Dubai’s AI Blueprint: How Technology is Reshaping the City
Poulami Saha
AI as an Economic Engine - Dubai’s AI blueprint targets AED 100 billion annually, while seeking a 50% productivity increase through digital solutions.
AI-Powered Government - Dubai is embedding AI across government operations, making public services faster, more proactive, efficient and increasingly automated.
Agentic AI Transformation - The UAE plans to shift 50% of government sectors and services toward Agentic AI within two years.
Smarter Transportation - Dubai aims for autonomous modes to handle 25% of journeys by 2030, supported by AI and connected infrastructure.
AI Infrastructure Expansion - Dubai’s strategy prioritises data-centre development, while the UAE plans a massive five-gigawatt AI infrastructure campus.
Unified AI Governance - The UAE established an Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority to unify public data, AI and digital-government capabilities.
AI Talent Development - Dubai’s blueprint supports AI incubators, education initiatives and talent development to strengthen its technology and innovation ecosystem.
Autonomous Mobility Regulation - Dubai has created legal frameworks governing autonomous vehicles, supporting safer testing, investment and AI-driven smart mobility.
AI-Driven Decision-Making - The UAE’s Cabinet AI Advisor uses 32 specialised AI advisors to analyse policies, assess impacts and recommend decisions.