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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.