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Integrating AI into government work a priority, says Sheikh Mohammed

DUBAI
Integrating AI into government work a priority, says Sheikh Mohammed
HH Sheikh Mohammed reviews the progress of the new project. Image courtesy: WAM

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said that integrating AI into government work is a strategic priority for the next phase of the new UAE government framework project.

HH Sheikh Mohammed spoke after reviewing the progress of the new project, in the presence of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, said a WAM news agency report.

The new UAE government framework project aims to transform 50% of UAE Government sectors and services within two years by deploying Agentic AI for autonomous execution and decision-making.

“In a rapidly evolving world, the UAE Government has chosen to lead the shift towards integrating AI into its daily work, a government that operates and serves people around the clock. AI now helps design programmes and policies, develop solutions, deliver services, and support decision making, ensuring the highest quality of service,” Sheikh Mohammed said. “Our teams are leading this national transformation. Their ability to work with future technologies is key to our success. Our ambitions are boundless, and the road ahead demands even greater determination worthy of the UAE’s name,” His Highness added.

Sheikh Mohammed was briefed by Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, on the progress of the project, in the presence of Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications; along with a number of senior officials at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs.

His Highness learned about the objectives of the new Agentic AI system in government work, which aims to improve efficiency and enhance service quality and impact by transforming 50% of government processes and services into Agentic AI-based models capable of executing tasks and making decisions independently.

Al Gergawi said the team has begun following through on the leadership’s directives, under the supervision of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to implement the project by identifying the requirements and mechanisms needed to achieve a 50% shift towards AI-driven government operations, strengthening the UAE Government’s future readiness and ability to keep pace with global change.

The project will streamline procedures, speed up delivery, and improve the accuracy and efficiency of government decision-making through integrated federal data and advanced digital infrastructure. It also focuses on building national AI capabilities, enabling faster and more proactive services, and strengthening the UAE’s leadership in advanced, people-centred government models.