The Ministry of Finance has unveiled a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence plan aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and driving innovation across the UAE’s financial sector.
Announced during a high-level AI retreat, the plan is built around six strategic pillars: Financial Foresight, Smart Operations, Data Governance, Capacity Development, Infrastructure, and Organisational Impact. Senior ministry officials, AI experts, and key strategic partners gathered to review the ministry’s AI maturity assessment and align future goals.
Fatima Yousef Al Naqbi, Acting Assistant Under-Secretary for the Support Services Sector, said the retreat was part of ongoing efforts to embed AI best practices into public finance.
“AI has become a strategic tool to guide policies and create real added value in financial planning and government management,”
she noted.
The new roadmap aims to strengthen digital readiness, promote innovation, and deepen collaboration between public and private sectors. It also positions the ministry to play a leading role in the UAE’s broader digital transformation.
Participants reviewed detailed findings from the ministry’s AI maturity assessment, which evaluated data readiness, governance, skills, and ethical standards. These insights were discussed in interactive sessions to ensure alignment with long-term development objectives.
The initiative underscores the Ministry of Finance’s commitment to using emerging technologies to advance sustainable development and enhance institutional performance across government finance operations.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
