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The first country to be run by AI? OpenAI's new initiative in Abu Dhabi
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November 2, 2026

The first country to be run by AI? OpenAI's new initiative in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is already preparing for a future in which artificial intelligence will be an integral part of government administration, and the aim is to expand the initiative across the entire United Arab Emirates. Today (Monday) four new agreements were announced with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, with the goal of integrating the technology into governmental services, the energy industry, investments, and education. The agreements were announced following a meeting between Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. At the heart of the initiative is a government project designed to enable AI systems to read regulations, review applications, and assist officials in decision‑making. And it is no longer just a vision: the first pilot is operating in Abu Dhabi’s Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, where AI is being used to review food import requests in accordance with regulations. The system helps identify violations and assess compliance, but final decisions are still made by government employees.

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