UAE Chief AI Officers will take center stage at the upcoming Global AI Show Abu Dhabi as the country’s top federal and sector leaders gather to outline the next phase of the nation’s artificial intelligence transformation. The high level session, titled “Meet the Chief AI Officers”, brings together senior officials driving AI integration across health, environment, aviation, foreign policy, economic competitiveness, utilities, and investment.
The session will serve as one of the event’s most anticipated dialogues, offering strategic insights into how the UAE aims to build an advanced AI enabled economy backed by enhanced digital capabilities, innovative governance models, and a clear federal roadmap aligned with long term national objectives.
Senior Federal Leaders To Present National AI Blueprint
The participating leaders include H.E. Mubaraka Ibrahim, Chief AI Officer at Emirates Health Services, who is leading the deployment of intelligent systems to improve patient care, operational efficiency, and the country’s wider health strategy. The panel also features H.E. Eng. Amal Abdulrahim, Assistant Undersecretary and Chief AI and Innovation Officer at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, who is shaping AI driven sustainability solutions and accelerating digital transformation across environmental services.
Dr. Marwan Alzarouni, CEO AI at Dubai Economy and Tourism, is expected to outline the emirate’s approach to embedding artificial intelligence across government and economic sectors. Abdullah Al Jaziri, Chief AI Officer at DEWA, will present insights from one of the world’s most advanced digital utilities and its large scale AI deployment. Ahmed Khalifa Al Houqani, Chief AI Officer at the General Civil Aviation Authority, will highlight the role of AI in improving aviation safety, governance, and operational efficiency.
Mohammad Almansoori from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will cover the integration of AI in diplomacy and global engagement, while Latifa Al Shehhi, Chief AI Officer at the Ministry of Investment, will outline how AI powered investment intelligence is supporting the country’s next generation economic agenda.
Advancing The UAE’s National AI Economy
According to event organisers, the session reflects the UAE’s commitment to placing artificial intelligence at the center of its national development strategy. The conversation will cover the UAE’s long term direction for an AI driven economy, the mechanisms guiding AI governance and ethical deployment, and the evolving leadership role of Chief AI Officers across the federal ecosystem.
The session will also explore how AI systems are being implemented at scale in healthcare, climate initiatives, aviation, foreign policy, utilities, and investment, forming the backbone of national resilience and future readiness.
The Global AI Show Abu Dhabi continues to position the UAE as an international hub for emerging technologies, innovation, and forward looking digital governance. As global stakeholders gather in the capital, the event aims to advance international collaboration and showcase the country’s leadership in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
About The Global AI Show Abu Dhabi
The Global AI Show Abu Dhabi is a premier platform that brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to accelerate global cooperation in artificial intelligence. Powered by VAP Group, the event reinforces the UAE’s role as a leader in advanced technologies, digital transformation, and strategic governance. VAP Group has built a global presence through its work in AI, blockchain, and gaming, delivering flagship conferences, marketing solutions, and innovation driven consulting services.
