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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.

This programme targets employees of the UAE government, private sector employees, and residents, aiming
to empower officials and assist them in acquiring the necessary skills to contribute to the UAE's journey

towards achieving the goals of the UAE Vision 2071.

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