Approval of an Executive Plan for Transitioning to “Agentic AI”
In June 2026, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Future Technology Development and Digital Economy, approved an executive plan for transitioning to “Agentic AI,” aimed at empowering 295,000 companies in Dubai over the next two years, developing and delivering 100 specialized AI assistants, and supporting the establishment of 50 companies in the field of Agentic AI.
Sheikh Hamdan’s Directives on Dubai’s Global Standing
Sheikh Hamdan stressed that Dubai’s goal is to become a leading global hub for developing and deploying advanced AI solutions, with a pivotal role for the private sector in leading this transformation.
Digital Trade Support Initiative for SMEs
The meeting reviewed the digital trade support initiative for small and medium-sized enterprises in collaboration with Amazon, which grew more than threefold to cover over 105,000 companies by May 2026, surpassing the target of 100,000 companies.
Dubai AI Campus and Real Estate Technology Campus
The Dubai AI Campus hosts more than 400 specialized companies, and its AI Academy has trained over 1,500 participants, while companies at the Dubai Real Estate Technology Campus grew by 118% within one year, reflecting a clear acceleration in the adoption of advanced technologies across multiple economic sectors.
Agentic AI as the Next Stage of the Digital Economy
Experts note that the transition to Agentic AI, which relies on intelligent agents capable of making decisions and executing tasks semi-independently, represents the next stage in the evolution of the digital economy, moving from traditional automation to systems capable of learning and adapting to market variables.
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Source: Official website of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed (hamdan.ae)
