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Sheikh Mohammed launches AI-driven strategic planning cycle to achieve ‘We the UAE 2031 Vision’ 

H.H. highlighted proactiveness and future readiness as pillars of effective governance 
Sheikh Mohammed launches AI-driven strategic planning cycle to achieve ‘We the UAE 2031 Vision’ 
The new planning cycle launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed prioritizes artificial intelligence to streamline government processes and enhance efficiency. (Photo Credit: Dubai Media Office)

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, emphasized that proactiveness, future readiness, and strategic planning are fundamental pillars of the distinguished governance model embraced by the UAE government. This model not only enhances the nation’s global standing in terms of government efficiency and excellence but also fosters comprehensive and sustainable development across various sectors, accelerating the achievement of targets to advance national visions and strategies, Dubai Media Office reported.

His Highness stated: “We have launched the new strategic planning cycle for the Federal Government for 2031. This plan prioritizes artificial intelligence in government planning, process simplification, resource optimization, and enhanced financial efficiency.

“While in the past government success was measured by regulatory strength and comprehensive procedures, today it hinges on regulatory agility, streamlined processes, and intelligent resource management, a significantly more complex undertaking. Tools and priorities change, but the unwavering commitment to serve the people of the UAE remains constant,” His Highness added.

Sheikh Mohammed urged teams across ministries and federal government entities to commence developing government strategies founded on more innovative and flexible principles, integrating artificial intelligence and future technology solutions to expedite the realization of goals outlined in the ‘We the UAE 2031’ Vision.

His Highness issued these directives during the launch of the new strategic planning cycle titled ‘Towards Achieving We the UAE 2031 Vision,’ attended by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council; His Excellency Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, UAE minister of Cabinet Affairs; and Her Excellency Huda Al Hashimi, head of Strategy and Government Innovation for the UAE Government.

Core principles of proactive planning

The new strategic planning cycle signifies a critical phase in developing strategic planning methodologies within the federal government, aligning governmental work plans with the We the UAE 2031 Vision through a more intelligent, agile, and responsive approach to change.

This cycle encompasses 38 federal entities and brings together key public officials, including directors of strategy, future planning, and finance. It adopts the concept of proactive strategic planning as a core component, built on essential principles such as integrating strategic planning with artificial intelligence, simplifying procedures and optimizing resource utilization, activating national initiatives through federal entities’ plans, and embracing smart planning to achieve financial efficiency.

In this context, the Prime Minister’s Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs organized a strategic workshop attended by directors of strategy from ministries and federal government entities. The objective was to introduce salient features of the new cycle, which has been shortened from five years to three years to adeptly keep pace with rapid global changes, ensuring the highest levels of flexibility and capability to accommodate regular plan updates—enhancing government readiness and proactiveness in facing challenges.

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Enhancing decision-making efficiency

The workshop explored the strategic significance of the new planning model as a groundbreaking step toward establishing a smarter, more agile, and proactive planning cycle that reinforces the UAE’s leadership as a global model for the government of the future. It also bolsters the capacity of government entities to contribute to realizing the nation’s future vision.

The workshop reviewed the concept of strategic intelligence underpinning the new cycle and its significance as a core aspect of the government planning system. It emphasized its role in enabling more effective decision-making through advanced analytics, accurate data, and future forecasting tools—allowing decision-makers to comprehend change and develop proactive plans with integrated performance indicators linked to future challenges and opportunities.

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Additionally, the workshop highlighted enhancements in performance efficiency and the acceleration of execution through the updated planning cycle model, which advocates for simplifying procedures and reducing administrative requirements, enabling entities to concentrate on implementing strategic projects rather than daily operational tasks.

Participants delved into the primary features of the new cycle, including innovation, integration among entities, and future readiness, promoting collective thinking and close cooperation between strategy and finance directors to ensure policy and project alignment with national vision objectives.

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Translating vision into action

The workshop also reviewed the initiatives of federal entities to translate the objectives of the We the UAE 2031 Vision into actionable national strategies and initiatives that contribute to building a prosperous and sustainable future. It underscored several major strategies launched in recent months, most notably the National Cybersecurity Strategy and the National Investment Strategy.p

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Participants discussed the importance of adopting new models based on proactive planning and big data analysis to empower entities to anticipate changes and respond to challenges with speed and efficiency.

Her Excellency Huda Al Hashimi, Head of Strategy and Government Innovation for the UAE Government, outlined critical efforts by federal entities to translate the goals of the We the UAE 2031 Vision into tangible national initiatives and strategies that contribute to fostering a prosperous and sustainable future. On this occasion, she also recalled various national strategies introduced during the previous planning cycle that had significantly boosted future planning, yielding substantial national benefits.

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