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Dubai economic zone launches artificial intelligence ‘license’

The Emirates is seeking to become a regional leader in artificial intelligence, and wants to attract more technology startups.

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Real Madrid's French coach Zinedine Zidane (L) sits next to Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum (R) during the Dubai Artificial Intelligence in Sports Conference on Oct. 14, 2019. — KARIM SAHIB/AFP via Getty Images

The Dubai International Financial Center launched a license for artificial intelligence (AI) and coding today. 

The designated economic zone’s license was launched in cooperation with the United Arab Emirates Artificial Intelligence Office to attract AI companies to the UAE. Licensed firms will receive access to the Dubai International Financial Center’s Innovation Hub, where several fintech companies operate, the center said in a press release

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