Abu Dhabi collaborates with Microsoft and G42 to create the world’s first fully AI-native government by 2027. This ambitious partnership focuses on enhancing government efficiency and improving public services through advanced artificial intelligence and cloud technologies.
What’s Happening & Why This Matters
The Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE) recently entered a major agreement with tech leader Microsoft and Core42, part of Abu Dhabi-based AI giant G42. Together, they are building a sovereign cloud infrastructure designed for government use. This cloud system will process over 11 million daily interactions involving government agencies, citizens, businesses, and residents.
Ahmed Tamim Hisham Al Kuttab, Chairman of DGE, highlights the project’s value: “Technology transforms government interactions, making them more efficient and intuitive. This partnership marks a key milestone in our digital journey. We’re creating a powerful platform that reshapes government services by integrating Microsoft’s cloud capabilities with G42’s AI strengths.”
The agreement supports Abu Dhabi’s goal of becoming the first utterly AI-driven government globally. This initiative aims to fully automate all government operations by 2027. Abu Dhabi’s ambitious plan includes investing AED13 billion (US$3.54 billion) in digital infrastructure as part of its Digital Strategy 2025-2027.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella emphasizes the global significance: “AI is reshaping how governments serve citizens. Our collaboration with Abu Dhabi and G42 positions the emirate as a public sector AI adoption leader. We’re proud to support Abu Dhabi’s vision of becoming fully AI-native.”
Core42’s Sovereign Public Cloud, powered by Microsoft Azure, ensures government data remains secure and sovereign. Peng Xiao, CEO of G42, explains this partnership further: “Core42’s cloud, enhanced by our Insight platform, maintains data sovereignty while leveraging advanced innovation. It’s more than technology — a commitment to a resilient, future-ready digital infrastructure.”
Innovations like TAMM 3.0, Abu Dhabi’s integrated government services app, have already shown positive impacts. The app reduced in-person customer visits by 90%, making over 73% of transactions instant. These advances highlight Abu Dhabi’s commitment to streamlined, transparent, and accessible public services.
TF Summary: What’s Next
Abu Dhabi’s collaboration with Microsoft and G42 sets a clear path toward becoming an AI-native government. The following steps will likely include rolling out more AI-driven public services and refining cloud infrastructure. This ongoing transformation positions Abu Dhabi as a global leader in government AI, promising improved efficiency, security, and innovation across the public sector.
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