Dubai, a global leader in innovation and smart city development, is positioning itself as a pioneer in artificial intelligence implementation. Under the visionary leadership of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the emirate is making rapid strides in digital transformation, with AI playing a pivotal role in these efforts. A core aspect of Dubai’s AI strategy is ensuring the security of AI systems, and the Dubai Electronic Security Center is at the forefront of these efforts.
AI Security Policies: Navigating the future with confidence
During Dubai AI&Web3 Festival recently hosted in Dubai, H.E. Amer Sharaf, CEO of Cyber Security Systems and Services at Dubai Electronic Security Center, highlighted the importance of establishing robust policies to navigate the evolving AI landscape safely. “Dubai’s AI security policy is first-of-its-kind in the region,” Sharaf remarked. “Our goal is to identify unique vulnerabilities in AI systems and establish best practices ensuring AI systems remain resilient against emerging threats.”
Dubai’s AI security policy is built on three key pillars: ensuring data integrity, protecting critical infrastructure, and fostering ethical AI usage. These policies are designed to safeguard the rapidly growing AI ecosystem in the city. As Sharaf pointed out, “AI systems will drive much of Dubai’s future, from smart traffic management to autonomous healthcare services. But with this innovation comes the need for a secure foundation. Our policies aim to preempt risks while enabling growth.”
