Empowering Women in AI: Leading innovation in the UAE

One of the key driving forces behind the increasing participation of women in AI in the UAE is the country’s robust initiatives in education, partnerships, and research. The UAE is home to numerous programs that nurture young women’s talent in STEM fields, ensuring that they have the resources and support to pursue careers in technology and AI. For instance, the UAE’s National AI Strategy 2031 includes a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, emphasizing the need for women to take an active role in shaping the future of AI.

Women across the nation are being given access to world-class educational resources, AI labs, and tech-based initiatives aimed at empowering the next generation of innovators. This investment in women’s education is enabling many to break barriers and step into previously male-dominated fields like AI research and development.

As Eng. Yasmin Al Enazi, COO of Women in AI, UAE, aptly states: “Last year, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) empowered more women with initiatives of education and partnerships in the UAE and beyond. With these initiatives, we are seeing more and more female AI engineers and AI researchers returning to the lab. Women are truly redefining what AI can do and how it can have an impact.”