Abu Dhabi has unveiled its ambitious Digital Strategy 2025-2027, aiming to transform the emirate into the world’s first fully AI-powered government within two years.
Spearheaded by the Department of Government Enablement (DGE), the strategy will invest Dh13 billion (US$3.5 billion) to automate 100% of government processes, integrate sovereign cloud computing, and introduce over 200 AI-driven solutions.
The initiative is projected to contribute Dh24 billion to the economy and create more than 5,000 jobs, with a strong focus on supporting Emiratisation. Citizen empowerment is also a priority, with the AI for All program offering training to enhance public digital literacy.
“By incorporating AI, cloud technologies, and data-driven insights into our government’s DNA, we will transform public service delivery, optimize government operations, and drive sustainable economic growth,” said Ahmed Al Kuttab, chairman of DGE.
This strategy builds on Abu Dhabi’s decade-long evolution from e-government to smart and now AI-native services. Flagship initiatives like TAMM 3.0 and the Abu Dhabi Programme for Effortless Customer Experience have already laid the groundwork for AI integration across public services.
Collaborations with institutions like the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence and technology firms such as G42 further reinforce Abu Dhabi’s standing as a hub for AI innovation. Notably, the UAE ranks fifth globally in AI competitiveness, ahead of countries like Germany, Japan, and South Korea, according to the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI.
In parallel, Oracle is ramping up its investments in Abu Dhabi to support the growing demand for AI and cloud services. The company operates two cloud regions in the UAE and plans a fivefold increase in investment to bolster regional capacity. Oracle is also focusing on sovereign cloud capabilities, ensuring data privacy and digital sovereignty for governments and enterprises.
Abu Dhabi’s strategy aligns with the UAE’s push to integrate advanced technologies, from hosting open-source AI summits to becoming the first Arab nation to join the Hiroshima AI Process Friends Group.