Let’s be honest—when someone says “government” and “digital strategy” in the same sentence, your brain probably starts buffering. But stick with us, because Abu Dhabi just hit the fast-forward button on the future, and it’s looking less like paperwork and more like Iron Man-level tech (minus the flying suit… for now).
Welcome to the Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025–2027—or as we like to call it, the government’s glow-up. This isn’t your average tech upgrade. Nope. We’re talking about a full-blown AI-powered reinvention of how government works. Think smarter services, less red tape, and systems so smooth they practically run themselves.
AED 13 Billion, Because Why Not Go Big?
Let’s start with the number that made our eyebrows do the wave: AED 13 billion. That’s how much the Department of Government Enablement (DGE) is throwing down over the next three years. What for? To build a government that’s less bureaucracy, more brainpower.
This isn’t about slapping some shiny new software on old systems and calling it innovation. It’s about building a fully digital, fully automated, and fully cloud-based ecosystem. Imagine every government service—every license, permit, approval, form, and follow-up—handled via sleek AI-powered platforms. Faster, easier, and way less “please hold while we transfer you.”
Cloudy With a 100% Chance of Efficiency
At the heart of this strategy is something called sovereign cloud computing. Sounds fancy, right? Basically, it means the government is moving all its operations to secure, local cloud systems—cutting out inefficiencies, bulking up security, and making services as accessible as your favorite food delivery app.
Pair that with full automation, and you’re looking at a future where even the most boring admin tasks practically take care of themselves. That’s a win for citizens, a win for businesses, and a win for every overworked government employee who’s ever had to print something… then scan it… then fax it.
Unified ERP: Because Scattered Systems Are So 2022
Let’s talk infrastructure—but like, in a cool way. One of the strategy’s boldest moves is building a unified digital enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform. Translation: instead of different departments using a jumble of systems (hello, chaos), everything gets streamlined into one big, beautiful digital brain.
More than 200 AI solutions are going to be integrated into this setup, making the government smarter, faster, and a whole lot more efficient. It’s like giving the entire public sector a software update—and finally hitting “install now” instead of snoozing it for the 27th time.
AI for All: Not Just for Coders and Robots
But wait—it’s not just about the tech. Abu Dhabi’s making sure people are at the center of this transformation too. Enter: AI for All, the strategy’s people-powered sidekick.
This program is all about giving everyday folks—yes, even your tech-averse uncle—the tools and skills to interact with AI in meaningful ways. Whether it’s learning how AI makes decisions or developing your own chatbot side hustle, this is about making sure no one gets left behind in the digital dust.
More Jobs, More Growth, More Future
Of course, no mega-strategy is complete without a few jaw-dropping projections. By 2027, this digital push is expected to pump more than AED 24 billion into Abu Dhabi’s GDP and create over 5,000 new jobs. (Read that again. That’s a lot of impact.)
Oh, and these aren’t just any jobs—they’re part of the country’s bigger Emiratisation efforts, meaning more opportunities for UAE nationals to shape the future from the inside out.
The Avengers of AI: MBZUAI, ATRC, G42 & Co.
And let’s not forget the power players. This whole strategy is backed by heavy-hitting partnerships with some of the smartest institutions in the game. We’re talking the Mohamed bin Zayed University of AI, the Advanced Technology Research Council, G42, and more—aka the dream team of digital transformation.
Together, they’re building everything from AI training programs to cutting-edge research in large language models. Basically, Abu Dhabi is assembling its own version of the AI Avengers—and we are here for it.
The Future Is Here, and It’s Got Wi-Fi
So, what does this all mean for you? Faster services. Smarter systems. More jobs. Less paperwork. And a government that doesn’t just keep up with the times—it’s setting the pace.
The Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025–2027 isn’t just a plan—it’s a promise: that the future will be more efficient, more connected, and way less frustrating.
