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UAE artificial intelligence integration

Overview

The United Arab Emirates is advancing significant artificial intelligence integration across both public and private sectors. Under the UAE Government 4.0 framework, the government has launched the ‘agentic AI project’ to automate 50 percent of government operations, services, and tasks within two years. This initiative, organized by the National Committee for the Agentic AI Project, focuses on seven pillars including governance, innovation, and strategic intelligence. Huda Al Hashimi, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs, noted that the deployment is intended to strengthen the UAE’s global leadership in future-ready governance, operating under the principle that ‘human leads, AI enables.’ To support this transition, the Ministry of State for Artificial Intelligence has opened registration for the seventh cohort of its Artificial Intelligence Program. Running from September 2026 to January 2027 in collaboration with the University of Birmingham, the curriculum focuses on generative and assistive AI. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, emphasized that developing national skills is a strategic priority to ensure leadership in the AI economy. Academic and professional development efforts are expanding, including increased female participation in the sector. Dr. Hanan Aldarmaki has become the first Emirati woman to join the faculty at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), where she leads the Center of Teaching and Learning and conducts research in natural language processing. In the private sector, e& UAE has begun embedding Agentic AI directly into mobile and fixed connectivity plans. Additionally, the SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo 2026, scheduled for December in Dubai, will feature an ‘HR + AI Lab’ to assist organizations in transitioning from theoretical discussions to practical workforce deployment. Expanding private sector efforts, Dubai Chambers has launched a specialized training initiative through the Dubai Chambers Academy targeting more than 14,000 companies.

Entities

United Arab Emirates · Dubai · e& UAE · Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori · Dubai Chambers

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Dubai Chambers launches agentic AI training for 14,000 companies

    Dubai Chambers has launched an agentic AI training program for over 14,000 private sector companies via the new Dubai Chambers Academy to boost productivity and innovation.

  2. 5 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Dubai Chambers launches Agentic AI training for 14,000 firms

    Dubai Chambers is rolling out Agentic AI training for over 14,000 member companies via its new Academy to boost private sector productivity and autonomous task management.

  3. 7 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    UAE advances AI integration through research and professional development

    The UAE is advancing AI integration through increased female participation in scientific research and upcoming professional forums in Dubai focused on practical AI application in human resources.

  4. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    e& UAE launches Business Pro AI with bundled Microsoft Copilot

    e& UAE has introduced Business Pro AI, a broadband bundle for SMEs that includes Microsoft Copilot at no extra cost to simplify AI adoption and digital productivity.

  5. 19 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    UAE opens registration for seventh Artificial Intelligence Program cohort

    The UAE has opened registration for the seventh cohort of its AI Program, focusing on generative and assistive AI in collaboration with the University of Birmingham.

  6. 23 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    UAE enterprises face AI execution gaps despite rising investment

    A ServiceNow report shows that despite a 105% increase in AI spending, UAE enterprises face execution gaps due to fragmented data, siloed workflows, and talent shortages.

  7. 25 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    e& UAE embeds Agentic AI into mobile and broadband services

    e& UAE is the first regional telecom to embed Agentic AI directly into its mobile and broadband products, paired with local Sovereign AI Compute to automate business workflows.

  8. 30 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    UAE businesses prioritize AI expansion as top commerce goal

    UAE businesses are prioritizing AI expansion as a top commerce goal, while Middle Eastern organizations face challenges in scaling AI from experimental pilots to enterprise-wide production.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    UAE launches initiative to automate 50% of government operations via AI

    The UAE has launched a national initiative to transform 50% of government operations and services into agentic AI-driven models over the next two years to improve efficiency and governance.

Sources

abyan-time.net · almanara.media · alwatan.ae · arabianreseller.com · bedigest.com · bierun.com · bistrategic.com · bizpreneurme.com · businesstoday.me · cinquecolonne.it · cryptobriefing.com · dubaibliss.com · emirates247.com · enterpriseitworldmea.com · financialit.net · gnnliberia.com · gulfnews.com · itinsight.pt · lapresse.tn · latestly.com · maurice-info.mu · mid-east.info · newsable.asianetnews.com · revistaempreende.com.br · tbreak.com · telecomstechnews.com · uaenews247.com · webwire.com · zentrum-der-gesundheit.de

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