About us

Our Mission

AI Safety UAE is a multidisciplinary initiative advancing safe, secure, and beneficial AI development in the region. Our mission is to catalyse collaboration, literacy, and governance frameworks that align advanced AI systems with human and national interests.

Our north star is solving UAE-specific AI Safety issues in line with the UAE's plans to be the first AI nation by 2027.

Vision Forward

• Expand across the GCC with partnerships in academia, industry, government, and media.
• Launch an AI Safety Certification and local fellowship program for applied research.
• Serve as an advisory bridge between UAE institutions and global AI governance initiatives, aligning with GAFAI’s mission to promote research, education, and development in AI, ensuring its ethical and beneficial application for society.

Why AI Safety UAE Matters?

• Strategic Priority: As the UAE accelerates its path to global AI leadership, safety and reliability are now core to economic and national security strategies.
• Bridge Global and Local: We translate global AI safety advances into the UAE’s institutional, regulatory, and cultural context.
• Ecosystem Builder: We convene technologists, policymakers, research leaders, end users, and consumer protection groups to co-create practical safety solutions.
• AI Literacy: We elevate understanding of AI risks and mitigation among professionals, academia, and the public.