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Step Conference Opens Its Doors On February 21, 2024

The event is now the largest tech festival in Dubai, attracting hundreds of global startups, investors, and over 8,000 attendees.

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1 year ago

December 19, 2023

Nour Nasir

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Dubai’s premier tech expo, Step Conference, is gearing up for its 12th event on February 21st and 22nd at Dubai Internet City, welcoming over 400 startups and 8,000 attendees. The annual conference has become known as a place to forge connections with like-minded individuals, as well as a platform for potential investment opportunities.

Step Conference hosts 4 stages of tech-related content, workshops, entertainment, and more. This year’s event will explore the latest trends and innovations across the startup, fintech, AI, and wellness sectors. Industry leaders, including Faraz Khalid, CEO of noon, Zuby, Amjad Masad of Replit, Dr. Jonathan Doerr of Antler MENAP, and GV Ravishankar of Peak XV Partners, will be on hand to share insights and lead discussion panels.

This year, Step Conference will also unveil several exciting new additions. The AI Track will immerse event goers in captivating discussions, embracing topics including Large Language Models (LLMs), Co-pilot systems, and advanced neural networks. Meanwhile, the Founder’s Circle will host exclusive discussions for startup founders seeking expert guidance. The new features promise to enrich the Step Conference experience, helping to promote innovation and reshape the tech landscape.

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If you’re a startup founder, industry expert, or simply interested in tech and innovation, Step Conference promises to be a standout event for early 2024.

To unlock early bird pricing and buy tickets, head over to the official website. If you’re a startup and interested in attending, you can submit an application here.

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“AI Seal” Certification Now Required For Dubai Gov Partnerships

The new mandatory certification is designed to build trust in AI companies and create a reliable network of providers for government and public collaboration.

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15 hours ago

January 21, 2025

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Dubai has introduced the Dubai AI Seal, a certification designed to establish trust in artificial intelligence (AI) companies and solutions. This initiative, directed by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister, aims to create a reliable network of AI providers which government entities and businesses can collaborate confidently.

Companies must now obtain the AI Seal to qualify for UAE or Dubai government contracts. The Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), which developed the certification, sees it as a competitive edge for companies looking to participate in key national projects. Once certified, businesses will be permitted to showcase the seal across their websites and marketing materials, signaling their credibility and dependability.

The evaluation process will consider six main criteria: the company’s services and operations, the number of employees specializing in AI, ongoing and future projects, as well as existing partnerships with public and private sector entities.

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Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation, which oversees the DCAI, commented on the initiative’s potential: “This initiative will help create powerful partnerships between the public and private sectors, locally, regionally, and globally. It will help drive new economic opportunities by leveraging AI to serve better the economy, society, and the future we aspire to”.

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The Dubai AI Seal’s goals include providing a clear framework for verifying AI providers, fostering business opportunities for AI companies, and acknowledging the industry’s strategic importance to Dubai’s economy. The initiative emphasizes AI’s role in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and strengthening collaboration between government bodies and technology firms.

All technology companies operating in Dubai and offering AI-related services or products are eligible to apply for the certification at no cost through the official website.