du, the UAE’s leading telecom and digital services provider, has successfully wrapped up the third edition of its flagship technology event, Envision 2025, under the theme “AI progress begins when leaders and technology align.” The event gathered government institutions, municipalities, technology leaders, and industry partners to explore the role of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies in accelerating the UAE’s digital transformation journey.
Opening the conference, Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of du, set the stage for discussions on AI-enabled innovation and its potential to reshape critical sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, education, retail, transport, utilities, and smart cities. The showcase demonstrated how AI can strengthen business operations, drive economic growth, and enhance sustainable community development.
Five Pillars of Digital Innovation
The event highlighted five core pillars driving the UAE’s digital future:
- AI and Generative AI solutions, including Agentic AI applications.
- Data Centre and Sovereign Cloud infrastructure to ensure digital sovereignty.
- Advanced Robotics and Industry 4.0, revolutionizing manufacturing and processes.
- Mining as a Service and GPU as a Service, democratizing high-performance computing.
- Cloud Computing and National Hyperscaler solutions, providing enterprise-scale infrastructure.
Leadership and Vision
Jasim Al Awadi, Chief ICT Officer at du, emphasized the UAE’s commitment to leading the global AI revolution, saying: “This event reinforces our mission to power an AI-driven digital economy that builds smarter, more sustainable communities.”
The conference featured global leaders, including entrepreneur Randi Zuckerberg, and executives from Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, Huawei, Dell, Equinix, Fortinet, and Nokia. They shared insights on AI strategy, sovereign cloud development, robotics integration, and the practical applications of emerging technologies.
Positioning UAE at the Forefront of AI
Building on the success of Envision 2024, which drew over 500 participants and 26 C-level speakers, Envision 2025 further cemented its reputation as the UAE’s premier platform for digital transformation dialogue. By uniting policymakers, executives, and innovators, the event showcased the UAE’s growing role in shaping global AI innovation and building a future-ready digital ecosystem.
