The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) has published a report on AI governance law and policy in the United Arab Emirates. The report provides an overview of the current legal and regulatory landscape, covering topics such as data protection, ethical guidelines, and sector-specific regulations related to AI. It also discusses the UAE's national AI strategy and its ambitions to become a leader in AI innovation. Why it matters: The report offers valuable insights for organizations seeking to understand and navigate the evolving AI governance landscape in the UAE.
The UAE is making major investments in AI to diversify its economy and exert global influence. These investments include partnerships with global tech companies, development of AI infrastructure, and the establishment of AI-focused institutions. The UAE aims to become a leader in AI research and development, attracting talent and fostering innovation. Why it matters: This strategic focus on AI could reshape the UAE's economic and geopolitical role in the region and beyond.
This study compares AI uptake in the UAE and Kuwait, analyzing how constitutional, collective-choice, and operational rules shape AI implementation and its impact on citizen centricity and public value creation. It finds that the UAE's concentrated authority and pro-innovation environment enable scaling AI initiatives, while Kuwait's dispersed governance and cautious approach limit progress despite similar resources. The research highlights the importance of vertical rule coherence over wealth in determining AI's public-value yield.