UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031

Plan Type: Sectoral Plan

Member State: United Arab Emirates

Document Language: English

SDGs:
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being GOAL 4: Quality Education GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

The "UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031" aims to transform the UAE into a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) by investing in key sectors and human capital. The strategy aligns with the UAE Centennial 2071, intending to generate significant economic, educational, and social opportunities.

Pillars & Objectives

Pillar: Build a Reputation as an AI Destination
Objectives:
  • Develop a strong brand to attract AI talent and business globally, including the creation of a UAI seal of approval for high-quality, ethical AI companies.
Pillar: Increase the UAE Competitive Assets in Priority Sectors Through Deployment of AI
Objectives:
  • Focus on mature sectors like finance, resources, construction, and retail trade.
  • Target new areas such as healthcare, cybersecurity, and tourism for AI innovation.
Pillar: Develop a Fertile Ecosystem for AI
Objectives:
  • Establish a network of researchers, industry experts, and policy experts.
  • Support the development of domestic AI startups and products.
  • Encourage foreign direct investment and partnerships with global AI firms.
  • Provide guidance, financial support, and coordination for local businesses to expand globally.
Pillar: Adopt AI Across Customer Services to Improve Lives and Government
Objectives:
  • Launch a program to tackle pressing national issues using AI.
  • Coordinate AI initiatives across federal and local government levels.
Pillar: Attract and Train Talent for Future Jobs Enabled by AI
Objectives:
  • Offer free courses to raise AI awareness and skills among UAE residents.
  • Enhance AI-related education for students, particularly in STEM fields.
  • Provide advanced AI courses for government employees.
  • Train professionals with digital and analytic skills to become AI specialists.
  • Offer career advice and training services to workers at risk of job automation.
Pillar: Bring World-Leading Research Capability to Work with Target Industries
Objectives:
  • Aggregate the best local and global expertise to boost R&D.
  • Attract leading AI researchers to the UAE for collaboration.
  • Create an open-access digital library of AI research and papers.
Pillar: Provide the Data and Supporting Infrastructure Essential to Become a Test Bed for AI
Objectives:
  • Develop a program for standardized and open AI-ready data.
  • Invest in secure infrastructure to facilitate data sharing and privacy management.
Pillar: Ensure Strong Governance and Effective Regulation
Objectives:
  • Assess and update national approaches to AI governance, ethics, and cybersecurity.
  • Collaborate with international bodies to develop responsible AI governance.
  • Work towards establishing a global framework for AI regulation.