The UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, convened at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi on Monday to approve key decisions aimed at advancing the nation’s legislative processes. The meeting was attended by key government figures, including Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
During the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the approval of a landmark initiative—the establishment of the Regulatory Intelligence Office. This office will oversee the creation of a comprehensive legislative plan that integrates both federal and local laws in the UAE. The initiative will leverage cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) to link these laws with judicial rulings, executive procedures, and public services, creating a system that allows the government to track the daily impact of laws on the economy and society.
Sheikh Mohammed described the new system as a transformative approach to legislation, powered by AI, which will make the lawmaking process faster and more precise. “This new legislative system, powered by artificial intelligence, will change how we create laws, making the process faster and more precise. It will ensure that our legislative framework stands out, aligning our laws with the best global practices while staying true to the unique path of our rapid development,” he said.
The initiative introduces a first-of-its-kind integrated regulatory intelligence ecosystem, marking a global first in smart governance. The system aims to proactively manage legislative planning by enabling the UAE government to stay ahead of fast-evolving global geopolitical, economic, social, and technological landscapes. Through the system, the UAE will build the largest national legislative database, integrating not only federal and local legislation but also judicial rulings, government processes, services, and field-level systems.
The new system will allow the government to monitor global legislative trends in real time and assess their relevance to the UAE’s specific context. It is designed to identify gaps or inconsistencies within the national legal framework and to ensure that the UAE’s laws remain adaptable to the changing world. According to Sheikh Mohammed, the system will accelerate the legislative process by up to 70 percent, significantly reducing the time and effort required for research, drafting, evaluation, and enactment.
In line with the launch of this new ecosystem, the UAE Cabinet also approved the establishment of the Regulatory Intelligence Office, which will be housed within the Cabinet’s General Secretariat. This office will be responsible for designing, implementing, and coordinating the system in partnership with federal and local authorities, as well as private sector stakeholders.
The establishment of the Regulatory Intelligence Office reflects the UAE’s commitment to building a new generation of governance that combines human insight with AI efficiency. The goal is to create legislation that is not only faster and smarter but also more adaptable to the needs of a rapidly changing world.
This groundbreaking move positions the UAE as a global leader in smart governance and sets a new precedent for the future of legislative processes in the digital age.
