UAE Approves AI and Data Authority to Consolidate Digital Government Capabilities – News and Statistics
Publish Date: 2026-06-14 11:20:00
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- HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum formalized the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority.
- The Authority will integrate public data, AI, and digital government operations into a single framework for national digital transformation.
- Its role includes aligning national priorities and strategies, crafting policies and legislation, and ensuring coordination across federal and local digital projects.
- Sheikh Mohammed emphasized the intent to develop a forward-looking, efficient global model using AI and data for better governance and improved living standards.
- Omar Sultan Al Olama was appointed as the head of the Authority, which merges roles from several government bodies.