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ABU DHABI (WAM)
The second and final day of the Governance of Emerging Technologies Summit (GETS 2025) concluded on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leading force in shaping responsible, inclusive, and forward-looking technology governance.
Hosted by the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) in strategic partnership with the UAE Public Prosecution, the summit welcomed over 1,000 participants from more than 20 countries, including ministers, senior officials, technologists, legal experts, and business professionals.
Minister of Education, Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, remarked on the critical role of artificial intelligence in preparing future generations.
She noted that fundamental technological transformations, particularly within AI, require accelerated efforts to prepare students and empower them with the necessary tools to contribute to the advancement of society.
This, she added, also requires establishing ethical frameworks related to these technologies, enabling them to maximise their benefits and their applications in daily life.
She explained, “Integrating AI concepts and tools into academic curriculum represents a strategic investment in building more resilient societies prepared for the demands of the future.”
She emphasised that the education system in the UAE, based on its unwavering commitment to anticipating the future of education globally, has worked to incorporate AI into its curricula, which has been a pioneering and proactive step aimed at achieving a qualitative shift in the quality of educational outcomes and their readiness for the future.
In a keynote address, Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, underscored the UAE’s early investment in building a national AI ecosystem that prioritises flexibility, responsibility, and competitiveness.
“Guided by visionary leadership, the UAE recognised early on the importance of artificial intelligence and the need to shape its future through bold action and responsible governance. We have mobilised national capabilities, enacted forward-looking regulatory frameworks, and launched pioneering initiatives to stay ahead of rapid transformations and enhance our global competitiveness,” he said.
“The UAE’s approach is rooted in flexibility, global collaboration, and the development of technologies that empower societies and drive responsible innovation. This summit reflects our national commitment, providing a global platform to advance policy dialogue and build a balanced international framework for governing advanced technologies.”
Minister of State and Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet, Maryam bint Ahmed Al Hammadi, reflected on the UAE’s long-term vision for governance.
“Embedding responsible technology governance into national policy is not a short-term ambition. It is part of a broader commitment to shaping agile institutions, forward-looking legislation, and resilient societies capable of navigating the complexities of the digital age.”
Throughout the day, speakers tackled emerging policy challenges and opportunities across a wide range of sectors.
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), Co-Founder of Binance and Giggle Academy, explored how regulatory systems can evolve to meet the demands of a decentralised Web3 landscape, while Dr. Najwa Aaraj, CEO of the Technology Innovation Institute, highlighted the dual imperative of innovation and resilience in an era shaped by AI and quantum disruption.
Sector-focused sessions delved into the role of AI in healthcare, civil defence, education, creative industries, and manufacturing.
Assistant Undersecretary of the Health Regulations Sector at the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), Dr Amin Hussain Al Amiri, along with representatives from NMC Healthcare and the Al Dhafra Youth Council, examined how governance frameworks must keep pace with the deployment of AI in clinical environments to ensure data protection and improved patient outcomes.
In a separate session, leaders from Honeywell, BP, AIQ, and Coders Launchpad discussed the industrial transformation underway through smart manufacturing and the safeguards needed to ensure responsible and secure deployment.
Creative sector governance was also in focus, as speakers from the National Library and Archives, Byteplus, and Lune Technologies addressed the risks and rights associated with generative AI and digital content ownership.
The future of education was explored by a panel featuring Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of Education, alongside voices from Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Abundance Studio, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Lameen Abdul-Malik.
Together, they emphasised the critical need to integrate tech governance into education systems to prepare the next generation of professionals.
In a culminating session, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, and CEO of ASPIRE, Stephane Timpano, shared exclusive insights drawn from two days of deliberation.
They presented a strategic roadmap aimed at accelerating global coordination, ethical innovation, and institutional readiness for emerging technology governance.
The first day of the summit ended with a formal Gala Dinner hosted by the UAE Public Prosecution, bringing together dignitaries, speakers, and international partners.
The evening served as both a celebration of collective achievement and a reaffirmation of the UAE’s commitment to shaping global conversations around advanced technologies with ethics, ambition, and shared purpose.
