The Banking Executive Magazine - June 2025 Issue

Career Chronicle H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mo- hammed said, “Dubai will be the destination of choice for those who are seeking to lead the future of arti- ficial intelligence. We will continue to support impactful initiatives that showcase the promising and diverse applications of AI, and the opportu- nities it offers to accelerate economic growth and advance progress across government, education, and soci- ety.” The Dubai AI Academy is part of the Dubai AI Campus, the region’s largest dedicated cluster of AI and advanced technology companies, lo- cated within the DIFC Innovation Hub. To be developed with the sup- port of the DIFC Academy, the initia- tive is designed to educate 10,000 emerging and experienced leaders, positioning itself as a leading provider of AI training and certifica- tion programmes. The Academy will collaborate with globally renowned academic institu- tions including Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, Udacity, and the Minerva Project, offering tailored programmes that equip participants with the skills required to lead in an AI-enabled world. Initial offerings will include ‘AI for Civil Service’, targeting government employees, and ‘Leadership in the Age of AI’, focused on strategic deci- sion-making, ethics, and adaptability in complex, tech-driven environ- ments. By expanding AI education at scale, the Academy will support Dubai’s ambition to double the impact of AI on its GDP and advance its global competitiveness. Training modules will address essential capabilities such as identifying and implement- ing AI use cases, integrating AI into business strategies, and applying eth- ical frameworks for responsible adoption. This initiative aligns with the goals of the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Ar- tificial Intelligence (DUB.AI) and re- inforces the emirate’s long-term vision to become a global centre for AI, innovation, and technology. The Dubai AI Campus, which launched under the directives of His Highness in 2023, plays a central role in sup- porting this transformation by provid- ing computing power, business acceleration programmes, and a be- spoke AI business licensing model. The Academy also contributes to the objectives of DIFC’s 2030 Strategy, by enhancing talent development within Dubai’s expanding AI, Fin- Tech, and innovation ecosystem. Its establishment is expected to signifi- cantly boost productivity within the local workforce and serve as a key enabler for the integration of AI ap- plications in both public and private sectors. ISSUE 198 JUNE 2025 the BANKING EXECUTIVE 41