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UAE Unifies Government Data Strategy Under New Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority

The newly formed Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority is integrating federal data platforms to streamline government services and enforce national data governance standards. The initiative is intended to strengthen coordination across public institutions and advance digital transformation goals.
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