Artificial Intelligence Blueprint Unveiled by Sheikh Mohammed for Efficient Service Delivery
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a groundbreaking strategic plan that places artificial intelligence (AI) at the heart of transforming government services and resource management. Known as the UAE Federal Government Strategic Plan 2031, this initiative aims to make government operations more efficient, simplify procedures, and optimize resource allocation across federal government operations.
Sheikh Mohammad, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, expressed his vision for the future, stating, "The world is going through comprehensive restructuring, scientifically, economically, and socially, and our goal is to be ready today for the coming decades and to ensure continuing prosperity and a decent life for the following generations."
One of the key aspects of the plan is the integration of a National AI System, which will serve as an advisory member of the UAE Cabinet, starting in January next year. This system is designed to enable data-informed decision-making and intelligent governance.
The strategy also prioritizes AI to streamline government operations, creating faster, simpler, and more efficient public services for citizens and businesses. Advanced technology will be embedded into public services to redefine interactions between the government, people, and businesses, improving the overall service experience.
The new planning cycle involves 38 federal groups and brings together key public officials, including the directors of strategy, future planning, and finance. Sheikh Mohammad has directed teams across ministries and strategies to incorporate AI as part of the 'We the UAE 2031' vision.
The impact of this strategy on government services and resource management is substantial. Improved efficiency and productivity will be achieved through automation and AI-driven processes. Simplified procedures will reduce bureaucracy and processing times, while optimized use of resources will be leveraged through AI analytics for better planning and allocation. Enhanced decision-making capabilities will anticipate needs and improve policy outcomes.
In the past, success was measured by the strength of regulations, the size of teams, and the complexity of procedures. Today, however, success means making things easier and faster, delivering seamless services, and using resources wisely. The strategy aims to make government services easier and faster, aligning with the broader UAE 2031 Vision, which emphasizes innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable resource management to meet future demands.
Last month, Sheikh Mohammad announced that the National Artificial Intelligence System would become an advisory member of the UAE Cabinet, starting in January next year. This strategic plan represents a bold and ambitious move to harness AI technologies for a more agile, efficient, and citizen-centric government, fundamentally reshaping public sector service delivery and resource management throughout the country.
The Dubai Media Office reported the strategy's unveiling, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has stated that the plan marks a new chapter in shaping a smarter, faster, and more efficient government. The new strategy will use artificial intelligence to manage resources, signifying a significant shift towards a future where technology plays a central role in government operations.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will integrate a National AI System as an advisory member of the UAE Cabinet, starting in January next year, aiming to enable data-informed decision-making and intelligent governance. This strategy, named the UAE Federal Government Strategic Plan 2031, also prioritizes AI to streamline government operations, making public services faster, simpler, and more efficient for both citizens and businesses. The plan is a bold and ambitious move to harness AI technologies for a more agile, efficient, and citizen-centric government, fundamentally reshaping public sector service delivery and resource management throughout the world.
