UAE cements global AI leadership with focus on human capital

The United Arab Emirates is reinforcing its leading position in developing national expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) through strategic initiatives aimed at building human capital and preparing a generation of experts to spearhead digital transformation.

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The UAE places people at the core of its technological vision. Educational institutions, research centres, and public and private sector entities are developing an integrated system to empower talent, encompassing education, training, research, and practical application in vital sectors, ensuring the nation’s future leadership in the knowledge and innovation-based economy.

At the forefront is the Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world's first graduate-level, research-driven institution dedicated entirely to advancing AI. It aims to empower the next generation of AI pioneers through world-class education and multidisciplinary research.

The UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence aims to accelerate development and relies on AI for 100 percent of services and data analysis by 2031, enhancing government performance and creating innovative work environments.

International studies and reports rank the UAE among the most advanced countries globally in adopting AI across government and institutional levels. According to the “Government AI Readiness Index 2024” issued by Oxford Insights, the UAE ranks first in the region and 13th globally among the countries best prepared to adopt AI.