The Banking Executive Magazine - July 2023 Issue

Career Chronicle More than 170 government employ- ees in Dubai have been trained to use generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in their work, as part of a course held by the Dubai Future Academy, an initiative of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF). The course was held following a re- cent announcement by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of Dubai Executive Council and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foun- dation, launching the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) with the aim of making Dubai’s govern- ment the best in the world in em- ploying AI in its operations. The course focused on 7 main pillars covering the basics of generative AI, the most important current applica- tions and successful use cases, as well as how to take advantage of AI tools such as ChatGPT in decision- making, establishing new compa- nies, enhancing economic competitiveness, and developing creative sectors. The intensive course em- phasised the need to expe- dite legislation and policies to match the rapid technological strides being made across multiple sec- tors. The course also intro- duced participants to some of the best and most innovative generative AI tools currently available, as well as the areas in which advanced technol- ogy applications can en- hance the performance of government agencies and the quality of their serv- ices. Abdulaziz AlJaziri, Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer of DFF, said, “This course provided an oppor- tunity for some of our brightest na- tional talents working within government to learn about various global practices and success stories in AI. They also learnt about many recent trends and innovations in AI that will shape, advance and support government work in the future.” AlJaziri added, “This initiative sup- ports the objectives of the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence by empowering government employees with the latest skills and expertise to develop effective uses of AI. This will help teams to enhance the perform- ance of the government sector, mak- ing Dubai and its government the best in the world in this field.” Key areas of focus include develop- ing legislation pertaining to AI appli- cations, attracting leading global technological solutions, and nurtur- ing local talent to bolster national ca- pabilities in the field. The launch of the centre is in implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to apply the latest AI technologies in varied sectors. the BANKING EXECUTIVE 52 ISSUE 175 JULY 2023 DUBAI UPSKILLS OVER 170 GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES IN GENERATIVE AI