UAE Wants to Use AI to Draft Newer Laws

In a recent cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)announced a series of forward-looking initiatives, including the creation of a Regulatory Intelligence Office designed to integrate artificial intelligence into the country’s legislative ecosystem, the Financial Times reported.

“It promises to revolutionise the legislative process, making it faster, more accurate, and aligned with global best practices," His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister of the UAE, told local media.

The Regulatory Intelligence Office will develop a unified legislative framework that links federal and local laws with judicial rulings, executive regulations, and public services.

Leveraging large-scale data and AI, the office will recommend legislative updates and assess the real-world effects of existing laws on both citizens and the economy.

It will also collaborate with international research institutions to tailor global best practices to the UAE’s unique governance model.

UAE was also the first nation to appoint a minister of artificial intelligence back in 2017. In 2023, Al Olama, recognized as the world's first minister for artificial intelligence, was included in Time Magazine's inaugural list of the 100 most influential people in AI.