Hamdan Bin Mohammed clears new targets for Dubai AI Campus

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Future Technology and Digital Economy, attended the opening of the third edition of the Dubai AI Festival at Dubai World Trade Centre, running until 27 October 2026. The event has drawn more than 20,000 attendees from over 100 countries, with 150 speakers, 500 investors and 200 exhibitors. Organized by Dubai AI Campus under DIFC in collaboration with the Office of the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, the festival focuses on the next phase of AI adoption. Hamdan said Dubai is prioritizing advanced-technology infrastructure, flexible regulation and talent access, and he highlighted DIFC’s role in the ecosystem.