Dubai to Host Global AI Competition with AED1 million prize pool

In a major initiative to bolster the field of Generative AI, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, has announced the launch of the Global Prompt Engineering Championship. Scheduled for May 2024, the event boasts a Dh1 million prize and aims to highlight Dubai and the UAE as a hub for digital transformation and AI innovation.

The competition, resulting from a collaboration between the Dubai Future Foundation and the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, will be held at the prestigious Museum of the Future. Contestants will showcase their expertise in three categories: literature, art, and coding.

Sheikh Hamdan stated that this championship aligns with Dubai’s strategic goal of becoming a magnet for AI talent and a breeding ground for cutting-edge digital solutions. It reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to foster a proactive digital environment that empowers creators, startups, and innovators to address global challenges.

Dubai, as a city at the forefront of digital empowerment, aims to leverage this competition to spur growth in AI tools and solutions, supporting the nation’s aspiration for digital leadership.

The championship is a call to action for AI experts, content creators, researchers, and digital entrepreneurs from across the globe, offering them an opportunity to propel their innovations and contribute to fields ranging from healthcare to the arts.

Participants interested in entering the Global Prompt Engineering Championship can apply via the provided link: https://challenge.dub.ai/ar/. The event will unfold over two days, starting with a selection process to choose the top 30 finalists, followed by a decisive contest among five groups across the three main categories. Projects will be assessed for their speed, quality, and accuracy, with winners set to share the Dh1 million prize.