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The world is facing numerous challenges with a particularly significant impact on the Middle East and Africa, especially in the energy sector, said UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in his address at the G7 Summit session on Artificial Intelligence and Energy, at Apulia, in Italy, on June 14.
He emphasised the need for collective action and cooperation in addressing these challenges by leveraging emerging technologies, including AI, to offer sustainable solutions in the energy sector, reported Emirates news agency WAM.
The session, held under the theme ‘Energy and Artificial Intelligence / Africa and the Mediterranean Region’, was opened by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy, which is hosting this year’s summit.
AI integrated system
The President affirmed the UAE’s keenness to establish an integrated system for Artificial Intelligence through programmes, legislation, initiatives, and partnerships.
This, he stated, contributes to efforts to use these technologies to identify effective solutions for energy sustainability, ensure energy security, and achieve sustainable economic and social development. It also supports a fair and balanced transition in the energy sector, stemming from the UAE Consensus, which has served as a successful model for international cooperation.
“We hope that this gathering will lay the foundation for a new phase of collective action that ensures responsible engagement with emerging technologies. This engagement should prevent these technologies from widening the developmental gap between nations or increasing global polarisation and serve as a conduit for sustainable development, security, and prosperity for all,” he said.
Vision and aspirations
At the conclusion of his speech, a video presentation highlighted the UAE’s ambitious vision and aspirations to invest in Artificial Intelligence to advance sustainable energy and prosperity.
The video also showcased the UAE’s significant achievements and initiatives in this field, featuring insights from several experts and officials, including Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, and Faisal Al Bannai, Advisor to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs.
The session was attended by Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church; Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and current Chair of the African Union; and several invited leaders.
