UK-Dubai International Financial Centre data partnership

On 15 December 2022, the United Kingdom government and the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFC) released a joint statement on the UK-DIFC data partnership. The statement aims to deepen the partnership between the parties and enable the free and secure transfer of personal data. The parties will conduct an assessment of the data protection laws in order to adopt an adequacy decision to allow for cross-border data transfers.

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30 NOV 2022 · International Agreement

US-UAE Joint Statement on Digital Economy including cross-border data transfers

On 30 November 2022, the US Department of Commerce and the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Artificial Intelligence issued a joint statement on deepening collaboration in the digital economy, including through interoperable mechanisms that facilitate cross-border data transfers across economies with different regulatory regimes. The parties stated their intention to pursue innovative mechanisms to bridge their regulatory differences, to promote compatibility and explore interoperability. Furt...

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Policy / Guidance

UAE's International Stance on Artificial Intelligence Policy

The policy aligns with the UAE’s foreign strategy on emerging technologies, ensuring compliance with international standards. Through its active role in global AI governance, the UAE is committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and technologically advanced society, where everyone can benefit from AI’s advancements.

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Policy / Guidance

The Science, Technology and Innovation Policy

The policy will focus on several national projects in the fields of solar energy, hydrogen production and storage, health-related areas concerning cardiovascular disorders, metabolic diseases, cancer sciences, environmental areas related to fishing and aquaculture, sustainable food production technology, as well as sustainable desalination, water reuse, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, cybersecurity, industrial sectors regarding 3D printing, and smart materials.

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