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Hamdan bin Mohammed witnesses signing of MoU to launch the Global Innovation ...
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Fusion42 · 16 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The UAE's Dubai Municipality and the World Economic Forum have signed an MoU to launch the Global Innovation Challenge and the Agentic AI Award, aiming to empower 10,000 Global Shapers from 150 countries to develop agentic AI solutions that improve urban services and quality of life. The initiative includes $1 million in prize funding and support such as training and expert sessions, encouraging scalable and responsible AI innovations.
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Agentic AI is shifting from insight to execution in UAE urban services, opening the door for founders to engage directly with global city challenges and gain scale through a $1 million prize and expert support. Founders building AI solutions for smart cities can now target this opportunity to showcase scalable, responsible tech that aligns with government priorities.
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