"The AI-Powered UAE theme focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence and digital transformation to address national challenges, improve government efficiency, and enhance sustainability. By integrating cutting-edge AI solutions such as predictive analytics, machine learning for process automation, and natural language processing for citizen engagement, this theme transforms government services and operations. Through AI-driven innovations, government entities can streamline workflows, optimize resource allocation, and deliver smarter, more responsive services.

How might we leverage AI to create a clear, inclusive, and data-driven understanding and definition of neurodiversity, ensuring accurate representation?

Neurodiversity encompasses a wide range of cognitive and neurological differences, making it challenging to define and measure consistently. The absence of a standardized framework can lead to variability in understanding, assessment, and support systems, impacting individuals and their families who rely on clear, reliable information. As expectations for more inclusive and personalized approaches grow, AI presents an opportunity to enhance data-driven insights, refine definitions, and provide tailored support. By leveraging AI, it is possible to develop more structured, accessible, and responsive solutions that better address the diverse needs of neurodiverse individuals while fostering greater understanding and inclusivity.

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How might we use AI to improve the early identification and accurate diagnosis of neurodiverse individuals while addressing stigma-related barriers to disclosure and reducing underdiagnosis?

Stigma and lack of awareness often prevent individuals from disclosing their neurodiversity, leading to underdiagnosis and inaccurate statistics. This can limit access to essential support, resources, and accommodations, further reinforcing misconceptions about neurodiversity. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a powerful tool to address these challenges by enhancing early identification, improving diagnostic accuracy, and reducing bias in assessments. Through data-driven insights, behavioral analysis, and predictive modeling, AI can help create more inclusive, stigma-free approaches to recognizing and supporting neurodiverse individuals.

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How might we leverage AI to enhance the scalability and global competitiveness of national tech products and services, ensuring their successful entry into international markets?

The UAE is committed to building a diverse knowledge-based economy by fostering the development and global expansion of national tech products and services. To remain competitive, these innovations must scale effectively and navigate international market challenges, including regulatory barriers, competition, and market adaptability. Artificial Intelligence presents a key opportunity to enhance scalability, optimize market entry strategies, and strengthen global competitiveness. By leveraging AI-driven insights, automation, and predictive analytics, national tech businesses can improve their international positioning and accelerate growth.

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How can AI be leveraged to continuously upskill talent, bridge the skills gap in high-tech industries, and ensure a future-ready workforce aligned with global and governmental strategies?

The rapid evolution of emerging technologies has made specialized skills more valuable and essential for global competitiveness. As industries increasingly rely on advanced technologies, the demand for highly skilled talent continues to rise. However, the fast-paced nature of technological advancements creates a widening skills gap, making it difficult for organizations to keep their workforce aligned with industry needs. To maintain global and governmental competitiveness, there is an urgent need to leverage AI in workforce development—creating intelligent, adaptive learning systems that continuously upskill talent and predict future skill demands.

TDRA

How can we leverage modern technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance the accessibility of digital government services for people of determination and senior citizens, ensuring an inclusive, efficient, and seamless user experience?

As the UAE advances towards a fully integrated digital government, ensuring accessibility for all citizens remains a priority. To support this vision, the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has introduced the Digital Accessibility Policy, enabling seamless access to digital products, services, and information, particularly for People of Determination and senior citizens. This initiative reinforces the UAE’s commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that everyone can navigate and benefit from digital government services with ease. While significant progress has been made, opportunities exist to further enhance accessibility. Some users may find digital platforms challenging to navigate, highlighting the potential for expanded support for assistive technologies and more personalized digital experiences to better meet diverse needs and promote inclusivity.

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How might we utilize AI and advanced analytics to perform real-time sentiment analysis of social media discussions about the Ma'ashi platform, enabling the development of an intelligent dashboard that tracks emotions, detects trends, and identifies key areas of public interest?

The Ma'ashi digital pension platform is a significant step in the UAE’s digital transformation, offering Emirati employees, pensioners, and beneficiaries seamless access to pension-related services, including financial planning, end-of-service requests, and employment record updates. Given its role in managing sensitive pension data, gaining insights into public sentiment is essential for enhancing user experience and addressing concerns effectively. However, manually analyzing social media discussions is time-consuming and lacks real-time visibility into user satisfaction and emerging trends. By leveraging AI and advanced analytics, real-time sentiment analysis can offer valuable insights into public perception, engagement, and key areas of interest. Developing an intelligent dashboard to monitor emotions, detect trends, and highlight key topics will enable stakeholders to make data-driven improvements, strengthen user trust, and enhance service delivery proactively. https://gpssa.gov.ae/pages/ar/open-data

General Pension & Social Security Authority

How might we use advanced AI technologies, such as LLMs and AI-powered virtual agents, to improve real-time fire safety instructions and emergency guidance for Arabic-speaking citizens and residents in a more interactive and user-friendly way?

Civil Defense Authority continuously seeking innovative ways to enhance community awareness and emergency preparedness. Currently effective fire safety communication is critical for ensuring public safety, yet current awareness methods lack real-time responsiveness and personalization. The reliance on brochures, TV advertisements, and social media limits the ability to provide immediate, situation-specific guidance during emergencies. As a result, individuals may not receive timely, clear, or actionable instructions when they need them most. AI-powered technologies, such as LLMs and virtual agents, present an opportunity to bridge this gap. By integrating real-time, interactive, and Arabic-language emergency guidance, AI can help individuals navigate crises with accurate, accessible, and context-aware safety instructions.

Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority