The UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Omar Sultan Al Olama has announced the launch of an Artificial Intelligence Network to accelerate the adoption of AI across various sectors in the country. The network will be dedicated to gathering Governments, private entities, international organisations, start-ups, research centres, academic institutions, business incubators and accelerators to discuss and exchange expertise in this field and identify challenges and roadblocks which affect its adoption and how to solve them. It is hoped it will boost the country’s global position as a preferred destination for AI development and adoption and is part of the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031. Network members will be able to take part in various local and international events, including the annual AI Conferences organised by the UAE National Programme for AI, as well as AI-focused seminars, conferences, workshops, meetings and sessions. They will also be able to network with AI