Dubai is going all in on artificial intelligence. The emirate will host the first-ever Dubai AI Week from April 21 to 25, 2025 under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Organized by the Dubai Centre for AI Applications, part of the Dubai Future Foundation, the event is set to become the MENA region’s largest AI platform, attracting over 10,000 participants from more than 100 countries.
With more than 150 keynotes, panels, and workshops, Dubai AI Week is shaping up to be a who’s who of the global AI ecosystem. Heavyweights like Google, Microsoft, Meta, IBM, OpenAI, NVIDIA, and Gartner will all be present, alongside delegations from 15 countries, including the U.S., Germany, India, and South Korea.
“Guided by the vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and supported by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Dubai continues to cement its status as a global hub for future technologies,” said H.E. Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Future Foundation.
The event also promises 140+ interactive experiences, bringing real-world AI use cases to life—from smart governance to robotics and digital health.
Nine Events, Six Focus Areas, and One Clear Goal: AI Leadership
Dubai AI Week is packed with nine major events across the city:
- AI Retreat at the Museum of the Future (Apr 21) – A high-level forum for policymakers and tech execs.
- Dubai AI Forum (Apr 21–25) – A deep-dive into trends and breakthroughs.
- Global AI Prompt Engineering Challenge (Apr 22–23) – Competing with tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney.
- Dubai AI Festival (Apr 23–24) – Startups, investors, and industry leaders connect.
- Machines Can See Summit (Apr 23–24) – Focusing on AI vision and ethical innovation.
- AI Innovations Conference (Apr 22–24) – Hosted by GDRFA, covering AI in institutions and research.
- HIMSS 2025 (Apr 23) – AI in healthcare, genomics, and precision medicine.
- Dubai AI Hackathon (Apr 25) – A test of building AI agents that solve real-world problems.
- AI Week in Schools – Engaging students city-wide with hands-on AI learning.
Dubai AI Week is also being backed with support from strategic government entities like Dubai Digital Authority, DEWA, the UAE Government AI Office, and private sector players including Meta, IBM, Microsoft, OpenAI, and NVIDIA.
Six core themes will guide the week’s programming:
- Governments & Legislation – Shaping smart, responsible AI policies.
- Global Tech Corporations – Sharing the future from the frontlines.
- Future Talent – Empowering the next wave of AI creatives and coders.
- Startups & Entrepreneurs – Driving innovation through fresh partnerships.
- Tech Innovators – Exploring next-gen AI in robotics and mobility.
- Students & Academia – Giving youth early access to AI tools and ideas.
“Dubai AI Week provides a collaborative space to exchange expertise, foster public-private partnerships, and spotlight the world’s best practices in AI innovation,” Al Gergawi added.
To register, explore the full agenda, or learn more about the week’s events, head to: www.week.dub.ai/ar.
