Business Chief ME+AFRICA Magazine November 2023 | Page 103

“ AI is playing an increasingly transformational role across our lives ,” Rohit Chauhan , Executive Vice President , Artificial Intelligence at Mastercard tells Business Chief .
“ To secure the digital ecosystem , deploying innovative technologies like AI is now essential . Mastercard ’ s Centre for Advanced AI and Cyber Technology will enhance AI capabilities and readiness in the region and usher in a new era of transformative technology worldwide .”
Chauhan adds that the UAE is a leader in the fields of AI and digital transformation , and a perfect location for the centre . Mastercard already has a well-established team on the ground so basing its latest AI Centre in Dubai is a natural extension of existing capabilities and a reflection of the region ’ s commitment to innovation .

THE IMPORTANCE OF CREATING PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

IS MORE AND MORE REALISED AND CELEBRATED IN THE

MIDDLE EAST BUT STILL MORE ADOPTION IS NEEDED

Yousef Al Assaf President , Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai