UAE launches AI-powered legislative system to accelerate lawmaking
New Office of Regulatory Intelligence to oversee AI-led legal drafting and reform
ABU DHABI, UAE (MNTV) – The United Arab Emirates has become the first country in the world to formally integrate artificial intelligence into its lawmaking process.
The initiative follows the cabinet’s approval last week of a new regulatory body that will oversee AI-driven legislative development, reported Middle East Monitor.
The newly established Office of Regulatory Intelligence will be tasked with using AI to draft new laws, update existing ones, and monitor the social and economic impact of legislation, according to statements released by Emirati state media.
Announcing the move, UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said the system would significantly improve legislative efficiency and accuracy.
“This new legislative system, powered by artificial intelligence, will change the way laws are created, making the process faster and more accurate,” he said.
Authorities plan to build a comprehensive database integrating federal and local legislation with court rulings and government service data.
The AI system is designed to analyze the information and regularly propose amendments and updates to national laws.
Officials say the use of AI could accelerate the legislative process by up to 70 percent and reduce the need for external legal consultation, ultimately lowering governmental costs.
“This initiative reflects the UAE’s broader commitment to technological innovation across all sectors,” a government spokesperson said, highlighting the country’s ambitions to become a global hub for artificial intelligence and digital governance.
However, the move has given rise to a debate among legal experts and ethicists, some of whom have raised concerns about the potential risks of delegating legal interpretation and decision-making to machines.
Experts warn that AI may struggle to account for the nuance and context inherent in legal systems, and question whether such systems can ensure transparency and accountability in democratic processes.
Despite the controversy, Emirati leaders maintain that AI will complement human oversight, not replace it, and say the project is part of a long-term vision to integrate smart technologies into government services.
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