According to
Amac News: The study, titled “Navigating Cyber Resilience in the Age of Emerging Technologies,” examines Dubai’s achievements in leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, quantum computing and smart cities in sectors such as government services, communications, manufacturing, transportation and urban planning.
The study also highlights Dubai’s cybersecurity strategy, which is being implemented under the auspices of DESC, and emphasizes that it plays a key role in stimulating innovation and securing digital assets.
The study also noted that the UAE has highlighted its role in this field through strategies such as the “National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031” as well as significant investments in the development of emerging and advanced technologies, including quantum computing, 5G communications, the Internet of Things and autonomous intelligent transportation.
In addition, the UAE has established partnerships with research institutions and stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, both locally and globally, to create regulatory frameworks that ensure the safe adoption of emerging technologies.
The study also noted policies launched by DESC, including the “Dubai AI Security Policy”, the “Security Profile of the World’s First Autonomous Vehicle” and the “Cybersecurity Program” that protects internet users from malicious browsers and phishing sites using AI technologies.
Meanwhile, the Dubai Electronic Security Center recently published a study on connected vehicles, one of the applications of the Internet of Things in the transportation sector, discussing the essential security specifications and requirements for these vehicles.
The DESC study comes as the contribution of artificial intelligence to the UAE economy is expected to increase to $320 billion by 2030.