UAE Names First AI Child: 'Latifa' Introduces Her Virtual Emirati Family Members

The votes are in, and UAE has officially named the first-ever virtual Emirati family member.

The country recently unveiled the AI project and invited the community to partake in naming the girl; nearly 14,000 people have since participated in the voting process.

Out of three names, Latifa emerged as the winner with 43 per cent of the votes, as Mira received 37 per cent, and Dubai got 20 per cent.

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Latifa, the first AI-powered Emirati girl character introduced her family members: her father Mohammed, her mother Salama, and her brother Rashid.

Dressed in traditional Emirati attire with a modern twist, the character is designed to be warm and approachable, especially for children and families, encouraging dialogue around technology, AI, and digital services.

This family marks the first digital model inspired by Emirati values, designed to connect with diverse community segments and languages. The step is part of a series of initiatives launched by Digital Dubai under the“Year of the Community” announced by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The new virtual family is envisioned as a set of“digital ambassadors,” sharing storytelling content that reflects digital life in Dubai.

Latifa and her family will soon appear across social media platforms to highlight Digital Dubai's initiatives and promote safe, responsible behavior in the digital space.

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