The Dubai International Financial Centre announced in an official statement issued Thursday morning, April 23, 2026, a historic achievement making it the world's first financial center to fully rely on artificial intelligence technologies in all its operational and regulatory processes. This announcement comes as a qualitative step in Dubai's digital transformation journey, where AI systems have been integrated into all aspects of banking, financial, and insurance operations within the center.

The center's CEO explained that this step aims to enhance operational efficiency, reduce human errors, and accelerate financial decision-making processes. He added that the new systems can analyze massive amounts of financial data in a fraction of a second, enabling financial institutions to detect risks and financial fraud early. He also noted that the center has adopted strict ethical standards to ensure responsible and transparent use of artificial intelligence.

Global financial institutions operating in the center welcomed this transformation, considering it enhances Dubai's attractiveness as a leading destination for financial innovation. Estimates indicate that AI adoption will lead to savings of more than 40% in operational costs for financial institutions over the next three years. In a related context, the center announced the launch of a specialized training program to raise the efficiency of personnel working in financial AI, in cooperation with prestigious international universities.