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UAE Targets 50% Government Operations with Agentic AI

The UAE launched a strategic phase to convert 50% of federal government operations and services to agentic AI models within two years. This signals a significant shift towards AI integration across the public sector.

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DXB Start·August 10, 2026·1 min read·2 hours ago

The UAE has initiated the strategic phase of its agentic AI project, aiming to integrate AI into 50% of federal government operations, services, and tasks. This ambitious transition is projected to be completed within the next two years.

Over 100 federal officials participated in a recent workshop to advance the initiative. This widespread government adoption of AI will create new opportunities and demands for AI-driven solutions, impacting technology startups looking to engage with the public sector.

Last updated August 10, 2026

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