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UAE's International Stance on Artificial Intelligence Policy

Strategy State lawWestern Asia · AEadopted

The UAE's International Stance on Artificial Intelligence Policy outlines the country's strategy for shaping global AI governance, building international partnerships, and promoting responsible AI development. It establishes six core guiding principles: advancement, collaboration, community, ethics, sustainability, and safety. The document aims to position the UAE as a global AI leader while driving economic diversification and improving quality of life both domestically and internationally.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

United Arab Emirates GovernmentGovernment · AE
Lead issuer
Legal forceSoft law
Under whose authorityState law
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

Public sector bodiesCompaniesAI developers and providersConsumersInternational community

Public and private sector entities, AI developers, consumers, and international partners looking to understand the UAE's national strategy and international stance on AI.

Sectors
Telecommunications and digital services · Telecommunication, Technology and Space

What the document contains

What's covered

The document addresses the UAE's international AI policy objectives, foreign policy stance on emerging technologies, and six guiding principles for AI development and governance. It covers international cooperation, AI safety standards, ethical frameworks, and expected outcomes regarding economic diversification and quality of life.

What's missing

The document does not provide specific legal enforcement mechanisms, binding penalties for violations, or detailed technical definitions for all mentioned AI terms.

Key takeaways
  • The policy outlines the UAE's international stance and strategic priorities regarding artificial intelligence governance.
  • It establishes six core guiding principles: advancement, collaboration, community, ethics, sustainability, and safety.
  • The UAE commits to active engagement in international forums to help shape global AI standards and guidelines.
  • The framework supports responsible R&D and open-source contributions, such as the Falcon LLM program.
  • It emphasizes transparency, accountability, and the protection of personal data and privacy within AI systems.
Principles it states
AdvancementCollaborationCommunityEthics (and Transparency)SustainabilitySafety
Outline
· Introduction
· Policy Objectives
· Priorities & Key Components
· Expected Outcomes
· Target Audience
Issued2 September 2024
Length1,558 words
FormatNot recorded
Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

3/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

accountability, with clear assignment of responsibility

Priorities & Key Components

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

3/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

fairness, ensuring AI systems operate without bias

Priorities & Key Components

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

3/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

human values, ensuring technology respects individual dignity and rights

Priorities & Key Components

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

3/5

Protection of personal data and private life

privacy protection, ensuring AI systems safeguard personal data in line with the latest security standards.

Priorities & Key Components

screening score · 2026-10-23

Transparency

3/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

transparency, ensuring decision-making processes are understandable

Priorities & Key Components

screening score · 2026-10-23

Enforcement

2/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

Emphasizes the critical importance of transparency and establishment of checkpoints within AI tools, enabling governments to ensure compliance with ethical standards and to place the necessary accountability mechanisms to address any potential violations.

Priorities & Key Components

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

0/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

artificial_intelligence international_relations ai_governance ethics sustainability safety