Abu Dhabi invests $3.5 billion to become AI-native government
The project, which aligns with the UAE's national strategy for artificial intelligence, is projected to add $6.5 billion to GDP while creating 5,000 jobs

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Abu Dhabi introduced its new Government Digital Strategy on Tuesday, allocating $3.5 billion to digitize and fully automate the emirate’s administrative processes.
The $3.5 billion project aims to make Abu Dhabi the world’s first fully AI-native government by 2027, Ahmed Al Kuttab, Chairman of the Department of Government Enablement, said in a statement.
“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,” Al Kuttab said.
The project is projected to add $6.5 billion to the emirate’s GDP, while creating 5,000 jobs. It is structured to align with the UAE’s broader 2031 vision, in which the country expects AI to contribute $96 billion to the economy by 2030, or 13.6% of GDP.