Dubai, April 15 (WAM) - Dubai Digital has announced the launch of the Artificial Intelligence (AI+) program to train 50,000 employees in the Government of Dubai as part of a joint initiative with the Human Resources Department of the Government of Dubai and the Dubai Center for Artificial Intelligence under the supervision of the Dubai Future Foundation.

This comes within the framework of the Emirate’s efforts to enhance the readiness of government cadres for future requirements and accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies in government work.

The program aims to empower employees of the Government of Dubai with the necessary skills and knowledge to employ artificial intelligence in developing government services and institutional processes through specialized training paths for each job category, which will contribute to raising productivity and improving performance efficiency and establishing a culture of innovation.

H.E. Hamad Obaid Al Mansouri, Director-General of Dubai Digital, said that the launch of the program reflects the Emirate’s commitment to empowering government employees to be active partners in developing smart and proactive services based on data and knowledge, emphasizing that the initiative represents a practical step towards achieving the objectives of the D33 Dubai Economic Agenda and enhancing Dubai’s position as a global digital leader.

For his part, H.E. Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director-General of the Human Resources Department of the Government of Dubai, said that investing in people is the cornerstone of building the future, noting that the program aims to raise government performance efficiency and enhance productivity and establish a culture of continuous learning and institutional innovation.

In turn, His Excellency Khalfan Jumaa Belhol, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation, explained that the program contributes to accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence applications at the governmental level by building qualitative capacities and developing innovative business models with a tangible impact.

The program includes multiple training tracks covering executive leadership, AI executives, department managers, product and service providers, as well as a general track for employees focusing on skills in using AI in the workplace, including command engineering, task automation, and productivity applications.

It is expected that the outputs of the program will contribute to enhancing employees' familiarity with artificial intelligence technologies, accelerating productivity levels, and building sustainable institutional capacities, all of which support the development of a future government model based on innovation and advanced technologies.