India’s largest artificial intelligence (AI) platform, 3AI, has announced a collaboration with the UAE government to establish an AI hub in Dubai. The initiative aims to enhance Dubai’s AI ecosystem, accelerate Generative AI innovation, and drive economic growth across the Middle East. This follows 3AI’s previous collaboration with the Telangana Government to build a similar AI ecosystem in Hyderabad.
The new hub will utilize 3AI’s extensive network of 47,000 members, including 1,250 AI leaders and practitioners, and partnerships with over 400 Global Capability Centres. It will focus on three main areas: creating a selective community of AI and analytics experts from multinational corporations, AI firms, and emerging startups, developing a comprehensive AI ecosystem for thought leadership, and organizing exclusive leadership events such as innovation summits and executive roundtables to promote AI adoption strategies.
Sameer Dhanrajani, CEO of AIQRATE and 3AI, emphasized the UAE’s ambition to become the global AI capital, similar to Silicon Valley for the U.S. The initiative aligns with Dubai’s smart city infrastructure and business-friendly environment, aiming to attract global AI talent and investment to solidify the UAE’s position as a regional AI leader.
Although financial details and timelines remain undisclosed, the partnership signals a strong commitment from both the UAE and 3AI to advance AI innovation in the region. Further details on the AI hub’s structure and operations will be released as the implementation plans are finalized.
