Dubai Ruler Approves New Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority

Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has greenlit the creation of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority. This strategic move consolidates public data, artificial intelligence, and digital government capabilities into a unified national ecosystem. The UAE government aims to boost its preparedness for a new era of AI-driven digital transformation.

Sheikh Mohammed emphasized the UAE's dedication to developing an efficient, agile, and proactive global government model. This model will leverage data and artificial intelligence for decision-making, service improvement, and enhancing the quality of life for citizens. The ultimate goal is to bolster the nation's competitiveness and its standing in the global digital economy.

"Today we approved the establishment of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority, the single national body responsible for data, artificial intelligence," Sheikh Mohammed stated. The authority is tasked with unifying these critical digital functions to propel the UAE forward in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and digital governance.

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Today we approved the establishment of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority, the single national body responsible for data, artificial intelligence