Abu Dhabi: H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding launching a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at advancing artificial intelligence competencies among Ministry of Interior (MoI) personnel.
According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative is a strategic partnership with Inception, a G42 company, and is developed in collaboration with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence. The MoU was signed by Brigadier Dr. Rashid Al Dhakhri, Director-General of Human Resources at the Ministry, and Andrew Jackson, CEO of Inception. The ceremony was attended by Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior; Peng Xiao, CEO of G42; and other senior officers and officials.
This pioneering programme is designed to build a future-ready police force by equipping MoI staff with essential AI knowledge and hands-on experience. It aims to provide the tools required to understand, utilise, and innovate with artificial intelligence in their respective domains. The initiative will be delivered through a modular framework encompassing workshops, seminars, and practical training under the supervision of leading AI experts.
Participants will gain insights into AI concepts, explore technologies, and their applications in public service, and develop skills needed to integrate AI into their workflows. The programme emphasizes ethical AI usage, critical thinking, and informed decision-making to ensure responsible deployment of AI capabilities.
This initiative signifies a step in the Ministry of Interior's commitment to fostering a smart, agile, and future-ready workforce. It is tailored to serve the varied needs of MoI personnel, ensuring organisation-wide AI literacy and adoption. By promoting innovation and continuous professional development, it supports the UAE's objectives under the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, reinforcing the nation's ambition to be a global leader in human-centred AI solutions.