UAE announces $1 billion initiative to expand AI in Africa
The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday it will invest $1 billion to expand AI infrastructure and AI-enabled services across Africa, with the aim of helping countries meet national development priorities.
UAE Minister of State Saeed Bin Mubarak Al Hajeri announced the “AI for development initiative” at the G20 leaders’ summit in Johannesburg, saying it would bring AI technology to areas such as education, healthcare, and climate adaptation.
“We consider AI not just as a future industry but a cornerstone of humanity’s future,” he said in a statement.
