October 30, 2025

UAE President Reconstitutes Abu Dhabi Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council

Advanced Technology Council

Abu Dhabi, The Gulf Observer: In his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a resolution reconstituting the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC).

According to the decree, His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan will serve as Chairman of the Council, while His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been appointed Vice-Chairman.

The Council’s membership includes Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak as Secretary-General, along with Dr. Ahmed Mubarak bin Nawi Al Mazrouei, Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, Humaid Obaid Abushibs, Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi, Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai, Ahmed Tamim Hisham Al Kuttab, and Peng Xiao.

Since its inception, the AIATC has played a central role in formulating, implementing, and overseeing policies and strategies related to artificial intelligence and advanced technologies in Abu Dhabi. The Council continues to lead initiatives in funding, investment, and research in cooperation with local and international partners, reflecting the vision of the UAE’s wise leadership.

The reconstitution of the AIATC underscores Abu Dhabi’s commitment to keeping pace with the rapid global advancements in AI and emerging technologies. It also supports the Abu Dhabi Digital Government Strategy 2025–2027, which seeks to position Abu Dhabi as the world’s first fully AI-native government by 2027 through strategic investments driving digital transformation and ecosystem development.