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UAE
AI Governance in the UAE
The UAE has the world's first AI Ministry, a National AI Strategy 2031 targeting AED 335 billion AI contribution, and DIFC's sophisticated AI governance framework — making it the Gulf's leading AI jurisdiction.
PDPL (Federal Decree-Law 45/2021)
UAE Personal Data Protection Law — data subject rights, purpose limitation, cross-border transfer restrictions.
DIFC AI Framework
Dubai International Financial Centre — most AI-specific governance framework in the Middle East, applies to ~5,000 DIFC-registered companies.
National AI Strategy 2031
Government framework positioning UAE as global AI leader — governance enables rather than constrains AI adoption.
ADGM Framework
Abu Dhabi Global Market — own data protection and AI governance regime for Abu Dhabi financial hub.