The United Arab Emirates is confidently moving toward global leadership in the field of artificial intelligence. In 2017, it launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, with the vision of becoming the first government in the world to fully adopt AI across all sectors. The strategy aims to achieve complete reliance on this technology by 2031, thereby fostering innovation and enhancing quality of life.
In addition, the UAE is preparing to launch a large-scale, specialized AI center—an opportunity and a challenge at the same time. Local talents and expertise are expected to take the lead and contribute effectively to building this new phase. This approach will directly benefit the business sector by accelerating economic growth, driving innovation, and attracting top global minds and companies.
Achieving the strategic objectives requires intensive preparation across all sectors. Managers must develop new work mechanisms and prepare themselves and their teams to work with AI technologies. Companies, meanwhile, need to comply with international standards and specifications—especially given that some institutions are still lagging behind in technological adoption. Here, I propose the establishment of a national mechanism to evaluate institutions according to precise criteria for AI usage, granting them ratings that encourage excellence.
This can only be accomplished by adhering to global standards and investing in local talent—ensuring the success of the UAE’s AI strategy and consolidating its leading position on the international stage in this vital field.
