The 8th International Conference on Education Quality (ICEQ) opened today in Dubai under the theme “AI Innovations: Future Foresight for Empowering Public Institutions and Enhancing Educational Quality.” Organized by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai as part of Artificial Intelligence Week, the three-day conference runs from April 22 to 24 and positions itself as a premier global platform for exploring AI-driven transformation in education and public services.
Day one of the conference took place at the Grand Hyatt Dubai, with the remaining sessions scheduled at the Directorate’s headquarters in Al Jafiliya. The event gathers over 500 participants from government, academia, and the private sector, and features more than 200 research presentations. Notably, it includes representatives from 31 government bodies, 55 universities, 32 institutional partners, and over 200 speakers—including key figures from Microsoft and Google.
Among the prominent attendees were H.E. Lt. General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the Directorate; H.E. Dr. Abdullah Busnad of Dubai Customs; and H.E. Aisha Abdullah Miran, Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority. Also present were academic leaders and senior officials from various sectors.
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In his keynote, H.E. Lt. General Al Marri announced the launch of the “Unlimited Smart Travel” service at Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 3. Designed to enhance traveler experience, the system uses advanced AI-powered facial recognition to process up to ten travelers simultaneously, streamlining procedures and improving satisfaction.
“This conference is not just an academic gathering,” Al Marri said. “It reflects our institutional commitment to transformative thinking. AI is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity, and we are using it to serve education, humanity, and the nation.”
Dr. Caroline A. Jones, Professor Emerita at the University of Warwick and a member of the ICEQ Supreme Committee, praised Dubai’s approach as “a practical model for integrating emerging technologies into education and public service.”
The event will conclude with a special session featuring Al Marri, the inauguration of the AI Innovation Lab, and the signing of three strategic cooperation agreements—furthering Dubai’s ambition to lead in innovation, smart governance, and sustainable development.
The ICEQ continues to solidify Dubai’s position as a global hub for AI, digital transformation, and future-focused institutional excellence.
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