His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, said that Dubai has established itself as a global center for organizing and hosting the most prominent international events through its accumulated expertise, exceptional innovations in the organization of conferences, exhibitions, competitions and summits, and the advanced infrastructure She contributed to the future visions of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, by transforming Dubai into a global talent hub and a platform for young people to develop innovative solutions based on modern technology. Tools of the Fourth Industrial Revolution for the Future Industry.

Crown Prince of Dubai:

- Mohammed bin Rashid's vision has transformed Dubai into a global center to attract global talent and a platform for youth empowerment.

- We seek to influence human mobility to develop innovative solutions to the challenges of sectors most relevant to the lives of communities.

- Young people of the world compete for positive change, and we share the world's efforts to empower students to create the future.

This came during the inauguration of the First World Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Championship, which will kick off this morning, and will continue until Sunday evening, in an unprecedented competitive atmosphere for participating teams, which worked to develop innovative solutions to protect the oceans from pollutants and waste, which contributes to In efforts to achieve sustainability for the planet.

The First Global Championship in Dubai embodies future visions aimed at making Dubai among the best cities in the world and the most influential in the human mobility to develop innovative solutions to the challenges of sectors most relevant to the lives of communities, and today we are embracing the best young talent in various future sectors. To motivate the new generation to shape a sustainable future world. ”

He added: “We continue to empower national cadres with the skills and tools of the future, and support people with exceptional talents and ideas around the world, to create solutions that serve communities and improve human life.” He pointed out that the adoption and development of advanced technology is central to the directions of Dubai, and the UAE, in the future industry And motivate young people to hone their skills and abilities in developing the uses of robots and artificial intelligence solutions, to achieve new achievements.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum expressed his wishes for success to the participants in the tournament, welcoming them in Dubai and the UAE, the incubator of global talent and minds, stressing that «this event holds special importance, as it includes a selection of young minds in this global competition, Which represents the nucleus of a global scientific community, which will assume in the future great responsibilities in supporting the efforts of mankind to conserve its resources, and find solutions to the problems and challenges that surround our planet at various levels, economic, social, environmental and other ».

The opening ceremony of the First World Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Championship was attended by Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Future Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs and Future, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Omar Bin Sultan Al Ulama, and a number of ministers, officials and ambassadors of the participating countries. And a number of government officials and dignitaries from around the world.

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An innovator from 191 countries competing in the First Global Robotics Championship.

The First Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Championship will kick off with the participation of more than 1,500 competitors from 191 countries, at the world's largest robotics event for the first time in the region in an unprecedented competitive atmosphere among participating teams that have developed solutions. Innovative to protect the oceans from pollutants and waste, contributing to the sustainability of the planet, reflecting the leading position of the UAE in promoting international efforts to employ future technology, to find the best solutions to the challenges facing the world in various fields and vital sectors.

Next Sunday will see the organization of the playoffs between the teams that have succeeded in reaching the final stage, after which the winners will be announced and the prizes will be distributed, and the tournament will be concluded.

The teams were selected based on their results in a series of events throughout the year in various countries of the world, during which a set of boxes including electronic parts and parts were distributed to design and assemble a robot that can successfully solve the many challenges and tasks designed by international academic institutions and institutions. .

The Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Deputy Managing Director of the Dubai Future Foundation, Omar Sultan Al Ulama, and the founder of First Global, Dean Kamen, confirmed that the World Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Championship, Global First, is a global station to celebrate more than 1500 future change makers and minds of the like. The outstanding talents brought together by the love of science and a high sense of responsibility to the future of their countries and the world.

At the opening of the tournament, the scientists said that the UAE is adopting a work methodology based on anticipating its global changes and developments through a scientific outlook on future trends, leading to the launch of the 'Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031' and other achievements that complement each other to enhance leadership in making change. ''

He added that the UAE has managed to become a center for major international events and conferences, and an advanced IT incubator in the region.He welcomed the participants of the tournament from student teams, jury members and supervisors, and wished them success in the competition.

He pointed out that the organization of the World Robotics and Artificial Intelligence «First Global» coincides with the achievement of the UAE more achievements that enhance its global competitiveness, through the strong start that launched the country's march in space exploration and scientific journey, which was successfully participated by Hazza Al Mansouri, the first Emirati astronaut The first Arab to arrive at the International Space Station, fulfilling the ambition of Zayed, who dreamed that the UAE will be one of the participating countries and influential in this area.

Kamen said the main goal of the event is to develop students' skills in robotics, science, technology, engineering, mathematics and artificial intelligence in a collaborative and collaborative atmosphere while working with team members and other students from other countries.

Attendees at the ceremony continued a series of success stories of the participating teams that highlighted the youthful spirit of energy and love of science and innovation, and conveyed to the world that technology is a positive way to advance peoples and build human civilization.

Qualifying competitions focus on the success of teams involved in the development of robots capable of performing a range of required tasks, which serve the global efforts to protect and clean the oceans from millions of tons that adversely affect marine life and the health of the world's population.

The power of positive change

The seven-Grammy-winning American international artist WIAM presented an outstanding performance at the opening of the First Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Championship at the Dubai Festival City.

His participation is part of his interest in encouraging young people, inspiring them to pay attention to science and technology, and motivating them through art to commit to continuing knowledge achievement to be a force for positive change in their societies.

The American artist's messages focus on highlighting the power of education in bringing about positive change in people's lives and enhancing their chances for a better tomorrow.