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UAE Plans to Automate 50% of Government Operations Using Agentic AI by 2028
The United Arab Emirates plans to shift half its government sectors, services, and operations to autonomous AI systems within two years. The initiative, directed by the UAE president, includes training all federal employees in AI. Separately, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. reported first-quarter earnings exceeding expectations.
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced on April 23, 2026, that 50% of the UAE's government sectors, services, and operations will run on Agentic AI by 2028. The announcement positions the UAE as the first government globally to operate 50% of its sectors, services, and operations through autonomous systems.
ZeroHedge reported the new government model was launched under the directive of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stated, 'AI is no longer a tool. It analyses, decides, executes, and improves in real time. ' He added, 'This transformation has a clear timeline. Two years. ' The announcement came via a post on X by HH Sheikh Mohammed.
Every federal employee in the UAE will be trained to master AI. Implementation will be overseen by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed. A dedicated taskforce chaired by Mohammad Al Gergawi will drive execution.
The project includes a phased implementation across ministries and federal entities based on continuous performance and impact assessment. ZeroHedge reported the move builds on 20 years of digital transformation in the UAE's government, including eGovernment, service digitalization, mobile government, and integrated systems such as the UAE Pass.
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In 2017, the UAE appointed the first Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence in the world. That same year, the UAE launched the UAE Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031 under the UAE Centennial 2071 vision. In 2020, the UAE established the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications.
