Abu Dhabi, UAE – 5 November 2024: The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a leading global scientific research center and the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) and AI71, an Abu Dhabi company that develops enterprise solutions powered by open-source AI solutions with a focus on Falcon, have been honored with the prestigious UAE AI Award for Emirati AI Solutions. TII won for its Falcon Large Language Model (LLM) series, and AI71 won for LAW71, an AI-powered legal solution as well as RAZI71, and AI-powered healthcare solution.
Presented by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, the AI Powered Government Award celebrates the most innovative use cases of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in streamlining and improving government services. The Emirati AI Solutions category specifically recognizes AI innovations that are made in the UAE, showcasing the nation's commitment to advancing local talent and technological expertise. TII’s Falcon LLM, and AI71’s LAW71 and RAZI71, stood out for their exceptional level of innovation, AI ethics compliance, maturity, and scalability, qualities that align with the award's stringent criteria.
His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai, Secretary General of ATRC, said: "The UAE’s powerful Falcon LLM series is a testament to our commitment to democratizing AI technology. By making Falcon accessible as an open-source model, we enable global collaboration and innovation, positioning Abu Dhabi as a key player in AI. This award acknowledges our dedication to advancing a future where AI is a force for inclusivity and positive transformation.”
Dr. Najwa Aaraj, CEO of TII, who accepted the award, commented: "Falcon’s recognition with the UAE AI Award highlights the power of open-source AI to drive meaningful progress. This technological achievement serves as an example of the UAE’s vision to produce AI solutions that can be shared, built upon, and leveraged for the benefit of communities worldwide. We are honored to lead this journey and grateful for the recognition.”
Reda Nidhakou, Acting CEO of Venture One, said: “AI71 is dedicated to empowering professionals and businesses with powerful AI tools that transform the way they work and maximize their time, without jeopardizing their data. Seeing LAW71 and RAZI71 recognized with this valuable award affirms that we’re having an impact in critical domains like healthcare and law, and encourages us to further accelerate our innovation journey."
With this recognition, TII and AI71 continue to inspire AI advancement through transparency and international collaboration, aligning with the UAE's strategic goals to leverage AI as a catalyst for positive global impact.