UAE AI Strategy 2031

Even as employers grow more cautious on hiring, companies are strengthening AI governance frameworks to improve resilience and long-term performance.

The program aims to equip Emirati professionals with the governance and leadership skills needed to deploy agentic AI responsibly at scale.

Fresh GDP data shows diversification efforts gaining traction, with non-oil sectors expanding faster than the broader economy.

The Cabinet has approved a national framework targeting 50% deployment of agentic AI across services, operations, and workforce development.

Procurement mandates, AI partnerships, green certification frameworks, and financing commitments dominated discussions at Make it in the Emirates 2026.