The UAE AI Strategy is facing new pressure after the recent Iran war created fresh risks for the country’s fast-growing technology sector. The conflict has raised concerns about digital security, supply chains, and the future of major artificial intelligence projects across the United Arab Emirates. The UAE has spent years building its position as a global AI leader. In 2017, the country became the first in the world to appoint a minister responsible for artificial intelligence. The government also introduced the UAE AI Strategy 2031. The long-term plan aims to make AI a key part of the economy and public…
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