Dubai: Under the patronage of Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, the first Green Artificial Intelligence Conference and its accompanying exhibition were launched. Organised by the Zayed International Environment Foundation, in collaboration with Dubai Police Academy and Curtin University Australia, the event is a platform for interdisciplinary collaboration aimed at addressing environmental challenges.
According to Emirates News Agency, Professor Dr. Mohamed Ahmed bin Fahad, Chairman of the Zayed International Environment Foundation, emphasised the significance of the conference as a gathering of environmental scientists, AI researchers, urban planners, and other stakeholders. Dr. Fahad highlighted the importance of combining diverse expertise to develop comprehensive solutions to complex challenges, in line with the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founder of the UAE. The foundation has a long history of promoting sustainable practices through numerous conferences and initiatives.
The conference's theme, "Harnessing Technology for Environmental Sustainability," underscores AI's potential as a tool for achieving environmental goals. By integrating green AI with Sheikh Zayed's vision and national standards, the UAE aims to balance technological progress with environmental protection.
Collaboration between government entities, private organizations, and research institutions is key to maintaining the UAE's leadership in innovative environmental initiatives. The country aspires to offer global models for sustainable development and nature conservation.
The opening session featured presentations by Dr. Anwar Fatih Rahman Daghigh on the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, and Professor Chetire Bonsilvan on environmental challenges and the role of green AI. The first day also included an appreciation ceremony for sponsoring partners, an exhibition of best practices in AI for sustainability, and student projects focusing on sustainable environmental AI applications.