Artificial Intelligence in the Gulf: Challenges and Opportunities

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Acknowledgments Contents List of Contributors List of Figures List of Tables Part I Introduction 1 An Introduction to AI in the GCC 1 Introduction 1.1 Background 1.2 Prospects 1.3 Objectives, Scope, and Target Audience References 2 Framework of Study and Book Organization 1 Book organization 2 Summary of chapters Part II Data, Governance and Regulations 3 Public Sector Data for Academic Research: The Case of the UAE 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 Challenges to Data Sharing 2.2 Open Data and Open Government Data (OGD) 2.3 Information Sharing Trends in UAE 3 Methodology 3.1 Interview Design 3.2 Data Collection and Scope of Work 3.3 Data Analysis and Identification of Barriers 3.4 Understand Challenges to Implementing Best Practices 3.5 Propose Solution Framework 4 Results and Analysis 4.1 Barriers to Accessing Public Sector Information 4.2 Adapting International Best Practices 4.2.1 Best Practice #1: Data Sharing Principles 4.2.2 Best Practice #2: Government Structure Implementation 4.2.3 Best Practice #3: Identifying Publishable Datasets 4.2.4 Best Practice #4: Prioritization Criteria 4.2.5 Best Practice #5: Data Portal and Access Rights 4.2.6 Best Practice #6: Phasing Out Implementation 4.2.7 Best Practice #7: Engaging Stakeholders 4.2.8 Best Practice #8: KPIs and Accountability Practices 4.3 Proposed Comprehensive Solution Framework 4.3.1 Strategy 4.3.2 Execution 4.3.3 Operation 4.3.4 Process 4.3.5 Implementation Timeline 5 Discussion 6 Limitations of Work and Future Research 7 Conclusion References 4 Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Bahrain: Challenges and Opportunities 1 Introduction 2 A Brief Timeline of AI 3 The Singapore AI Strategy Model 4 Toward an AI Strategy for the Kingdom of Bahrain 5 Conclusion References 5 Thoughts and Reflections on the Case of Qatar: Should Artificial Intelligence Be Regulated? 1 Introduction 2 The Complex Terrain of AI Regulation: Contextualizing the Debate 2.1 Defining AI 2.2 Controlling AI Public Risks: To Regulate or not to Regulate? This is the Question 2.3 Regulating AI: The Rationale 2.4 The Characteristics of AI and the Potential Pitfalls of Government Regulation 2.5 AI Regulation and Government Intervention: The Current Position 2.6 Regulating AI Systems: Stock-Taking 3 Regulating AI in QATAR 3.1 The AI Law 3.2 The Independent Regulatory Agency for AI 4 Conclusion References Part III Existing Opportunities and Sectoral Applications 6 Knowledge, Attitude, and Perceptions of Financial Industry Employees Towards AI in the GCC Region 1 Introduction 1.1 Application of Artificial Intelligence 1.2 Artificial Intelligence in the GCC Region 1.3 Use of Artificial Intelligence in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries 2 Literature Review 2.1 Financial Market of Gulf Cooperation Council Countries 2.2 Labour Market of Gulf Cooperation Council Countries 3 Summary of Research Methods 4 Results and Discussion 5 Conclusion References 7 The GCC and Global Health Diplomacy: The New Drive Towards Artificial Intelligence 1 Introduction 2 Health Diplomacy: The Concept 3 Health Diplomacy in the GCC: An Insight 4 The GCC Drive Towards AI Partnerships 5 Conclusion References 8 Free Zones in Dubai: Accelerators for Artificial Intelligence in the Gulf 1 Introduction 2 Artificial Intelligence in Dubai: A Government Priority 3 Dubai’s Free Zone System: A Long-Term Strategy 4 A Public-Private Partnership for AI? 5 Assessing Broader Implications 6 Conclusion References Part IV Society, Utopia and Dystopia 9 AI & Well-Being: Can AI Make You Happy in the City 1 Introduction 2 Happiness & Well-Being 2.1 A - Affective Needs 2.2 B - Basic Needs 2.3 C - Cognitive & Evaluative Needs 2.4 D - Deeper & Eudaimonic Needs 2.5 E - Enabling Needs 3 Artificial Intelligence 4 Applying AI to Happiness 4.1 Happy Cities Agenda 5 Design of Happy Cities 5.1 Urban Design & Place-Making 5.2 Nature 5.3 Mobility 5.4 Sustainability & Partnership 5.5 Culture 5.6 Quality of Service 6 Enablers of Happy Cities 6.1 Trust 6.2 Safety & Security 6.3 Affordability 6.4 Tolerance & Inclusivity 6.5 Health & Life Balance 6.6 Sociality 6.7 Economy & Skills 6.8 Meaning & Belonging 7 Needs & Contexts 8 Challenges 9 Conclusion References 10 Women and the Fourth Industrial Revolution: An Examination of the UAE’s National AI Strategy 1 Introduction 2 The Current Status of Women in the 4IR 3 AI, the Technology Driving the 4IR 4 International and National AI Governance 5 Case Study: An Examination of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 6 A Detailed Look at the UAE’s National AI Strategy 7 The Importance of Women’s Inclusion in the UAE’s National AI Strategy 8 How Should Women Be Included in National AI Strategies? 9 Conclusion References 11 The Art and Science of User Exploitation: AI in the UAE and Beyond 1 Introduction 2 Persuasion Strategies, Motivation Neuroscience, and Memory Functions 3 Psychological Effects of AI Misuse 4 Current AI Applications: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 5 Conclusion 5.1 Ethical Implications 5.2 Political Implications 5.3 Health Implications Appendix – Evolutionary Psychology: Essential Concepts References 12 Fatwas from Islamweb.Net on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence 1 Introduction 2 Use of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in the Field of Islam 3 Online Fatwas—Islamic Legal Opinions in Times of the Internet 4 Content Analysis of the Fatwas 4.1 Fatwas on Robotics 4.2 Fatwas on Artificial Intelligence 5 Conclusion Appendix a – List of Fatwas with Web Links References Part V Conclusion 13 Outlook for the Future of AI in the GCC 1 Contribution to the Literature 2 Ten Takeaways 3 Recurring Themes and Final Thoughts References Index