- The UAE has introduced the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Fellowships to train future leaders in economic strategy and AI-driven governance, in collaboration with top global universities.
- In its first phase, 200 top Emirati public servants will study at institutions like MIT, Oxford, NYU, Georgetown, and MBZUAI, with a 50-50 split between economic policy and applied AI.
- Backed by UAE leadership, the program focuses on evidence-based policymaking, ethical AI, and sustainable development to enhance government services and global competitiveness.
The UAE has introduced the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Fellowships programme that is aimed at preparing the next generation of government leaders who will be capable of propelling the future economic growth and digital transformation of the country. The programme includes two specialist master's programmes: one in Economic Strategies and International Policy, and one in Artificial Intelligence for the Government.
Created in collaboration with the world's top universities such as Oxford, MIT, Georgetown, New York University, and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, the fellowships aim to create a future-proof government talent pool based on innovation and evidence-driven policymaking.
The initial 200 outstanding Emirati public servants from government institutions within the UAE will be chosen in the initial phase. Fifty percent of the fellows will pursue economic strategy and international policy, and the remaining half will learn applied artificial intelligence for public sector leadership. The academic split is divided as follows: 50 fellows at Mohamed bin Zayed University of AI, 25 at Oxford and 25 at MIT, 40 fellows at NYU, and 60 fellows at Georgetown University.
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Mohammed Al Gergawi, the UAE minister of Cabinet Affairs, highlighted that this initiative is an example of the vision of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Al Gergawi stated that the fellowships are strategic human capital investments. The investments are critical to speed up national progress. They also improve government services and enhance the UAE's global competitiveness.
He also reiterated the leadership's dedication to lifelong learning and prioritizing national values, technological innovation, and ethical AI at the center of the UAE's long-term development. The program is set to equip government professionals to be leaders in economic policymaking, digital transformation of the government, and the creation of data-driven, innovative public policies that support the country's sustainable development strategy.
In addition, UAE government entities are also being invited to nominate top-potential Emirati candidates to this highly prestigious fellowship program. Graduates will be poised to forge the future of government leadership and attain long-term prosperity for the UAE and its citizens.
