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UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031

Strategy State lawWestern Asia · AEadopted

The UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 outlines a comprehensive roadmap to position the United Arab Emirates as a global leader in artificial intelligence by 2031. The strategy details eight strategic objectives focusing on brand reputation, priority sector deployment, ecosystem development, smart government customer services, talent acquisition and training, world-leading research, data infrastructure, and strong governance and regulation.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

Office of the Minister of State for Artificial IntelligenceGovernment (executive) · AE
Lead issuer
Legal forceAspirational
Under whose authorityState law
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

National governmentPublic sector bodiesCompaniesAI developers and providersResearchers and academics

Government policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and organizations looking to understand or participate in the UAE's national AI ecosystem.

Sectors
Cross-sectorPublic administration · Smart GovernmentEnergy and utilities · Resources & Energy

What the document contains

What's covered

The document covers the UAE national strategy for artificial intelligence, detailing economic modeling for AI adoption, priority industry sectors, ecosystem support mechanisms, talent upskilling initiatives, research development, data infrastructure, and governance frameworks.

What's missing

The document does not provide binding legal definitions of artificial intelligence terms or enforceable statutory penalties for regulatory non-compliance.

Key takeaways
  • The UAE aims to transform into a world leader in artificial intelligence by 2031 in alignment with the UAE Centennial 2071.
  • The strategy targets five priority sectors for initial AI deployment: Resources & Energy, Logistics & Transport, Tourism & Hospitality, Healthcare, and Cybersecurity.
  • Eight core strategic objectives establish frameworks for branding, sector deployment, ecosystem building, government adoption, talent training, research, data infrastructure, and governance.
  • The initiative includes targeted programs such as public AI basic training, an Applied AI Accelerator, and the establishment of a National Virtual AI Institute.
  • The UAE Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Council oversees the implementation of the strategy across federal and local entities.
Principles it states
Proactively changing the world first through active government involvement, investment, legislation, and testbeds.Developing a values-driven approach to AI through practical implementation and domestic pilot projects.
Outline
· Ministerial Forward
· Executive Summary
· Where the UAE Has Opportunities to Lead
· Eight Strategic Objectives
  - Objective 1: Build a Reputation as an AI Destination
  - Objective 2: Increase the UAE Competitive Assets in Priority Sectors through Deployment of AI
  - Objective 3: Develop a Fertile Ecosystem for AI
  - Objective 4: Adopt AI across Customer Services to Improve Lives and Government
  - Objective 5: Attract and Train Talent for Future Jobs Enabled by AI
  - Objective 6: Bring World-Leading Research Capability to Work with Target Industries
  - Objective 7: Provide the Data and Supporting Infrastructure Essential to Become a Test Bed for AI
  - Objective 8: Ensure Strong Governance and Effective Regulation
· Conclusion
· References
Issued2018
Length10,075 words · 25 pages
FormatNot recorded
Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

2/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

Public debates about AI often focus on whether or not it could take over important human decisions

3. Data Sharing and Governance

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

0/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

3/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

The actions we take today are still very much under human control and can still reflect those values.

4. New Generation of Regional Talent

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

2/5

Protection of personal data and private life

A secure data infrastructure will be necessary to facilitate data sharing, and manage privacy concerns.

Secure Data Infrastructure

screening score · 2026-10-23

Transparency

1/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

The UAE has taken steps towards opening data to improve transparency, but still significantly lags behind other countries

OBJECTIVE 7: PROVIDE THE DATA AND SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE ESSENTIAL TO BECOME A TEST BED FOR AI

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

3/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

allow the country to identify, ahead of time, any potential unintentional consequences.

4. New Generation of Regional Talent

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

Physical AI Governancesupporting
artificial_intelligence national_strategy economic_development governance talent_development
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