UAE President Reforms AI and Advanced Technology Council
▼ Summary
– The UAE President has reconstituted the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC), with Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan as Chairman and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as Vice-Chairman.
– The AIATC is responsible for regulating, implementing, and developing AI and advanced technology policies and strategies in Abu Dhabi.
– The Council includes prominent members such as Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak as Secretary General and other key officials and experts.
– It drives funding, investment, and research programs in collaboration with local and global partners to advance AI and technology initiatives.
– These efforts align with the Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025–2027, aiming to make Abu Dhabi the world’s first fully AI-native government by 2027.
The United Arab Emirates has taken a major step in advancing its technological ambitions with a significant restructuring of the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC). This move, directed by UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, places a renewed focus on regulating and developing the emirate’s digital landscape.
The newly reconstituted council will be led by His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan as Chairman, with His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan serving as Vice-Chairman. The membership includes a roster of prominent figures, such as His Excellency Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak as Secretary General. Other members appointed to the council are His Excellency Dr Ahmed Mubarak bin Nawi Al Mazrouei, His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, His Excellency Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, His Excellency Humaid Obaid Abushibs, His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi, His Excellency Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai, His Excellency Ahmed Tamim Hisham Al Kuttab, and Mr Peng Xiao.
According to the Abu Dhabi Media Office, the AIATC has been instrumental since its inception in shaping the policies and strategies that govern artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. The council is tasked with spearheading funding, investment, and research initiatives, working closely with both local and international partners. This effort is a core part of the leadership’s vision to stay at the forefront of the rapid global advancements in AI and technology.
This strategic overhaul aligns perfectly with the broader objectives of the Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy for 2025–2027. The ambitious goal of this strategy is to transform Abu Dhabi into the world’s first fully AI-native government by the year 2027. Achieving this will require strategic investments designed to fundamentally reshape government operations and cultivate a robust, innovative digital ecosystem for the future.
(Source: Economy Middle East)
