Omar Sultan Al Olama.

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has appointed Omar Sultan Al Olama as the Director General of the Dubai Crown Prince's Office.

Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, holds numerous other leadership positions. He serves as a Board of Trustees member and Deputy Managing Director of the Dubai Future Foundation, Vice Chair of the World Government Summit, Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, and Chairman of the Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Council. 

Lt. General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, congratulated Omar Sultan Al Olama.

Sheikh Saif wrote, “We congratulate Brother Omar Sultan Al Olama, on the precious trust placed in him by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, by appointing him as Director-General of the Office of the Crown Prince of Dubai.

Eng. Dawoud Abdul Rahman Al-Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality said, “We congratulate His Excellency Brother Omar Sultan Al Olama on his appointment as Director General of the Office of His Highness the Crown Prince.”

Olama has a clear vision for establishing the country as a global leader in AI and technology. His focus areas include fostering a fertile AI ecosystem, enhancing the UAE's competitive advantage in priority sectors, attracting and nurturing talent for future AI-enabled jobs, and promoting cutting-edge research collaborations with target industries.

His Excellency’s commitment to strong governance, effective regulation, and the provision of essential data and infrastructure positions the UAE as a prime test-bed for AI innovations. With initiatives like personal data protection law, the National Program for Coders, and the UAE Council for Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain, he aims to accelerate the growth and transformation of the digital economy, ultimately doubling its contribution to the UAE's non-oil GDP within the next decade. 

Olama participated in developing the UAE Centennial 2071 strategy that aims to position the UAE as the best country in the world. He also participated in creating the structure of the UAE’s digital infrastructure, developing the UAE Fourth Industrial Revolution Strategy that aims to promote the UAE’s status as a global hub for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and develop a national economy based on knowledge, innovation, and future technologies.

Prior to his appointment, His Excellency accomplished digital achievements and developed future strategies such as the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy, the first of its kind globally.