Omran Sharaf

Omran Sharaf, UAE Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology, formerly led the Emirates Mars mission. He discusses how AI has shifted into the spotlight of global geopolitics. Sharaf highlights the UAE's strategic embrace of AI as crucial for its economic future, likening it to past reliance on oil. The conversation addresses the need for international cooperation and ethical governance in technology. Sharaf also touches on the complexities of navigating global tech regulations and the importance of inclusive AI initiatives to prevent inequalities.