Summary
Launched in 2017, the UAE AI Strategy 2031 is a comprehensive plan to establish the UAE as a global leader in artificial intelligence by 2031. The strategy aims to make the UAE the first country in the world to appoint a Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and to integrate AI across various sectors.
Key Obligations
- •Boost government performance through AI technologies
- •Create a new vital market with high economic value
- •Make the UAE a testbed for AI technology
- •Attract and train talent for AI-related jobs
- •Provide the necessary infrastructure for AI development
Enforcement
Regulator
Penalties
Not applicable (voluntary framework)
Audit Mechanism
Applicable To
- •Government entities
- •Private sector organizations operating in the UAE
- •AI developers and implementers
- •Educational institutions
AI-GPM Coverage
Our platform provides comprehensive mapping to UAE AI Strategy requirements and helps organizations align their AI initiatives with national priorities.
Overview
Launched in 2017, the UAE AI Strategy 2031 is a comprehensive plan to establish the UAE as a global leader in artificial intelligence by 2031. The strategy aims to make the UAE the first country in the world to appoint a Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and to integrate AI across various sectors.
While primarily a national strategy rather than a regulatory framework, the UAE AI Strategy sets expectations for AI development and deployment within the country and influences subsequent AI regulations in the region.
Key Focus Areas
Strategic Objectives
- 1Boost government performance at all levels by investing in AI technologies and tools
- 2Create a new vital market with high economic value by establishing an AI industry in the UAE
- 3Make the UAE a testbed for AI technology by developing a progressive regulatory framework
Sector Applications
- 4Transport: Reduce accidents and operational costs, and increase productivity
- 5Healthcare: Minimize chronic and dangerous diseases by implementing AI-supported preventive healthcare
- 6Space: Conduct experiments and support decision-making in space missions
- 7Renewable energy: Manage facilities and reduce costs
- 8Water: Conduct research and develop necessary technologies
- 9Technology: Increase productivity and general spending
- 10Education: Cut costs and enhance desire for education
- 11Environment: Increase forestation rate and planting accuracy
- 12Traffic: Reduce accidents and traffic congestion
Implementation Timeline
October 2017
Launch of the UAE AI Strategy 2031
2018-2019
Establishment of AI governance structures and initial pilot projects
2020-2025
Expansion of AI implementation across government services and key sectors
2026-2031
Full integration of AI across all government sectors and achievement of leadership position
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Strategic Alignment
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Sector-Specific Solutions
Tailored compliance and governance solutions for each of the nine sectors prioritized in the UAE AI Strategy.
Regulatory Navigation
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