The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Fellowships, the AI scholarships aimed at training people from leading global universities.
Officials described the program as a strategic investment in human capital. Beyond education, it equips participants with tools essential for sustainable progress, economic growth, and strengthening the UAE’s long-term prosperity.
Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, said the initiative reflects a national vision: “This is the path toward the future we aspire to – sustainable progress for country and people.”
The program will start with two specialized master’s tracks: Economic Strategies and International Policy, and Artificial Intelligence for the Public Sector.
Both are designed to enhance government innovation and policymaking.
These courses will be taught in collaboration with globally recognized universities, chosen according to the 2026 global university rankings.
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The goal is to integrate world-class expertise into UAE’s governance framework.
In the first phase, top-performing Emirati professionals from government institutions will be nominated to join. Half of the fellows will specialize in economic policy, while the rest focus on applied AI.
Partner institutions include:
- Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (50 fellows)
- University of Oxford (25 fellows)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (25 fellows)
- New York University (40 fellows)
- Georgetown University (60 fellows)
Altogether, 200 fellows will be selected. Graduates are expected to gain expertise in policy design, economic strategy, and AI application in government, driving digital transformation and enhancing UAE’s global competitiveness.
Al Gergawi stressed that investing in people ensures sustainable leadership. He highlighted that economic strategy, artificial intelligence, and international policy form the pillars of the UAE’s long-term development and transformation.
