Issued by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Rabat In cooperation with the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation
Launch of the book “Digital Minds and Renewed Identity”
Emirati-Moroccan Studies in Artificial Intelligence and Innovation
- A knowledge initiative to enhance cultural diplomacy between the UAE and Morocco(Al-Asri Saeed Al Dhaheri)
- Launch of a new scientific book that reflects a shared vision of technology and identity.( Abdul Wahhab Al-Bukhari )
Rabat (News Desk)::The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the Kingdom of Morocco hosted the launch ceremony of the book (Digital Minds and Renewed Identity: Emirati-Moroccan Studies in Artificial Intelligence and Innovation), in the presence of… Mr. Thani Salem Al Rumaithi, member of the mission, on behalf of His Excellency Al Asri Saeed Al Dhaheri, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates in Rabat, and His Excellency Professor Dr. Abdul Wahab Al Bukhari Zayed, Secretary General of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, affiliated with the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Foundation at the Presidential Court of the United Arab Emirates, His Excellency Dr. Salem bin Mohammed Al-Malik, Director General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and a group of diplomats, academics, researchers and experts from the two brotherly countries. .
The publication of this scientific book is the result of joint cooperation between the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the Kingdom of Morocco and the General Secretariat of the Award, with the participation of a group of researchers and academics from the two sister countries. This establishes an Arab intellectual platform that explores the ethical, cultural, and educational dimensions of artificial intelligence, in addition to its practical applications in vital sectors such as smart agriculture, future education, and the protection of cultural heritage. .
In his opening remarks, delivered by Mr. Thani Salem Al Rumaithi, a member of the delegation on behalf of His Excellency the UAE Ambassador to Rabat, His Excellency Al Asri Saeed Al Dhaheri welcomed His Excellency Professor Dr. Abdul Wahab Al Bukhari, Secretary General of the Award, and the distinguished attendees. He emphasized that this edition reflects the strength of fraternal relations between the two countries and expresses a shared Arab will to embrace artificial intelligence with critical awareness and cognitive creativity.
For his part, His Excellency Prof. Abdul Wahab Al Bukhari Zayed, Secretary General of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, affiliated with the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Foundation at the Presidential Court of the United Arab Emirates, expressed his pride in the award’s support for this scientific initiative, noting that artificial intelligence is not a substitute for humans, but rather an extension of their consciousness, and the value of its future is measured by the values it preserves and the opportunities it creates for cooperation between sisterly and friendly countries. He stressed that this publication represents a new knowledge bridge between the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Morocco, and contributes to establishing an effective Arab presence in the industrial period scene . .
The two speakers praised the pioneering role played by the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation in expanding the scope of its work to include intellectual and future-oriented issues, in addition to its role in developing and advancing the palm cultivation, date production, and agricultural innovation sectors. .
The ceremony witnessed the signing of copies of the book, and an exchange of discussions between experts on the most prominent issues it addressed. The ceremony concluded with an emphasis on the fact that this Emirati-Moroccan cultural and scientific cooperation constitutes an inspiring model for Arab cultural diplomacy, and contributes to shaping the features of a digital future that combines technology and identity and enhances opportunities for sustainable development for future generations. .
