- 2017
The UAE becomes the first country in the world to launch a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and establish an AI Ministry.
- 2018
The UAE launches an Advanced Innovation Strategy and an Advanced Strategy for Digital Transactions (Blockchain).
- 2019
The UAE is the highest ranking Arab country in the Global Innovation Index and ranks 36th worldwide
The UAE is ranked fifth globally in the KPMG ‘Readiness for Change’ Index
Launch of Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence.
- 2020
The UAE creates the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology
Khalifa University is ranked in the world’s top 300 academic institutions in the World University Rankings
Formation of Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC)
Launch of Technology Innovation Institute (TII)
Launch of ASPIRE.