Abu Dhabi has launched TAMM Global, a new company that will license its artificial intelligence-powered government services platform to international governments. Several US cities have already shown interest in adopting the technology. The first overseas customer is expected to be in the United States, according to Axios.
The initiative will allow other governments to use Abu Dhabi’s digital services technology instead of building an integrated platform from scratch. The company will offer the system’s technology, operating methods and implementation expertise to potential customers.
TAMM brings more than 1,200 public and private sector services together through a single digital platform. It serves 4.7 million users and supports routine tasks such as vehicle registration, document renewals and business services.
The Abu Dhabi government estimates that the platform saves 37 million visits to government service centres each year. It also estimates annual time savings of 54 million hours for users.
TAMM Global will let governments adapt existing services to their laws, policies, and administrative requirements. They can also transfer their existing services to the platform or request new features suited to local needs.
Microsoft President Brad Smith has previously backed the idea of bringing the platform to the US. Speaking at a US Senate hearing last year, he said: "We need to bring this to America."
The new company will operate independently in the private sector and work directly with governments, organizations and institutions worldwide. Its model will allow participating governments to retain control over their citizens’ data.
Dr Mohamed Al Askar, director general of TAMM, said the platform was designed to simplify public services and reduce the time people spend dealing with government procedures.
"Governments exist to serve people and improve their daily lives," Al Askar said.
The launch builds on Abu Dhabi’s broader effort to expand artificial intelligence across government operations. The emirate aims to make its digital services more accessible while creating international opportunities for technology developed locally.