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Ajman has moved its government-wide artificial intelligence program from planning into execution, launching a three-year effort to coordinate AI adoption across public-sector entities. The program targets 100 AI initiatives and establishes the governance and operational foundations for how government agencies adopt AI. Sheikh Humaid bin Ammar Al Nuaimi, Member of the Executive Council and Leader of the Ajman Artificial Intelligence Program, announced the transition. The program is designed to do more than deploy technology - it sets up governance structures, builds workforce capabilities, develops implementation standards, and coordinates AI projects across government entities. The implementation phase follows months of preparation. The program launched in May, followed by an initial coordination meeting. In July, officials approved its institutional operating model and finalized requirements for the first implementation phase. The latest milestone introduces the program's first regulatory package, formally starting execution.

What the regulatory package covers

The program aims to deliver 100 AI initiatives aligned with the eight pillars of Ajman Vision. The regulatory package establishes governance through three instruments, including the creation of Enablement and Governance Committees and an Executive Team to oversee implementation. It also defines responsibilities, implementation timelines, participating government entities, and coordination mechanisms. Early implementation activities include appointing AI coordinators across government departments, cataloguing existing and potential AI use cases, activating governance committees, and developing a common operating framework and standardized processes for approving AI projects. Government teams working on similar adoption efforts can find related material on AI for Government. Sheikh Humaid said the program had entered a phase focused on institutional implementation, translating AI capabilities into improvements in government operations and public service delivery. He said the initiative is built around governance, enablement, and capacity building to ensure coordinated adoption across government.

Why this matters for government professionals

For public-sector employees, the program creates defined roles and clear processes. AI coordinators will be appointed across departments, and a standardized approval process will govern how AI projects move forward. That gives government staff a structured path for proposing and running AI initiatives, plus a coordinated approach to building AI capabilities. Policy makers involved in similar governance work can build on this foundation with the AI Learning Path for Policy Makers.