UAE Advances AI Policy And Infrastructure

In 2026 the UAE is advancing national AI policy and infrastructure, with public services integrating AI and public-private partnerships accelerating deployment, writes Walid Yehia, MD – South Gulf at Dell Technologies. Government strategies like the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031, energy and data-centre investments, and workforce upskilling aim to address sovereignty, autonomy risks, and rising computational demand. These moves position the UAE to scale AI while managing energy and governance challenges.