In October 2017, the UAE Government launched ‘UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI)’. This marks the post-mobile government phase which will rely on various future services, sectors and infrastructure projects. The strategy is first of its kind in the region and the world and it aims to:
achieve the objectives of UAE Centennial 2071
boost government performance at all levels
use an integrated smart digital system that can overcome challenges and provide quick efficient solutions
make the UAE the first in the field of AI investments in various sectors
create new vital market with high economic value.
The strategy will cover the following sectors:
transport – to reduce accidents and cut operational costs
health – to minimise chronic and dangerous diseases
space – to help conduct accurate experiments, reduce rate of costly mistakes
renewable energy – to manage facilities
water – to conduct analysis and studies to provide water sources
technology – to increase productivity and help with general spending
education – to cut costs and enhance desire for education
environment – to increase forestation rate
traffic – to reduce accidents and traffic jams and draw more effective traffic policies.
The AI strategy has five themes:
the formation of the UAE AI Council
workshops, programs, initiatives and field visits to government bodies
develop capabilities and skills of all staff operating in the field of technology and organise training courses for government officials
provide all services via AI and the full integration of AI into medical and security services
launch leadership strategy and issue a government law on the safe use of AI.
