDP) to 19.4 per cent within 10 years.
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy is committed to achieving the UAE’s ambitious goals and further establishing Dubai as a leading hub for software development and artificial intelligence. Through its regular workshops, the Chamber is playing a key role in fostering discussion and collaboration among industry leaders and experts, paving the way for a vibrant and innovative digital economy in the UAE.
