Abu Dhabi has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform its government operations with artificial intelligence (AI) and full automation by 2027. The initiative, announced on Tuesday, is part of the Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027, supported by a Dh13-billion investment.
According to a Khaleej Times report, the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE) will lead the effort in collaboration with local government entities, with the goal of making Abu Dhabi the world’s first AI-native government. The strategy is expected to generate over 5,000 jobs, promote Emiratisation, and contribute more than Dh24 billion to the emirate’s GDP.
“By incorporating AI, cloud technologies, and data-driven insights into our government’s DNA, we will transform public service delivery, optimise government operations, and drive sustainable economic growth,” said Ahmed Hisham Al Kuttab, Chairman of DGE.
Key features of the initiative include a unified digital enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform for streamlined operations and more than 200 AI solutions integrated into government services. To ensure high cybersecurity standards, robust digital guidelines will also be introduced.
Additionally, the government is prioritising citizen empowerment through its ‘AI for All programme’, which aims to train and equip residents with AI skills to foster a tech-driven community.
