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Time of India
28-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UAE shapes future with pioneering digital infrastructure, AI innovation
The UAE has established itself as a global leader in digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) integration across government and private sectors, driven by innovative initiatives and significant investments in both infrastructure and skilled human 2017, the UAE government launched the "UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence," aiming to enhance government efficiency, develop a digital ecosystem, and position the country as a top investor in AI technologies by 2031. The strategy focuses on sectors such as transportation, renewable energy, education, health, and the environment. This vision has resulted in the UAE leading in AI and blockchain adoption, making it a global frontrunner. The country has been the global leader for nine consecutive years in the fibre-to-the-home network coverage, reaching 99.5 percent of its total area. It also ranked first in the world for mobile speeds and second for fixed broadband speeds during March 2025, according to Ookla reports, highlighting the strength of its digital infrastructure. AI adoption has improved government services, with many being restructured using intelligent technologies, enhancing customer experiences and service quality. The UAE topped the Telecommunication Infrastructure Index (TII) as per the United Nations E-Government Survey 2024, reflecting its efforts to integrate AI for sustainable development. Regionally, the UAE ranked first in the "Government AI Readiness Index" by Oxford Insights, excelling in government efficiency, technology sector development, and the availability of data and digital infrastructure. This approach reinforces the UAE's leadership in shaping the digital future, with AI as a central element in government and private sector operations. The InterRegional for Strategic Analysis noted that AI job growth in the UAE is outpacing other sectors, with roles in AI growing annually by 74 percent, according to LinkedIn. Rob Van Dale, Partner and Digital Transformation Leader at Kearney for the Middle East and Africa, stated that the UAE has integrated AI as an "operating system" reshaping both the public and private sectors. He added that private sector responses to the UAE's AI initiatives include billions in investments from major companies. Faisal Hamady, Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group, noted that the UAE has transitioned from AI adoption to large-scale implementation under a government-driven approach. Ahmad Jamal, Regional Director of Artificial Intelligence Solutions at NVIDIA, highlighted that the UAE has moved beyond AI infrastructure investment to realising returns, being among the first countries to adopt a comprehensive AI strategy. Hitendra Patel, Founder and CEO of the Global Innovation Management Institute, remarked that the UAE's rapid AI adoption sets a global standard, positioning the country as a leader in the digital future. (ANI/WAM)
Hi Dubai
28-04-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
UAE Leads Global AI and Digital Infrastructure Revolution
The UAE is positioning itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure, driven by innovative strategies and substantial investments in technology and talent. As of 2025, the country has emerged as a pioneer in integrating AI across both government and private sectors. In 2017, the UAE launched its "UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence," with the goal of enhancing government efficiency, developing a robust digital ecosystem, and establishing the nation as a top investor in AI technologies by 2031. The strategy prioritizes key sectors such as transportation, renewable energy, education, health, and the environment, further cementing the UAE's leadership in global digital transformation. The nation's impressive infrastructure capabilities are evident in its continued leadership in AI and blockchain adoption. The UAE has been ranked first globally for nine consecutive years in fibre-to-the-home network coverage, with nearly 100% of the country connected. Additionally, it leads the world in mobile speeds and ranks second in fixed broadband speeds, according to Ookla reports from March 2025. AI integration is revolutionizing government services, reshaping them with intelligent technologies to enhance user experiences and service quality. This innovation has earned the UAE the top spot in the United Nations' Telecommunication Infrastructure Index and the "Government AI Readiness Index" by Oxford Insights. Private sector responses are equally impressive, with major companies investing billions in AI initiatives. Furthermore, AI-related job growth in the UAE outpaces all other sectors, with LinkedIn reporting an annual growth rate of 74%. Industry leaders agree that the UAE's AI-driven transformation is setting a new global standard, shaping the future of both public and private sector operations. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Al Etihad
27-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE shapes future with pioneering digital infrastructure, AI innovation
27 Apr 2025 15:03 ABU DHABI (WAM) The UAE has established itself as a global leader in digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) integration across government and private sectors, driven by innovative initiatives and significant investments in both infrastructure and skilled human 2017, the UAE government launched the "UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence," aiming to enhance government efficiency, develop a digital ecosystem, and position the country as a top investor in AI technologies by strategy focuses on sectors such as transportation, renewable energy, education, health, and the vision has resulted in the UAE leading in AI and blockchain adoption, making it a global frontrunner. The country has been the global leader for nine consecutive years in the fibre-to-the-home network coverage, reaching 99.5 percent of its total also ranked first in the world for mobile speeds and second for fixed broadband speeds during March 2025, according to Ookla reports, highlighting the strength of its digital adoption has improved government services, with many being restructured using intelligent technologies, enhancing customer experiences and service quality. The UAE topped the Telecommunication Infrastructure Index (TII) as per the United Nations E-Government Survey 2024, reflecting its efforts to integrate AI for sustainable the UAE ranked first in the "Government AI Readiness Index" by Oxford Insights, excelling in government efficiency, technology sector development, and the availability of data and digital approach reinforces the UAE's leadership in shaping the digital future, with AI as a central element in government and private sector InterRegional for Strategic Analysis noted that AI job growth in the UAE is outpacing other sectors, with roles in AI growing annually by 74 percent, according to and Digital Transformation Leader at Kearney for the Middle East and Africa, Rob Van Dale, stated that the UAE has integrated AI as an "operating system," reshaping both the public and private sectors. He added that private sector responses to the UAE's AI initiatives include billions in investments from major Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group, Faisal Hamady, noted that the UAE has transitioned from AI adoption to large-scale implementation under a government-driven Director of Artificial Intelligence Solutions at NVIDIA, Ahmad Jamal, highlighted that the UAE has moved beyond AI infrastructure investment to realising returns, being among the first countries to adopt a comprehensive AI strategy. Founder and CEO of the Global Innovation Management Institute, Dr. Hitendra Patel, remarked that the UAE's rapid AI adoption sets a global standard, positioning the country as a leader in the digital future.
Express Tribune
25-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
UAE becomes first country to use AI to write laws
Listen to article The United Arab Emirates has become the first nation in the world to implement artificial intelligence to draft, review and amend federal and local legislation, government officials confirmed this week. The announcement came alongside the establishment of a new cabinet unit, the Regulatory Intelligence Office, which will coordinate with federal and local entities to deploy AI systems across the country's legislative process. According to the Financial Times, the system will also use AI to assess the impact of laws on the population and the economy through a centralised database of legal texts. 'This new legislative system, powered by artificial intelligence, will change how we create laws, making the process faster and more precise,' said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the UAE's prime minister and ruler of Dubai. Government officials expect AI to speed up lawmaking by up to 70 percent and reduce associated costs by 50 percent, citing internal projections. The initiative is also expected to raise the UAE's gross domestic product by 35 percent by 2030. As part of the shift, laws, judicial rulings, executive regulations and public services will increasingly be written or amended by machine-driven processes. The UAE was the first country to appoint an artificial intelligence minister in 2017, naming Omar Sultan al-Olama to lead the government's digital transition under the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence. By 2030, officials estimate the global AI market will be worth $15.7 trillion, with the UAE aiming to position itself as a regulatory and development hub in the sector. Sheikh Mohammed added that the AI system would 'regularly suggest updates to current legislation', ensuring that the legal framework remains dynamic and responsive to emerging needs.
Malay Mail
25-04-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
UAE becomes first country to use AI for law drafting, review
The UAE will use AI to draft and review laws as part of a major digital overhaul. Leaders say AI will speed up lawmaking and cut political delays. However, experts warn AI still faces reliability and trust issues. DUBAI, 25 April — The United Arab Emirates has announced plans to become the first country in the world to systematically use artificial intelligence for writing and reviewing laws. This ambitious initiative will extend beyond federal and local legislation to include judicial rulings, executive procedures and public services as part of the Gulf nation's broader digitalisation strategy, The Telegraph reported. Last week, the UAE government established the Regulatory Intelligence Office, a new cabinet unit tasked with overseeing this technological transformation of the legislative process. 'This new legislative system, powered by artificial intelligence, will change how we create laws, making the process faster and more precise,' said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the UAE's Vice-President and ruler of Dubai. The UAE's commitment to artificial intelligence is not new. In 2017, it appointed Omar Sultan al-Olama as the world's first AI minister shortly after launching the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence. According to Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, an Emirati political commentator, 'The UAE is very serious about AI. It wants to be a global AI and digital economy hub just as it is a global financial and logistics hub.' He noted that the country is 'investing massively in digital infrastructure to stay ahead of the crowd in the next 50 years, just as it invested generously in its physical infrastructure over the past 50 years.' Words reading "Artificial intelligence AI" are seen in this illustration taken December 14, 2023. — Reuters pic The economic implications are substantial, with the UAE estimating that by 2030, AI will have a global market value of US$15.7 trillion (RM69 trillion), potentially boosting the country's GDP by 35 per cent while reducing government costs by half. Hesham Elrafei, a solicitor and UAE law drafter, explained that this initiative goes beyond merely using AI to write laws. 'It's introducing a new way of making them. Instead of the traditional parliamentary model — where laws get stuck in endless political debates and take years to pass — this approach is faster, clearer, and based on solving real problems,' Elrafei said. According to Elrafei, AI technology can analyse court judgments, identify problems and suggest legislation to address gaps in the legal framework. It can also study successful laws from around the world and help draft improved versions tailored to the UAE's specific context. This capability is particularly valuable in a country where only 10 per cent of the population is local, and clear legal communication across multiple languages is essential for a community comprising approximately 200 nationalities. While Brazil has previously tested AI for drafting a single law, the UAE's approach represents a more comprehensive transformation of the legislative process. Elrafei described it as 'a move away from outdated systems built on political compromise, towards one built on technology,' potentially redefining how modern governments create laws. In contrast to many Western democracies, where lawmaking is influenced by political negotiations, the UAE is shifting towards a model based on 'data, logic, and results.' However, some experts have expressed concerns about this technological shift. Vincent Straub, a researcher at Oxford University, cautioned against complete reliance on AI systems, arguing that 'we can't trust them ... they continue to hallucinate [and] have reliability issues and robustness issues.' Keegan McBride, a lecturer at the Oxford Internet Institute, said the UAE has had an 'easier time' implementing sweeping government digitalisation compared to many democratic nations due to its governance structure, commenting: 'They're able to move fast. They can sort of experiment with things.'
