Summary UAE renames its ministerial council to focus on AI-led governance, aiming to automate 50% of government services within two years and enhance efficiency across key sectors.
DUBAI/ABU DHABI (Syed Mudassar Khushnood) - The United Arab Emirates has announced a major change in its ministerial development structure, renaming the “Ministerial Development Council” as the “Ministerial Council for Artificial Intelligence and Development.”
According to Al Khaleej, the directive was issued by Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in line with the vision of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The new council will be chaired by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The report states that the move is part of a new government working model aimed at automating and enabling artificial intelligence-based systems in 50 percent of government sectors, services, and operations within the next two years.
The initiative is designed to improve governance efficiency, policy-making, flexibility, innovation, and service delivery while maintaining a human-centered approach.
The new council will oversee implementation of national policies, government programs, and strategic initiatives across ministries and federal entities, and will also review proposed legislation and strategies before submitting recommendations to the cabinet.
It will further accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in key sectors such as health, education, housing, infrastructure, transport, energy, and communications to make public services more efficient, faster, and modern.
