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32 participants in UAE experts programme develop AI projects

The track includes seven learning modules and expert review of projects tied to national priorities.

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Thirty-two participants in the artificial intelligence track of the UAE National Experts Programme are developing projects intended to address national priorities. In a 12 October report, the Emirates News Agency said the projects remained in development, with final presentations planned for January 2027.

The track comprises seven learning modules, and a panel of 20 experts is to assess the projects. The source does not say that the projects have been deployed or have produced results; the figures describe the programme’s participants and review structure.

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Programme structure

Reported participant, module and review-panel counts for the AI track.

Participants
32 people
2026 · Observed
Learning modules
7 count
2026 · Observed
Project review panel members
20 people
2026 · Observed
Methodology

Counts reflect programme details reported by WAM; they are not outcome or deployment measures. The scope is the named Dubai/UAE/Abu Dhabi programme or utility as stated in the source.

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