Abu Dhabi reveals fully AI-native plans with AED13 bn strategy

Abu Dhabi revealed on Tuesday its plans to become the world's first fully Al-native government across all digital services by 2027.

Over 5,000 jobs will be created by the 2025-2027 Digital Strategy, which will allocate AED13 billion for digital infrastructure, and contribute over AED24 billion to the capital’s GDP.

The target is for 100 per cent of government processes to be digitalised and automated. 

A statement from the Abu Dhabi Media Office confirmed the strategy aims to establish a robust digital infrastructure, creating a flexible and scalable foundation to achieve 100 per cent adoption of sovereign cloud computing for government operations and digitising and automating 100 per cent of processes.

It also includes the development of a unified digital enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform, streamlining processes and enhancing productivity and efficiency.

Abu Dhabi Government has launched its Digital Strategy 2025-2027, aiming to become the world’s first fully AI-native government across all digital services by 2027, through the allocation of AED13 billion to foster innovation and technology adoption. pic.twitter.com/WRQHkOvqZs

— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) January 21, 2025

As part of the AI for All programme, under the strategy the Abu Dhabi government is investing in training and empowering its citizens in AI applications.

Additionally, over 200 innovative AI solutions will be implemented across government services, solidifying Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for AI-driven innovation. 

The Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy builds on over a decade of digital evolution, progressing from e-government to smart and now to AI-powered services for citizens, residents, and businesses across sectors.

Recent initiatives such as the third evolution of the TAMM platform, TAMM 3.0 and the Abu Dhabi Program for Effortless Customer Experience, pave the way for next-generation digital solutions and technologies rooted in AI, sustainability, cloud computing, and data analytics.

Through key initiatives, including partnerships with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence for upskilling, the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) for large language models, and G42 for AI infrastructure development, and other global partners, Abu Dhabi is cementing its status as a global hub for digital governance and sustainable development.