The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications office has signed an MoU with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to promote the adoption of artificial intelligence in the industrial sector.
The agreement was signed by His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, and Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of EGA, at the World Governments Summit in Dubai.
Under the agreement, the Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications office and EGA will work to develop research partnerships for artificial intelligence, including for use in developing new aluminium alloys.
The two will also cooperate to upskill EGA staff on artificial intelligence, jointly promote career opportunities to UAE National students, and work with universities to ensure their curricula meet the needs of industry.
Speaking about this, Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, said: “At EGA, we fully recognise the power of artificial intelligence to transform everything we do, from automating industrial processes to improving employees’ experience at work. Many of the opportunities ahead of us are shared with others. Through the Artificial Intelligence Office of the Government, we look forward to delivering our own transformation faster and more effectively while inspiring other companies with what is possible.”
The agreement supports the company’s efforts to implement Fourth Industrial Revolution solutions, which include matching sensor-collected data with image and video analytics to increase reliance on technological applications and enable more opportunities for data-driven scientific applications for data processing capabilities.