His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the establishment of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority.
This new strategic move intends to unite public data, artificial intelligence, and digital government capabilities, combining them into a single national ecosystem, as the UAE government prepares for the next phase of AI-powered digital transformation.
Sheikh Mohammed affirmed that the UAE is committed to creating a more efficient, agile, and proactive global government model that uses data and artificial intelligence to make decisions, improve government services, and improve people’s quality of life, thereby increasing the country’s competitiveness and global leadership in the digital economy.
Sheikh Mohammed stated, “Today, we approved the establishment of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority, the single national body responsible for data, artificial intelligence, and digital government in the UAE, reporting directly to the Cabinet.” Omar Sultan Al Olama will head the Authority. Our vision is for a government that is faster, smarter, and constantly one step ahead, one that uses technology to serve people and create a better future for the next generation.
Sheikh Mohammed stated, “We are constructing the government of the future. A government that relies on data and agentic AI. One that makes faster decisions, offers better results, and never stops improving. A government based on people, not papers.
Also Read:
The Most Costly Bodybuilding Competition in the World will be Held in Dubai
Indian Prime Minister Modi Begins Historic Visits to Poland and Ukraine



