National AI leadership
The UAE AI Strategy aims for global leadership by 2031 through adoption, talent, research, data infrastructure and governance.
Official sourceUAE PRIORITIES. PRACTICAL ACTION.
The country has a vision.
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Whether you serve the public, run a business or support customers as a partner, start with the result you need. We connect that result to the right applications, AI, data and cloud work.
CHOOSE YOUR OUTCOMETHE UAE DIRECTION
Turn UAE priorities into practical projects
Understand the UAE’s AI priorities and what they mean for your organisation’s next project.
An AI-native Abu Dhabi government
Abu Dhabi targets an AI-native government by 2027. Its broader 2025–2027 Digital Strategy carries AED 13bn of investment and plans for 200+ AI solutions.
Official sourceA federal Agentic AI target
Announced in April 2026: Agentic AI across 50% of federal government sectors, services and operations within two years, through phased implementation.
Official sourceResponsible AI by design
The UAE AI Charter places safety, privacy, transparency, human oversight and accountability at the centre of responsible development and use.
Official sourceThese are national priorities and scoped government targets, not a blanket requirement for every UAE business. Applicable duties depend on your entity, sector, contracts and regulators. The Charter is not a certification.
Sources checked 1 October 2026Turn ambition into a delivery plan: prioritise the work, prepare the data, equip your people and build governance into every release.
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01Federal government programme
Faster services. Less paperwork.
Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme
Simplify government procedures and remove unnecessary steps and requirements.
Zero Government Bureaucracy — ICPWhat CodeX71 can do
Map the whole service, remove repeat data entry and connect forms, approvals and status updates. Design the journey for Arabic and English users.
What we can measure
- Time to complete a service
- Steps and documents required
- Tasks completed without extra help
Free discovery workshop
A practical first step
Review one service from the first request to the final decision. Agree which steps to remove before building.
02National strategy
AI that helps people work better.
UAE National AI Strategy 2031
Use AI in important sectors and services to improve performance and quality of life.
UAE AI Strategy 2031 — UAE CabinetWhat CodeX71 can do
Build assistants that find approved information, help process documents and support service teams. Check answers, access rights and human review before wider use.
What we can measure
- Useful, accurate answers
- Time spent on each task
- Cost per completed task
Proof of concept (POC)
A practical first step
Test one task with approved information and a set of real questions. Review quality and cost before a user trial.
03Policy for ministries and federal entities
Connected systems. Less repeat work.
UAE API-First Policy
Requires ministries and federal entities to follow approved rules for connecting digital systems through APIs.
API-First Policy — UAE CabinetWhat CodeX71 can do
Build secure connections between applications so information can move between authorised systems. Provide clear access rules, documentation, testing and monitoring.
What we can measure
- Data-entry work avoided
- Successful information transfers
- Time to connect another service
Proof of concept (POC)
A practical first step
Connect two approved systems for one business task. Check permissions, errors and the quality of the information exchanged.
04Abu Dhabi Government strategy
Modern apps. A clear cloud plan.
Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025–2027
Targets AI-enabled government, sovereign cloud adoption, connected data and stronger cybersecurity.
Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025–2027 — Abu Dhabi Media OfficeWhat CodeX71 can do
Assess applications, plan upgrades and prepare cloud and data connections. Where Microsoft fits the approved architecture, support Azure modernisation and ongoing operations.
What we can measure
- Application availability
- Time to release a useful change
- Running cost and recovery readiness
Free discovery workshop
A practical first step
Assess one important application. Agree the hosting requirements, dependencies, business risks and a phased upgrade plan.
05Dubai economic agenda
More digital business. Better experiences.
Dubai Economic Agenda D33
Supports higher productivity through innovation and digital adoption.
D33: productivity and digital adoption — Dubai Economy and TourismWhat CodeX71 can do
Improve online buying, customer onboarding and business portals. Connect the experience to the systems your team uses and use clear reporting to see what helps customers act.
What we can measure
- Completed orders or enquiries
- Time to onboard a customer
- Customers completing the key task
Proof of value (POV)
A practical first step
Trial an existing digital journey with a small user group. Compare completion, effort and cost before wider rollout.
06National strategy; requirements vary by entity and sector
Protect trust. Keep services running.
UAE National Cybersecurity Strategy
Strengthens digital resilience and supports safe adoption of new technology.
National Cybersecurity Strategy — UAE CabinetWhat CodeX71 can do
Review application access, data protection and recovery needs. Fix agreed security gaps and bring monitoring, updates and incident response into the support plan.
What we can measure
- Important security gaps resolved
- Service recovery time
- Completion of access and recovery checks
Free discovery workshop
A practical first step
Review one business service and its security requirements. Agree the priority fixes, owners and evidence needed.
Measures are agreed with you against a starting point. They describe what to test, not promised savings or completed customer results.
Start with what
applies to you.
A national vision sets direction. A government policy may set requirements for specific entities. Your project needs a clear link between both and the work you approve.
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Confirm the requirement
Bring the relevant entity policy, tender requirement or business objective. Agree what applies to this project.
- 02
Agree the evidence
Choose a starting point and success measures: time, quality, cost, user experience or service reliability.
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Test, then decide
Use discovery, a POC or a POV to review results before agreeing a larger rollout.
The service connections and example projects are CodeX71’s interpretation. Initiatives have different scopes; we confirm the requirements that apply to your organisation during discovery. References do not imply government endorsement or certification.
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