Abu Dhabi has announced a $13 billion plan to make its government completely powered by artificial intelligence by the year 2027. The project, known as the Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025–2027, aims to transform every government department into an AI-driven system that operates faster, smarter, and more efficiently for all.
The strategy is being led by the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE) in partnership with several government entities. The plan will use advanced tools like cloud computing, a unified enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform, and more than 200 AI-based services to manage and deliver public services.
It will completely digitize government operations and reduce the need for manual paperwork. Officials said that once completed, Abu Dhabi will become the first government in the world where every decision and service is powered by artificial intelligence.
His Excellency Ahmed Hisham Al Kuttab, Chairman of the DGE, said, “The Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025–2027 reflects our leadership’s vision of being an AI-native government, seamlessly integrating AI across all systems for a future that is proactive, agile, and fully technology-enabled.” He added that the government’s goal is to build a model that others around the world can follow, one that uses AI to serve citizens faster and more effectively.
Under this plan, every public service will be transformed into a digital, intelligent system. The government will move all operations to sovereign cloud computing, which ensures that all data stays securely inside the UAE. It will also introduce a single ERP system to connect all departments, allowing information to flow easily between them and helping employees work more efficiently.
More than 200 AI-driven applications will be launched to improve service delivery. These include predictive decision-making tools that can approve applications automatically, AI assistants that can talk to users in multiple languages, and smart systems that track life events such as births, marriages, and business activities to offer related services automatically.
Officials say this will not only make public services faster but also more personal. Instead of citizens having to apply for certain services, the government will already know what they need and offer it in advance.
Abu Dhabi’s plan is not just about using technology; it’s also about preparing people for the AI revolution. The strategy includes an “AI for All” program that will train citizens and government employees in artificial intelligence.
The goal is to make AI knowledge common and accessible to everyone, not just experts or tech companies. The program will work closely with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and other institutions to train thousands of people in using AI responsibly and effectively.
Over 95 percent of Abu Dhabi’s 30,000 government employees have already completed AI training programs. To make sure AI is implemented properly, every government department will now have a Chief Data and AI Officer responsible for managing and overseeing AI use.
Officials project that the digital strategy will contribute around AED 24 billion, about $6.5 billion, to the UAE’s economy by 2027. It is also expected to create more than 5,000 new jobs in fields like cybersecurity, automation, and data science. These new roles will support local Emiratis and help the country strengthen its position.
Ahmed Tamim Hisham Al Kuttab explained, “Our goal is to create a government experience that is as simple and intuitive as the technology people use daily. Intelligent, responsive, and centered on human needs. TAMM 4.0 embodies this vision in practice.”
TAMM 4.0, a new version of the government’s digital service platform that will be launched at GITEX Global 2025. TAMM 4.0 will use advanced AI to make public services more proactive and personalized.
It will offer multilingual support and predictive services that respond to citizens’ life events automatically. For example, if a citizen gets married, the system can automatically offer name change or housing services without the person having to apply.
Abu Dhabi has also started “AI Majalis” — local community gatherings where residents can discuss how artificial intelligence can improve daily life. These forums help citizens understand AI better and give feedback on how it can be used responsibly.
