Institute launched to bridge gap between AI & business implementation

New Dubai-based institute to provide assessment, training, certifications

#UAE #digitaltransformation - A new AI for Business Institute has been established at Dubai Silicon Oasis in the United Arab Emirates, to support companies in their AI journeys. Launched with a mission to help organisations better apply artificial intelligence within their businesses, the new institute offers AI adoption maturity assessments, certifications and training. The Institute’s first board of trustees includes executives from technology leaders, and AI tech startup Raizor.ai.

The AI for Business Institute is backed by Belfast-based business consultancy ARCET Global, organisers of the first AI World Series awards which took place at Silicon Oasis earlier this year. The awards programme showcases successful implementations of AI technologies and saw over 100 entries from 22 countries, with 150 expert judges involved in the evaluation process.

SO WHAT? - Inspired by rapid government adoption of artificial intelligence and national AI strategies, organisations in the Middle East are generally enthusiastic about implementing AI solutions. However, many organisations lack the knowledge, skills and resources required to develop, implement and maximise the benefits from AI. This gap is driving demand for training, certifications, talent, technology services and information about successful implementations. Therefore, there is a growing market need for trusted, specialised AI services that can help meet this demand.

Here are some key points of interest about the new AI for Business Institute:

• The AI for Business Institute has been established at Dubai Silicon Oasis in the United Arab Emirates by Dublin-based business consultancy ARCET Global, organisers of the AI World Series awards.

• The official opening event at the new AI for Business Institute in Dubai Silicon Oasis included speakers from ADNOC Distribution, Google, Kore.ai, Koshima, Raizor.ai, and Dubai Silicon Oasis.

• The new institute will offer specialised AI adoption maturity assessments, maturity certifications and training via selected third-party trainers.

• Ai for Business Institute launches with a board of trustees that includes; Alessio Bagnaresi, vice president of AI for Oracle Middle East, Africa and Turkey; J.D. Ackley, founder of GenAI startup Raizor.ai; and award-winning British inventor, designer and digital entrepreneur Professor Graham Shapiro.

• The gala awards ceremony for the second AI World Series, organised by AI for Business Institute and business consultancy ARCET Global takes place in Dubai on May 8th, 2025.

Disclosure: Middle East AI News is a media partner for the 2025 AI World Series awards.