Artificial Intelligence in the Gulf: Challenges and Opportunities

✍ Scribed by Elie Azar, Anthony N. Haddad

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan / Springer
• Year: 2021
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 316
• Category: Library

✦ Table of Contents

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