Archive · 13 Jan 2026
UAE AI Minister Praises 40-60 Age Group
Omar Sultan Al Olama, the UAE’s minister of artificial intelligence, recently spoke about how people between 40 and 60 years old have a special advantage.
He said this group grew up without the internet and had to learn many things the hard way, which makes them more adaptable.
They had to rely on their own experiences and practical knowledge before technology became common.
This gives them a broader understanding of the world.
Al Olama also warned that as artificial intelligence gets better, people who know a little about many things will do better than those who are experts in just one thing.
He believes that jobs requiring human connection will be more valuable in the future.
UAE’s AI minister Omar Sultan Al Olama praised the 40-60 age group for their adaptability and broad intelligence.
This generation grew up without the internet and had to rely on practical knowledge and experience.
Al Olama warned that AI may outperform humans in specialized tasks, making broad intelligence more valuable.
He suggested that jobs requiring human connection may outlast many white-collar roles.
Al Olama clarified that no generation is inherently superior, but the 40-60 age group is well-equipped for the present moment.
- Who
- Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE’s minister of artificial intelligence
- What
- Discussion on the capabilities of different generations in adapting to technology
- When
- Recently, at the India Global Forum in Dubai
- Where
- Dubai, UAE
- Why
- To highlight the unique advantages of the 40-60 age group in the era of rapid technological change
- Speaker
- Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE’s minister of artificial intelligence
- Event
- India Global Forum in Dubai
- Age Group
- 40-60 years old
- Key Trait
- Breadth of intelligence
- AI Impact
- AI may outperform humans in specialized tasks