
Emirates Unveils Touching Animated Short for World AI Appreciation Day
A heartwarming animated video by Khalifa Alfuqaei demonstrates Emirates' commitment to family-friendly travel.
Just in time for World AI Appreciation Day, Emirates shared a fun video made by digital creator Khalifa Alfuqaei inspired by his own travels.
After seeing one of Emirates’ social media posts about traveling with kids, frequently traveling father and content creator, Alfuqaei spent a week crafting a fun, digitally animated video using multiple AI tools.
The father, who regularly travels with his children during the summer holidays, aimed to showcase how Emirates provides seamless, comfortable journeys for families by creating content that resonates with both parents and kids.
From accommodating unaccompanied minors to kids’ meals and endless onboard entertainment, the creative video highlights the airline’s many family-friendly services and amenities through a relatable, animated lens that appeals to families.
Bringing Stories to Life
Khalifa is part of a growing number of Dubai-based creators leveraging AI tools to narrate their stories effectively. The city has set a clear and ambitious goal to establish itself as a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) by 2031 through various government initiatives, talent development programs, international collaborations, and a thriving startup ecosystem aimed at nurturing essential AI skills to support the projected economic growth in the upcoming decade.