- Committed to harness AI for the betterment of society and redefine the paradigms of public service.
- Emirate seeks to create a more efficient, transparent, and responsive government that meets the evolving needs of its citizens and businesses.
- To implement over 200 innovative AI solutions across government services and to contribute AED24b to the GDP by 2027.
The Abu Dhabi Government has announced the “Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027” to position the emirate as a global leader in fully AI-driven governance and will allocate AED13 billion through the above mentioned years to foster innovation and technology adoption in the emirate.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE) in collaboration with various government entities, is emblematic of a broader vision to harness artificial intelligence for enhanced public service delivery and operational efficiency.
The strategy underscores the commitment of the Abu Dhabi government to foster innovation and technology proliferation across all levels of governance.
At the core of the strategy is the establishment of a robust digital infrastructure that aims to facilitate the complete digitisation and automation of governmental processes. This effort entails achieving 100 per cent adoption of sovereign cloud computing, thereby creating a flexible and scalable foundation that can adapt to future technological advancements.
“AI for All” program
Additionally, the development of a unified digital enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform promises to streamline processes, thereby enhancing productivity and operational efficiency throughout government operations.
A particularly noteworthy initiative within this strategy is the “AI for All” program, which aims to empower the citizens of Abu Dhabi through comprehensive training in AI applications. This initiative is reflective of a forward-looking approach that emphasizes inclusivity and accessibility in the realm of advanced technologies.
Moreover, the implementation of over 200 innovative AI solutions across government services will further cement Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a global hub for AI-driven innovation. It is crucial that, alongside these advancements, robust digital guidelines and frameworks are developed to uphold the highest cybersecurity standards, thus ensuring that the emirate can anticipate and effectively mitigate future challenges.
Ahmed Hisham Al Kuttab, Chairman of the DGE, encapsulates the essence of the strategy when he states that it embodies the leadership’s vision of becoming an “AI-native government.” By seamlessly integrating AI across all governmental systems, the emirate aspires to create a future that is proactive, agile, and thoroughly technology-enriched.
Employment opportunities
The transformative approach is not simply a question of adopting new technologies; it represents a profound shift in the framework of public service delivery, aimed at optimising governmental operations and driving sustainable economic growth.
Initiatives such as the third evolution of the TAMM platform (TAMM 3.0) and the Abu Dhabi Program for Effortless Customer Experience are pivotal in laying the groundwork for next-generation digital solutions rooted in AI, sustainability, cloud computing, and data analytics.
Economically, the strategy is projected to contribute significantly to Abu Dhabi’s GDP, with estimates suggesting an impact of over AED24 billion by 2027.
Furthermore, it is expected to generate more than 5,000 employment opportunities, thereby reinforcing the emirate’s Emiratisation efforts. This dual focus on economic growth and job creation reflects a holistic approach to governance that prioritizes both technological advancement and socio-economic development.
Strategic partnerships play a critical role in the successful execution of this ambitious strategy.
Collaborations with prominent institutions such as the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence for workforce upskilling, the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) for advancements in large language models, and G42 for AI infrastructure development, alongside other global partners, are pivotal in cementing Abu Dhabi’s status as a global hub for digital governance and sustainable development.