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UAE Launches World’s First Master’s Programme In AI Governance At MBR School Of Government
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The UAE’s launch of a dedicated AI governance master’s programme signals how artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from a technical field into a core leadership and policy discipline. As governments worldwide race to integrate AI into public services, demand for leaders who understand both technology and governance is expected to grow sharply.
Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government has launched what it describes as the world’s first:
- Master in Innovation Management and AI Governance (MIMAIG)
focused specifically on:
- AI governance
- public policy
- innovation leadership
- government transformation.
The new programme aims to prepare future government and policy leaders for:
- rapid digital transformation
- artificial intelligence integration
- evolving public-sector governance challenges.
What The Programme Includes
The master’s programme combines:
- AI governance
- innovation management
- strategic leadership
- public policy
- digital transformation studies.
The course follows a:
- “quintuple helix” education model integrating:
- theoretical learning
- practical experience
- leadership development
- innovation ecosystems
- real-world governance exposure.
Course Structure
The programme includes:
- 180 total credits
- 120 credits of taught modules
- 60-credit dissertation.
Students can complete the course:
- full-time in 18 months or
- part-time over two years.
The programme uses:
- blended learning
- weekend classes
- online and in-person teaching formats.
International Exposure
Participants will also receive:
- international field visits
- exposure to global technology hubs
- visits to embassies and international organisations.
The goal is to provide:
- practical governance insights
- international AI policy understanding
- exposure to global innovation models.
UAE’s AI Vision
According to officials, the programme supports: UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031
The UAE aims to:
- transition 50% of government sectors and services toward agentic AI systems.
Officials said governments now require:
- agile leaders
- AI policy specialists
- digital governance experts to manage emerging technologies responsibly.
Leadership Statements
Ali bin Sebaa Al Marri, Executive President of MBRSG, said:
- artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the public sector
- governments must prepare leaders for unprecedented technological change.
Programme leaders also emphasized that:
- upskilling
- reskilling
- technology governance are becoming critical priorities globally.
Why This Matters
The launch highlights how:
- AI governance is becoming a standalone academic and policy discipline.
Governments worldwide are increasingly focused on:
- ethical AI deployment
- AI regulation
- public-sector automation
- digital governance frameworks.
The UAE continues positioning itself as:
- a regional AI innovation leader
- a smart-government hub
- an early adopter of advanced AI governance systems.
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