The first Green Artificial Intelligence Conference and its accompanying exhibition were launched under the patronage of Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police.
The event is organised by the Zayed International Environment Foundation in collaboration with the Dubai Police Academy and Curtin University Australia. It brings together environmental scientists, artificial intelligence researchers and developers, urban planners, sustainability officials, green technology innovators, educators, students and civil society representatives.
Professor Dr Mohamed Ahmed bin Fahad, Chairman of the Zayed International Environment Foundation, said the conference was designed as an interdisciplinary platform to address complex environmental challenges and develop comprehensive solutions through shared expertise. He said cooperation and the integration of knowledge could deliver tangible results, reflecting the principles set out by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the UAE.
He noted that the foundation has played a long-standing role in promoting environmental sustainability, having organised more than 100 conferences and initiatives over several decades to raise awareness and encourage sustainable practices.
Held under the theme “Harnessing Technology for Environmental Sustainability”, the conference focuses on artificial intelligence as a tool to support greener and more resilient development. Organisers said combining green AI with Sheikh Zayed’s environmental vision and national sustainability standards provides a balanced framework for technological progress and environmental protection.
Speakers highlighted the importance of collaboration between government bodies, the private sector and research institutions in supporting innovation and positioning the UAE as a global model for sustainable development and nature conservation.
The opening session featured presentations by Dr Anwar Fatih Rahman Daghigh on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity and Professor Chetire Bonsilvan on contemporary environmental challenges and the potential of green AI.
The first day concluded with an appreciation ceremony for sponsoring partners, alongside an exhibition showcasing best practices in environmental and sustainability-focused AI, as well as student projects exploring practical applications of artificial intelligence in environmental protection.