Abu Dhabi partners with OpenAI to build an AI-native government
Abu Dhabi is partnering with OpenAI to become the first AI-native government by end-2027, backed by a Dh13 billion digital strategy.
By GennnAi··1 min read
According to Faisal Al Hawi of the Department of Government Enablement, work began at the start of the year. A pilot at the Agriculture and Food Safety Authority cut complex food import processing from several days to minutes, with decisions remaining human. Data will be processed in the UAE, and each public employee could be supported by AI agents. Building permits, business licences and inspections are next.
Source: The National, published on November 6, 2026.