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1/6/25, 2:48 PM UAE: FNC adopts recommendations on AI
The recommendations emphasised the importance of reviewing the relevant legislations on technical
aspects and data protection to encompass the concept of artificial intelligence and the developments it is
witnessing.

The recommendations also stressed the importance of establishing legislation that regulates the

governance of government data in terms of classification, storage, exchange, privacy, and optimal
utilisation of data available from data providers, in a way that strikes a balance between the
dissemination and exchange of information and maintaining its confidentiality and privacy.

They called for establishing a unified platform for sharing open data between government and private

institutions and empowering entrepreneurs and startups in the field of AI by providing financing,
marketing assistance, and technical support.

Furthermore, they advocated for strong partnerships between the public and private sectors for research
and development in AI, which will positively impact the implementation of the outputs of the artificial
intelligence strategy and the country's standing in the Global Artificial Intelligence Market Report, as well

as the application of quality measurement indicators for government services based on artificial
intelligence applications to measure the efficiency of services provided to citizens.

The FNC decided to refer the recommendations back to the Committee on Technology, Energy, Mineral
Resources, and Public Utilities to revise them in accordance with the discussions of the members and

return them to the council for approval and submission to the government. The council discussed this
issue from the perspectives of legislation governing artificial intelligence and policies and strategies in
artificial intelligence.

Omar bin Sultan Al Olama reviewed the stages of the artificial intelligence strategy and the government's
digital transformation in the UAE, noting that the country's efforts began in 2002.

He highlighted that significant progress has been made, and by 2017, the UAE emerged as one of the

most prepared countries for this initiative, focusing on several key areas, including empowering citizens.
This journey began with the launch of e-government services, the smart transformation initiative, and the
development of the artificial intelligence strategy.

He added that the implementation of the artificial intelligence strategy is based on eight objectives built

around three primary pillars, executed over three phases: establishing a strong foundation for artificial
intelligence, adopting AI activities and initiatives, and leading the sector globally, with each phase lasting
between three to four years.

He stated that the first phase focuses on attracting and training talent for future jobs that artificial
intelligence will enable, featuring a specialised training programme managed by the National AI

Programme in the UAE in collaboration with the University of Oxford.

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