The gathering featured discussions focused on collaboration in advanced technology, opportunities for future partnerships and the role of the AI Chief Executives Model in driving a qualitative leap within the government sector (Image: WAM)
The U.S.-UAE Business Council hosted the Chief AI Officers from various government entities in the UAE as part of a visit program to the United States. The gathering brought together more than 180 distinguished leaders, creating a platform for UAE executives to engage with world-renowned AI experts, senior business leaders and government officials.
The gathering featured discussions focused on collaboration in advanced technology, opportunities for future partnerships and the role of the AI Chief Executives Model in driving a qualitative leap within the government sector.
Speakers included Engineer Mohamed bin Taliah, chief of government services in the UAE, Danny Sebright, president of the U.S.-UAE Business Council, and Jim Wunderman, CEO of the Bay Area Council.
During the meeting, Mohamed bin Taliah stated that AI adoption across government remains a top national priority, driving the country's ambitions to deliver on strategic goals and position the UAE as a global leader in digital governance.
He noted that direct engagement with the world's leading technology companies provides a vital platform to exchange expertise, explore best practices and expand international partnerships. Bin Taliah also noted that empowering national talent through advanced training programs is essential to building a smarter, more innovative digital future.
For his part, Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, head of the cybersecurity council for the UAE Government, underscored the growing complexity and spread of cyber threats, stressing that international cooperation and deeper partnerships in cybersecurity have become a practical necessity.
"These engagements reflect the UAE's leadership in cybersecurity and its commitment to global collaboration in tackling challenges ranging from data privacy and critical infrastructure protection to AI-driven defence," said Al Kuwaiti.
"We recognize the importance of safeguarding our digital assets against accelerating threats, and we continue to build our cyber resilience by advancing next-generation technologies, building national expertise and fostering knowledge exchange to create innovative solutions," he added.
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During the meeting, Dr. Abdulrahman Al Mahmoud, director of the artificial intelligence, digital economy and remote work applications office, emphasized that this visit aims to strengthen the UAE's position as a global platform for collaboration and the sharing of knowledge and expertise.
He highlighted that the initiative reflects the government's vision on the importance of building a digital future founded on stronger connections with leading international experts. The goal is to expand partnerships, unlock new opportunities for joint innovation and develop practical solutions in collaboration with top technology leaders worldwide, ultimately advancing digital transformation and reinforcing the UAE's role as a leading global center for technology and innovation.
The gathering concluded with an open dialogue exploring opportunities for collaboration between the government and private sectors, and reviewing global case studies in digital governance and applied AI. Participants emphasised the importance of sustaining such initiatives to advance the UAE's digital transformation journey and solidify its position as a global hub for innovation and technology.
The event was held as part of the visit organised by the UAE Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office, in collaboration with the Dubai Center for AI. The program brings together 50 Chief AI Officers from government entities in the UAE for engagements with leading U.S. technology companies, further reinforcing the UAE's role as a global model in digital transformation and AI adoption in government.