Abu dhabi: In line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, attended the Agentic AI Retreat. His Highness was accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and H.H. Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. The Retreat brought together more than 400 ministers, federal government leaders, and media officials to present comprehensive executive plans for a national system focused on integrating Agentic AI models into government operations, reinforcing the UAE's position as a global leader in shaping this transformative future.
According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum expressed that the transformation of 50% of government services and operations through Agentic AI is advancing the vision for the UAE to lead the world in this transition. He announced the launch of the first cohort of AI agents covering procurement, tax audit, customer happiness, and technical support, and celebrated the graduation of a new cohort from the Federal Artificial Intelligence Programme. His Highness emphasized that what is being built is not just a government project, but a model that will inspire the world, ensuring that technology serves people and enhances quality of life.
His Highness, along with His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, reviewed the general framework of the UAE Government's new ecosystem, presented by UAE ministers at the Retreat. The Retreat featured specialised workshops for government leaders to develop concepts and enhance the integration of Agentic AI across various facets of government work, alongside the graduation of the sixth cohort of the Artificial Intelligence Programme.
During the national Retreat, the UAE Government launched the nation's first cohort of AI Agents, featuring four specialised systems powered by Agentic AI. This initiative aligns with the UAE's strategic direction to transition 50% of government operations and services into AI-powered models within two years. The initial rollout includes the Procurement AI Agent, the Tax Auditing AI Agent, the Customer Happiness AI Agent, and the Technical Support AI Agent, each designed to support vital sectors and enhance operational efficiency.
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, during a keynote session, detailed ADNOC's AI transformation and announced the launch of ENERGYai, a platform connecting intelligent agents across the energy value chain. He emphasized that ADNOC's AI-powered corporate services programme now deploys over 115 AI agents, with 20,000 employees trained to build job-specific Agentic AI models, resulting in 3,000 active models supporting daily tasks.
Omar Sultan Al Olama highlighted the role of Agentic AI as a strategic driver of global government competitiveness, noting that early adopters of Agentic AI are poised to lead global governance and competitiveness indexes. He emphasized the UAE's position as a global pioneer in utilising AI to build the government of the future.
In a session titled 'Governments in the Era of Agentic AI: Redefining the Government Work Model', Luukas Ilves provided a comprehensive vision of how Agentic AI is reshaping government systems worldwide, discussing the essential requirements for governments to redesign their operations and services amid this transition.