The UAE is a constitutional federation of seven emirates. Abu Dhabi city is the capital of the UAE. Arabic is the official language of the UAE.Islam is the official religion in the UAE. The UAE is 4 hours ahead of GMT. The Arab Emirati Dirham (AED) is pegged to the US dollar (USD). 1 USD = AED 3.6725. The UAE passport holds the 1st position globally. The area's history can be traced back to 6000 B.C. The UAE as a federation did not exist then. The area and the surrounding region was referred to as Arabian Peninsula. This page provides a brief about life in the area during ancient times and the major events that took place on this land that affected the sovereignty and freedom of its people and lead them to form the country of the United Arab Emirates. The UAE has a rich culture and heritage that reflects traditional Arab and Islamic values. Environment and terrain also influenced the lifestyle. Read to know about the different aspects of the Emirati culture, and their inspirations then and now. The UAE's Heritage Tolerance and co-existence Sports and recreation Tolerance and co-existence Tolerance initiatives Tolerance and peace The UAE’s support to human fraternity The UAE’s law against discrimination, hatred and extremism Centres for countering extremism Protection of human rights is guaranteed as per the UAE's Constitution. Special efforts and initiatives are undertaken to protect the rights of women, children, seniors, people of determination and foreign workers in the UAE. Human rights in the UAE The Permanent Committee for Human Rights National Human Rights Institution Combatting human trafficking Fostering tolerance and co-existence Human rights as per the UAE's Constitution Protecting the rights of people of determination (people with special needs) Report discrimination Rights of prison inmates Law on the rights of Senior Emiratis Rule of law and human rights Women’s rights in the UAE The Constitution was permanently adopted in July 1996. It explains the main rules of the political and constitutional organisation of the UAE. The Constitution has 152 articles establishing the basis of the UAE and the rights of citizens in ten areas. The UAE is run by a federal government and the local governments of the seven emirates. The powers and roles of the entities and the leaders are defined by the Constitution. H. H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the President of the UAE. H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE. The UAE Government The President and his deputies The Federal Supreme Council The UAE Cabinet The Federal National Council The Federal Judiciary The Federal Government The political system Government leaders The local governments of the seven emirates Government leaders H. H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan The late H. H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum This section provides a brief overview of the state of science and technology in the UAE and the efforts undertaken to develop it. Science and technology Developing science and technology through education Key sectors in science and technology Strategies for science, technology and industry Inspiration behind the advancement Policies on industry, science and technology Tax incentives for innovation-driven businesses Scientific research Quantum computing in the UAE Key sectors in science and technology Space science and technology Information and communication technology 3D printing, 3D Printing Strategic Alliance Nuclear science and technology Scientific research UAE Research Map Researcher platform The UAE’s support to youth’s efforts in research Space science and technology National Space Academy Space regulation Space programmes Space regulatory authorities Contests to promote space research Space Data Center The National Space Fund Information and communication technology ICT in government Investments in ICT Telecommunications This section provides an overview of the UAE's seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. This section covers the efforts of the federal and local governments to make the UAE, a smart country. Digital transformation Digital technology Regulatory framework Digital inclusion Whole-of-government approach National Digital Transformation Program - Impact Digital transformation Cooperation and collaboration Digital services and service channels Platforms and apps Safe and convenient digital experience Strategies, policies and initiatives Digital technology Artificial intelligence Agentic AI for Government Services Emerging technologies Virtual reality Blockchain in the UAE government Quantum computing in the UAE Advanced Mobile Location Regulatory framework Space regulation Electronic Transactions and Trust Services law The UAE Government Charter for Future Services-The UAE Promise Regulation of digital properties Regulatory sandboxes in the UAE Use of autonomous vehicles Citizens' right to access government information Digital inclusion Co-creation and designing of public services Community Engagement Unit Digital Participation Strategy On-site Assistance for Digital Services in the UAE Community and public engagement Optimising customer happiness with public services 04 Unified interactive platform UAE Government social media accounts User satisfaction with digital services eServices for Rural and Remote Areas in the UAE Bridging digital divide Data protection laws Open government data Hadaq – an interactive map for fishing in the UAE Labour market data Space Data Center Geospatial data platforms The Enabler - a national data enabler platform SDGs’ data hubs Data operability UAE Hackathons - open data competitions Predictive map for future cases Expenditures on ICT goods and services Abu Dhabi Digital Digital Sharjah Smart sustainable cities Whole-of-government approach Digital employment Digital environment Digital social protection Digital economy Digital education Digital justice Chief Information Officer (CIO) Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) Cooperation and collaboration Global Digital Compact Overseeing digital transformation in the UAE The UAE’s cooperation in digital transformation Digital services and service channels Smart payment channels Online services for vulnerable groups Government service excellence Digital invoicing Platforms and apps Digital Government-DGov website UAE API Marketplace Unified Digital Platform (UDP) Safe and convenient digital experience Proactive services and lifecycle approach Personalised and cohesive user experience Digital wellbeing Cyber safety and digital security Strategies, policies and initiatives Strategies for government services and digital transformation Policies for government services and digital transformation The UAE mGovernment initiative - 2013 Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence in government policies AI in transportation ‘Create apps in Dubai’ Learning artificial intelligence The ‘Rules as Code’ platform The 'Arabic Dictionary of Artificial Intelligence' Robotic applications Community and public engagement Crowdsourcing - DCT Abu Dhabi ‘Wyakom’ - a public engagement platform 50×50 Initiative – Involving the students in planning the next 50 years Generative AI Commemorative Coin Design Competition The Community Design platform for Wellbeing 2071 Moonshot Apprenticeship Program Children's right to participate eVoting in the UAE Digital inclusion and participation UAE Hackathons - open data competitions ‘Designing the Next 50’ – a public participation project to shape the future of the UAE Public Private People Partnership (PPPP) UAE Hackathons - open data competitions Nothing is Impossible Hackathon OMAC COVID-19 Hackathon The UAE Hackathon website Open data competition reports Digital employment Insurance against job loss Online training eServices for jobs Protection of workers’ rights Searching for a job Insurance against defaulting/non-compliant employers Employment contracts: duration and models in the private sector Payment of salaries/wages Terminating employment contracts and arbitrary dismissal Digital environment Environmental Geospatial platform eServices for environment and energy Open Government data - environment and energy Digital social protection Digital wellbeing Digital health ecosystem Use of IoT in the health sector ICT in the health sector - legislations and policies Digital education Distance learning in times of COVID-19 Online training Digital justice Smart transformation of the judicial system The eFiling system Virtual digital pleading Virtual litigation Online services for vulnerable groups Online services for workers from foreign countries Online services for women People with limited income Online services for senior Emiratis Protection, support and assistance of people of determination Online services for youth Online services for domestic workers The UAE Government launches strategies, policies, initiatives and awards to achieve and recognise overall development. Find the strategies, policies, initiatives and awards here. Strategies, policies, initiatives and awards Strategies and visions Strategies and visions Strategies for government services and digital transformation Programmes for boosting business Foreign affairs Future shaping and innovation Justice and safety Artificial Intelligence Human resources development and education Strategies for science, technology and industry Environment and energy Business and economy Strategies and plans until 2021 Developing public policies in the UAE Policies for government services and digital transformation Business and economy Artificial Intelligence Policies on industry, science and technology Transport and infrastructure Environment and energy Justice and safety Art and culture Environment and energy Government service Tolerance and peace Society and humanitarian work Strategies for government services and digital transformation Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme The General Framework for Adopting Sustainable Digital Transformation The UAE Digital Government Strategy 2025 Central Bank Digital Currency Strategy - the Digital Dirham The Government Experience Exchange Programme Dubai’s Digital Strategy The UAE Strategy for Government Services Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027 Dubai Metaverse Strategy Dubai Data Strategy Dubai Paperless Strategy Programmes for boosting business Dubai Resilience Strategy National Programme to Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience Proactive Financial Institution Resilience Package Tax incentives for innovation-driven businesses The Dubai Family Business Management Programme Dubai Economic Leadership Program United Global Emirates Campaign Become our partner, Make it in the Emirates National Cyber Security Accreditation Program Dubai Cyber Security Strategy - Updated Cyber Incident Response Framework Cyber Incident Response Plan Cyber Security Information Sharing Framework National Cyber Security Governance Framework Foreign affairs Strategy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2023-2026 Future shaping and innovation ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision National Strategy for Advanced Innovation The Fifty-Year Charter Future Foresight Strategy UAE Centennial 2071 Ajman Vision 2030 Umm Al Quwain Vision 2033 Justice and safety Security and safety strategy - 2026 Strategic plan for justice-2026 Artificial Intelligence UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence National Program for Artificial Intelligence National Sports Strategy - 2031

Human resources development and education Strategies for improving digital skills and eGovernment literacy The SkillUp programme The UAE Strategy for Talent Attraction and Retention National Program for Advanced Skills Advanced Skills Strategy The National Employment Strategy 2031 National Strategy for Higher Education 2030 National Literacy Strategy Strategies for science, technology and industry Fourth Industrial Revolution Program - ‘UAE Industry 4.0’ National R&D Leadership Programme The ‘Industrialists Program’ The National In-Country Value (ICV) Program Dubai Research and Development Programme Dubai Robotics and Automation Program Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy National Programme to Transform Technology The UAE's Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Strategy Dubai 3D Printing Strategy Operation 300bn, the UAE’s industrial strategy Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030 The UAE Astronaut Programme National Space Strategy 2030 National Advanced Sciences Agenda 2031 National Space Programme Science, Technology and Innovation Roadmap and Portal The Dubai, Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Program Environment and energy The UAE's Net Zero 2050 Strategy Abu Dhabi Climate Change Strategy National Climate Adaptation Action Plan The National Framework for Sustainable Development The Dubai Farms programme National Hydrogen Strategy The National Strategy to Combat Desertification UAE Wind Program UAE Energy Strategy 2050 The UAE’s Green Agenda - 2030 The National Air Quality Agenda 2031 Environment Vision 2030 (Abu Dhabi) Dubai Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2021-2041 Dubai Food Security Strategy The UAE National Invasive Species Strategy and Action Plan (NISSAP) 2022-2026 RAK Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Strategy 2040 Dubai Clean Energy Strategy National Water and Energy Demand Management Programme National Food Security Strategy 2051 National Climate Change Plan of the UAE 2017–2050 The UAE Water Security Strategy 2036 Business and economy Dubai International Growth initiative ‘Investment Readiness Acceleration' programme Dubai eCommerce strategy National Grant Program for Culture and Creativity The Dubai Family Business Management Programme Ministry of Finance Strategic Plan 2023-2026 The National Agenda for Entrepreneurship and SMEs Central Bank Digital Currency Strategy - the Digital Dirham Dubai Economic Agenda D33 The ‘National Program for Coders’ Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 National Strategy for the Cultural and Creative Industries Digital Economy Strategy Dubai Creative Economy Strategy Emirates Development Bank Strategy Federal Government Public Debt Strategy National Genome Strategy National Nutrition Strategy 2030 Dubai Emergency Medical Services Strategy Abu Dhabi Healthcare Strategic Plan National Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery - Roadmap for 2026 Dubai Social Agenda 33 Abu Dhabi Family Wellbeing Strategy Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033 Mother of the Nation’s 50:50 Vision. The Senior Citizens’ Protection Specialists programme Abu Dhabi Social Support Programme Society and We the UAE 2031 Vision Federal social welfare programme UAE Gender Balance Council Strategy 2026 National Behavioural Reward Programme The UAE NAP for the implementation of UN SCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031 National Youth Agenda and Strategy National Tolerance Programme UAE Tourism Strategy 2031 The UAE Strategy for Domestic Tourism Dubai Commercial Transport Strategy 2030 Dubai Marine Transport Master Plan-2030 The UAE Railway Programme Dubai Comprehensive Flexible Mobility Plan Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan Abu Dhabi Transportation Mobility Management Strategy Surface Transport Master Plan (Abu Dhabi) Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 Dubai Autonomous Transportation Strategy Fujairah 2040 Plan Strategies and plans until 2021 Government Accelerators Programme - Ghadan 21 Abu Dhabi Comprehensive Strategy for People of Determination 2020-2024 Dubai Tourism Strategy 2020 The Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Dubai Blockchain Strategy Sharjah Tourism Vision 2021 National Agenda Umm Al Quwain Vision 2021 January 4, 2020 Charter Emirates Blockchain Strategy 2021 Smart Dubai 2021 Strategy Dubai Plan 2021 Dubai Health Strategy 2021 Government Communication Strategy 2017-2021 National Nutrition Strategy 2017-2021 Dubai Internet of Things Strategy The National Strategy for Motherhood and Childhood 2017-2021 National Strategy for the Year of Giving National Strategy for Empowerment of Emirati Women The National Environmental Education and Awareness Strategy Foreign Aid Strategy 2017-2021 Ministry of Finance Strategic Plan 2017-2021 Strategic Plan for the Rights of Children with Disabilities 2017-2021 Ministry of Education Strategic Plan 2017-2021 National Cybersecurity strategy 2019 Ministry of Justice's Strategic Plan 2021 The UAE Soft Power Strategy National Innovation Strategy Policies for government services and digital transformation Digital Government Service Policy National Digital Accessibility Policy National Policy for Quality of Digital Life The ‘Services 360’ policy of Dubai Unified Digital Platform Policy Digital Customer and Digital Government Service Policy Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Policy Internet Access Management Regulatory Policy National Data Exchange Security Policy National Encryption Policy National Secure Remote Work Policy National Third Party Security Policy National Vulnerability Disclosure Policy The National Cyber Security Policy for Artificial Intelligence The National Policy for the Internet of Things Security National Cloud Security Policy Business and economy Digital Procurement policy National Economic Clusters Policy UAE Export Development Policy UAE Circular Economy Policy National Policy for Improving Women’s Health National Policy for Promoting Healthy Lifestyles National Autism Policy Artificial Intelligence The UAE Charter for the Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence The UAE's International Stance on Artificial Intelligence Policy The National Cyber Security Policy for Artificial Intelligence Policies on industry, science and technology Innovation and Creativity General Policy Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Space Services Policy The UAE's National Space Policy The Research and Development Governance Policy UAE Policy for Advanced Industries ‘Sports for All’ policy Transport and infrastructure Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Policy General Policy for Sustainable Aviation Fuel National Electric Vehicles Policy Environment and energy The UAE Policy for Integrated Management of Recyclable Materials General Policy for Sustainable Aviation Fuel National Electric Vehicles Policy National Policy on Biofuels UAE Environment Policy Child Protection Policy – Abu Dhabi Dubai Community Participation Policy Home Finance Policy National Child Protection Policy in Educational Institutions in the UAE National Policy for Empowerment of Emirati Women - 2031 Family Protection Policy The National Policy for Senior Emiratis UAE National Family Policy The National Policy for Empowering People of Determination Discover the UAE’s economy, growth drivers, and investment opportunities The UAE's economy Features of the UAE's solid economy Entities responsible for economic activities Islamic economy Digital economy Circular economy UAE Export Development Policy Emirates Development Bank Strategy Economic Security Center of Dubai (ESCD) Dubai Economic Agenda D33 This section aims to provide detailed information about the UAE Government’s budget and expenditures in the crucial areas of ICT goods and services, social protection, education, environment, healthcare, human resources, finance and justice. Government budget and expenditure Participatory budget Digital government development budget Social protection budget Environment budget Healthcare budget Human resources budget Expenditures on ICT goods and services Government expenditure This section brings together various international reports that measure competitiveness of countries in various fields such as ICT, human resources, advanced IT infrastructure etc. The reports follow standard methodologies to rank countries. The UAE leads the region and the world in several areas such as telecommunications, health and gender parity. The UAE's competitiveness Human Development Report Global Soft Power Index Digital Government Online Services Index (DGOSI) Gender gap reports Global Information Technology Reports Global Labour Resilience Index (GLRI) ICT Development Index 2024 Various international competitiveness reports Future Possibilities Index The UN E-Government Survey Global Competitiveness Report (WEF) IMD World Competitiveness Ranking IMD World Digital Competitiveness UAE global credit rating Digital transformation - facts and numbers Steps to enhance government performance Steps to enhance government performance Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme The UAE Government annual meetings Government Excellence Model (GEM) Accountable government performance Global Star Rating System for services Government Accelerators User satisfaction with digital services Guidelines to measure and increase govt digital maturity The Digital Readiness Retreat This page provides brief biographies of the then sheikhs of the seven emirates that co-founded the UAE A global framework advancing sustainable development, inclusion, and shared prosperity The UN's 2030 Agenda The UAE and the SDGs 3. Good health and well-being 4. Quality education 5. Gender equality 6. Clean water and sanitation 7. Affordable and clean energy 8. Decent work and economic growth 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure 10. Reduced inequalities 11. Sustainable cities and communities 12. Responsible consumption and production 13. Climate action 14. Life below water 15. Life on land 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions 17. Partnerships for the goals The UAE and the SDGs The UAE’s National Committee on SDGs The UAE SDG Data Hub In this section, you will find information relating to the UAE’s vision for the future and the strategic roadmap to achieve it. UAE In The Future The UAE's Future Roadmap The Principles of the 50 Future Foresight Strategy Projects of the 50 ‘Designing the Next 50’ – a public participation project to shape the future of the UAE 50×50 Initiative – Involving the students in planning the next 50 years The ‘Future Fit’ seal Dubai Future Readiness Index Future Possibilities Index Museum of the Future Projects of the 50 First set of ‘Projects of the 50’ Second set of ‘Projects of the 50’ - NAFIS The UAE Railway Programme UAE Tourism Strategy 2031 Emirati interplanetary mission 2028 The UAE is a constitutional federation of seven emirates. Abu Dhabi city is the capital of the UAE. Arabic is the official language of the UAE.Islam is the official religion in the UAE. The UAE is 4 hours ahead of GMT. The Arab Emirati Dirham (AED) is pegged to the US dollar (USD). 1 USD = AED 3.6725. The UAE passport holds the 1st position globally. The area's history can be traced back to 6000 B.C. The UAE as a federation did not exist then. The area and the surrounding region was referred to as Arabian Peninsula. This page provides a brief about life in the area during ancient times and the major events that took place on this land that affected the sovereignty and freedom of its people and lead them to form the country of the United Arab Emirates. The UAE has a rich culture and heritage that reflects traditional Arab and Islamic values. Environment and terrain also influenced the lifestyle. Read to know about the different aspects of the Emirati culture, and their inspirations then and now. Protection of human rights is guaranteed as per the UAE's Constitution. Special efforts and initiatives are undertaken to protect the rights of women, children, seniors, people of determination and foreign workers in the UAE. The Constitution was permanently adopted in July 1996. It explains the main rules of the political and constitutional organisation of the UAE. The Constitution has 152 articles establishing the basis of the UAE and the rights of citizens in ten areas. The UAE is run by a federal government and the local governments of the seven emirates. The powers and roles of the entities and the leaders are defined by the Constitution. H. H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the President of the UAE. H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE. This section provides a brief overview of the state of science and technology in the UAE and the efforts undertaken to develop it. This section provides an overview of the UAE's seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. This section covers the efforts of the federal and local governments to make the UAE, a smart country. The UAE Government launches strategies, policies, initiatives and awards to achieve and recognise overall development. Find the strategies, policies, initiatives and awards here. Discover the UAE’s economy, growth drivers, and investment opportunities This section aims to provide detailed information about the UAE Government’s budget and expenditures in the crucial areas of ICT goods and services, social protection, education, environment, healthcare, human resources, finance and justice. This section brings together various international reports that measure competitiveness of countries in various fields such as ICT, human resources, advanced IT infrastructure etc. The reports follow standard methodologies to rank countries. The UAE leads the region and the world in several areas such as telecommunications, health and gender parity. This page provides brief biographies of the then sheikhs of the seven emirates that co-founded the UAE A global framework advancing sustainable development, inclusion, and shared prosperity In this section, you will find information relating to the UAE’s vision for the future and the strategic roadmap to achieve it. ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision aims to double the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) from AED 1.49 trillion to AED 3 trillion. It represents a national plan to shape the future of the country for the next 10 years, with focus on social, economic, investment and development aspects. UAE Nation Brand People all over the world voted for the ‘7 Lines’ design to be the UAE’s logo for the next 50 years. The logo represents the seven emirates and the seven founding fathers, and complements the slogan ‘Make it Happen’. The UAE Government calls on all entities to use this logo in their initiatives and events to convey the UAE’s story to the world. H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai launched the Mobile Government initiative to make government services available round the clock. The initiative is in line with Vision 2021 that foresees high quality of life that is sustainable and preserves national identity. UAE Centennial 2071 The ‘UAE Centennial 2071’ is a long-term government plan that encompasses a national strategy to strengthen the country’s reputation and soft power; ensure that government revenue is diversified, relying less on oil; introduce education programmes focused on advanced IT and engineering and build Emirati values and ethics for future ...