Dubai Reveals Pioneering AI Policy and Document for Transforming Public Services
In a significant step towards becoming a global leader in smart, citizen-centric governance, Dubai has launched the Dubai State of AI Report and a new AI Policy for Government Entities. These strategic documents aim to position Dubai as a model smart city and an attractive hub for business ventures, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to drive economic growth and improve public services.
The Dubai State of AI Report offers an in-depth analysis of AI's current landscape, advancements, and economic impact in Dubai. It estimates that AI will contribute approximately AED 235 billion to Dubai’s economy by 2030, reflecting the city’s rapid AI adoption and integration across various sectors. The report underscores Dubai's commitment to sustainable tech in the deployment of AI, ensuring a future that is environmentally responsible.
The AI Policy for Government Entities is a framework designed to ensure ethical and effective AI implementation within government workflows. It prioritizes AI leadership, ethical usage, and operational integration, supported through government-led programs such as the Dubai AI Academy. This academy, a flagship project within the Dubai International Financial Centre Innovation Hub, aims to train 10,000 professionals in AI leadership and implementation, emphasizing the ethical frameworks necessary for scalable AI-powered governance.
The Dubai Future Foundation drives innovation and accelerates AI adoption in areas including healthcare, urban planning, licensing, and fraud detection, facilitated by initiatives like the Dubai Centre for AI. These efforts are aligned with Dubai's digital transformation agenda and its goal to become the world's most citizen-focused digital city.
The Dubai State of AI Report and the AI Policy for Government Entities work together to achieve Dubai’s vision of becoming a global leader in smart, citizen-centric governance. They align AI growth with economic diversification, promoting ethical AI adoption, building a skilled AI workforce, and enabling citizen-centric services. This holistic approach integrates technology, policy, and human capital development, helping to position Dubai at the forefront of smart governance globally.
During Dubai AI Week 2025, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, reviewed the report. Live demonstrations at the event showcased practical AI applications in areas such as intelligent hiring systems, emergency response tools, and strategic planning platforms. The AI roadmap through 2035 emphasizes the importance of a robust innovation ecosystem in the development and implementation of AI technologies.
The AI Policy reinforces Dubai's position as a regional benchmark for responsible AI deployment, prioritizing explainability, human-centric design, and ethical regulation. It also encourages stronger collaboration among Dubai's government departments to share knowledge and best practices in AI, contributing to a future-ready government. The policy, rooted in commitments from the AI Retreat 2024, establishes a governance framework that will help Dubai continue to lead the way in AI-powered governance.
[1] Dubai State of AI Report, 2025 [2] Dubai AI Policy for Government Entities, 2025 [3] Dubai AI Academy, [website] [4] Dubai Future Foundation, [website] [4] Dubai Centre for AI, [website]
- The Dubai State of AI Report highlights the city's commitment to sustainable tech in AI deployment, aiming for a future that is environmentally responsible.
- The AI Policy for Government Entities emphasizes ethical AI usage and operational integration, supported by government-led programs like the Dubai AI Academy.
- The goal of Dubai's AI initiatives, such as the Dubai Centre for AI, is to drive innovation and integration across various sectors, including healthcare and urban planning.
- In 2035, the AI roadmap envisions a robust innovation ecosystem in the development and implementation of AI technologies.
- The AI Policy positions Dubai as a regional benchmark for responsible AI deployment, prioritizing explainability, human-centric design, and ethical regulation.
- Collaboration among Dubai's government departments is encouraged under the AI Policy, with the aim of sharing knowledge and best practices in AI, fostering a future-ready government.
