United Arab Emirates

In force (3)

• AE
  UAE AI Charter

  GuidelineUAE Government (Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office)Non-binding

  Federal policy charter setting 12 principles for AI development and use in the UAE, including human-machine ties, safety, algorithmic bias, data privacy, transparency, human oversight, governance and accountability, and compliance with treaties and applicable laws.

  In forceEffective 10 Jun 2024
• AE
  National AI Strategy 2031

  StrategyUAE Government (AI Office)Non-bindingPartly confirmed

  National strategy with eight objectives aiming to make the UAE a global AI leader by 2031, covering priority sectors, talent, research, data infrastructure, AI in government services and governance/regulation.

  In forceAdopted 21 Apr 2019
• AE
  DIFC Regulation 10

  RegulationDubai International Financial Centre Authority / DIFC Commissioner of Data ProtectionBindingPartly confirmed

  Applies within the DIFC free zone to deployers and operators of AI systems that process personal data. Requires clear notice at first use describing purposes, underlying principles and safeguards; certification-based demonstrations of compliance; and for high-risk processing an Autonomous Systems Officer with DPO-like duties.

  In force

What the rules require

Obligation types found across United Arab Emirates's instruments. Filled dot: imposed by a binding instrument. Ring: guidance only.

Timeline

• 10 Jun 2024
  UAE AI Charter

  Adopted and took effect
• 21 Apr 2019
  National AI Strategy 2031

  Adopted