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Meet the world’s first minister for AI

Mr Omar Sultan Al Olama of the United Arab Emirates sees his role as an orchestrator of change.

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Omar Sultan Al Olama is the world’s first Minister for AI, with a mandate that also includes the digital economy and remote work and covers all of the UAE.

Mr Omar Sultan Al Olama from the UAE is the world’s first minister for AI. He said: “AI will be pivotal for the future of the country.”

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Mr Omar Sultan Al Olama has a unique title. He is the world’s first Minister for Artificial Intelligence, with a mandate that also includes the digital economy and remote work and covers all of the United Arab Emirates.

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