The Dubai AI Festival 2025, held on April 23–24 at Madinat Jumeirah, brought together some thought leaders, innovators, industry visionaries to explore the growing impact of artificial intelligence on global economies. Organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence and the Dubai Future Foundation, the event aimed to position Dubai as a global leader in the digital economy and AI innovation.
With over 8,000 experts from more than 100 countries in attendance, the festival served as a dynamic platform for collaboration and learning. The two-day event featured over 100 sessions, 40+ focused discussions, 500+ investors, 100+ exhibitors, and 30+ workshops and roundtables. It was a celebration of bold ideas and practical insights on how AI is reshaping industries and unlocking new economic opportunities.
Representing F1Soft Group, Akbar Khan, Group Chief Information Officer at F1Soft Group, and Paras Kunwar, Chief Operating Officer at Fonepay, attended the event. The event sent out a resounding signal: the region is moving aggressively to operationalize artificial intelligence at scale. It also highlighted how leaders are taking coordinated steps to build AI-ready infrastructure and policy. Announcements like the AED 2 billion AI data center by du and Microsoft, and the RTA’s AI Strategy 2030, point to a growing emphasis on long-term digital capability across sectors.
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