UAE to use AI system that may cut lawmaking time by 70%

The United Arab Emirates has approved the implementation of what it describes as the first artificial intelligence-based legislative system, aimed at improving the accuracy and speed of lawmaking.

According to official reports dated April 14, the new system will involve AI agents in drafting legislation and assessing the impact of regulatory measures using big data and analytics.

The UAE government expects the tool to accelerate the legislative issuance process by as much as 70 percent.

“The new AI-based legislation system will create a qualitative shift in the legislative cycle, its speed, and its accuracy, ensuring our national legislative excellence and keeping our laws in line with best practices and the highest aspirations,” stated Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the country’s Prime Minister, who emphasised the expected efficiency gains.

The system is designed to map judicial rulings to their corresponding jurisdictions, allowing AI to analyse how laws perform across different legal frameworks.

This interaction aims to provide continuous feedback and propose real-time amendments, supported by statistical trends and outcomes observed in the system.

The introduction of the AI system is also expected to bring new functions into the legal process, including roles such as legislative researchers, editors, and monitors—tasks to be performed by AI agents.

While the announcement marks a significant shift in legislative development, the UAE has not disclosed the specific AI models or technical frameworks that will support the new system.

As of now, the focus remains on the system’s functionality and its intended impact on regulatory workflows.

The government has framed this initiative as part of its broader push to integrate AI into national policy and administration.

The system will monitor and evaluate legislation, allowing for more data-informed adjustments throughout the legislative process.