Dubai: Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence has announced strong global interest in 'Dubai AI Seal', the city's first-of-its-kind certification programme for trusted AI companies. To date, 325 companies operating in Dubai have applied for the certification, representing 77 international offices.
According to Emirates News Agency, 'Dubai AI Seal' offers a comprehensive framework to build trust and transparency in AI deployment while strengthening partnerships between government entities and technology providers in Dubai, the UAE, and globally. The initiative is open to all local, regional, and international companies licensed to operate in Dubai that offer AI-based products and services or incorporate AI into their offerings. Participation is free, and applications can be submitted via www.dub.ai/ai-seal.
During Dubai AI Week, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation, met with representatives of the first enterprises to receive the 'Dubai AI Seal'. Among the first to be awarded the 'Tier S' classification - the highest certification level - were e and and IBM. Other certified companies span key sectors including software, health, media, and real estate, with recipients such as Beinex Consulting, CSP Solutions, iO Health, CAMB.AI, Prop-AI, Rounak, and InnovaSense.
Each certified company receives a unique serial number and classification tier. The certification will be a prerequisite for participation in upcoming government-led AI initiatives and projects, with certified companies also permitted to display the Seal across their digital and promotional platforms. By raising the bar for trust, transparency and accountability in AI, 'Dubai AI Seal' positions certified companies as preferred partners for government collaboration - while reinforcing Dubai's global leadership in responsible AI innovation.
Saeed Al Falasi, Executive Director of the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, said, 'The Dubai AI Seal is part of a broader effort to attract top-tier tech companies and startups from across the UAE and the world. Our goal is to build a trusted ecosystem of AI pioneers - companies that will be the go-to partners for driving future projects across Dubai's public and private sectors.'
Shukri Eid, General Manager, IBM Gulf, Levant and Pakistan, expressed gratitude for the recognition, highlighting IBM's commitment to advancing secure and transparent AI. Dena Almansoori, Group Chief AI and Data Officer at e and , noted the certification as an endorsement of their commitment to responsible AI solutions.
Other executives from certified companies, such as Shantosh Sridhar of Beinex Consulting and Dr. Haidar Al Yousuf of iO Health, emphasized the importance of pioneering ethical AI and its potential impact on industries. Avneesh Prakash of CAMB.AI and Christian Kunz of Prop-AI highlighted the alignment with Dubai's vision of responsible innovation.
The certification is seen as a benchmark for ethical AI, with Murali Rachamalla of Rounak and Bahman Kazemian of InnovaSense emphasizing its role in fostering trust and transparency. Rabeeh Abla of CSP Solutions reiterated the seal's significance in supporting the UAE's vision for a smarter future.