The UAE is strengthening its global leadership as a primary partner for the upcoming Artificial Intelligence Summit and hosting its next session

The UAE will host the Artificial Intelligence Summit in 2028, the year after the Swiss Confederation hosts the summit in cooperation with the UAE in its next session in Geneva in 2027, which confirms the country’s leadership and position as a global center for creating the future of advanced technology, and a station for formulating responsible international policies in the field of artificial intelligence.

The announcement came as part of the “Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit 2026,” hosted by the Indian capital, New Delhi, during the period from February 16 to 20, within the framework of the state’s support for international efforts aimed at enhancing cooperation in the fields of advanced technology, building strategic partnerships that contribute to accelerating the adoption of the innovation system, and employing artificial intelligence solutions to advance the wheel of sustainable development in various vital sectors.

Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, the Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, confirmed that the UAE, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him,” and under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, “may God protect him,” believes that shaping the future of artificial intelligence lies through constructive international dialogue and the integration of visions between governments, institutions, and decision makers, in order to establish a cooperative approach that keeps pace with the acceleration of transformations. Global technology.

He added that the role of the UAE revolves around building bridges of cooperation and dialogue between countries, creating platforms that contribute to the exchange of experiences and formulating joint policies that promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence, and accelerating the adoption of these technologies in a way that contributes to directing them towards serving societies and achieving the best outcomes for the international community.

The UAE’s assumption of a leadership role for two consecutive sessions reflects the growing international confidence in its balanced approach that combines accelerating innovation and consolidating responsible regulatory frameworks, ensuring the development of safe, ethical and comprehensive artificial intelligence technologies that serve humans first, and which reflects the extension of the country’s strategic vision to become an active partner in shaping the future of artificial intelligence globally, and a major driver for unifying international efforts towards strengthening the governance of artificial intelligence on the basis of transparency and responsibility and harnessing artificial intelligence to achieve sustainable and comprehensive growth and expand opportunities for transferring knowledge and building capabilities in countries. Developing and developing global cooperation frameworks to meet common global challenges.

The partnership with the Swiss Confederation represents an advanced model of international cooperation based on exchanging expertise in the fields of innovation and technical policies, and establishing global standards that support the safe and reliable use of artificial intelligence. It also reflects the commitment of the two countries to support flexible and balanced technical governance that enhances confidence in artificial intelligence applications and ensures their compatibility with human values ​​and international ethical standards. This partnership represents a strategic platform for developing globally applicable regulatory frameworks, exchanging best practices in managing technical risks, and building national and institutional capabilities that enable countries to make the most of the potential of artificial intelligence while reducing its challenges.

The “Artificial Intelligence Summit” constitutes a leading global platform that brings together government leaders, policy makers, technology pioneers, experts, and representatives of international organizations, with the aim of discussing the role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of economies and societies and uniting international efforts to exchange best practices, formulate applicable practical policies, and strengthen cross-border partnerships, ensuring safe, reliable and ethical use of artificial intelligence, and contributing to human empowerment, achieving comprehensive growth, and supporting digital transformation in various vital sectors.