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Sheikh Mohammed urges UAE youth to embrace AI while upholding values
In a personal letter, the Dubai ruler stresses AI adoption, global connectivity and moral grounding for young Emiratis.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Dubai – His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, addressed a personal letter to the new generation on 30 September 2026, urging them to embrace artificial intelligence while preserving their values, identity and humanity.
He wrote that today’s youth live in a border‑less knowledge era where “the machine that thinks, proposes, writes, plans and executes” is their most powerful tool. He highlighted the ability to attend a conference in the United States, collaborate with a team in Asia and learn from an expert in Europe without leaving home.
Sheikh Mohammed also warned that the same opportunities could breed boredom, complacency or haste if not balanced with ethical guidance.
Key facts
- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued a letter to the new generation on 30 September 2026 urging AI adoption and moral grounding. (gulfnews.com)
- He described AI as "the machine that thinks, proposes, writes, plans and executes" and the youth’s most powerful tool. (gulfnews.com)
- The letter notes that young people can attend global events and collaborate across continents without traveling. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Sheikh Mohammed’s Powerful Letter to the New Generation: Embrace AI, Honor Values, Shape the Future”
