The United Arab Emirates has announced a groundbreaking initiative to use artificial intelligence for drafting new laws and revising existing ones, making it the first country to fully integrate AI into its legislative process, according to the Financial Times.

“This new legislative system, powered by AI, will transform how we draft laws — making the process faster and more precise,” said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

A key part of the initiative is the new Regulatory Intelligence Office, which will oversee the use of AI in drafting and reviewing laws. It aims to improve efficiency by up to 70%, enabling policymakers to process more bills and keep legislation current.

The project, known as “AI-Driven Legislation,” will create the largest legislative database to connect federal and local laws with court rulings and administrative data. AI will analyze the information to assess daily legal impacts on citizens and the economy, offering predictive insights for lawmakers.

Experts such as Vincent Straub of the University of Oxford recognize the UAE’s ambition but warn that AI still carries risks, particularly hallucinations. Researchers stress the importance of human oversight to ensure laws remain practical and socially responsible.

Sheikh Mohammed emphasized that the AI system would ensure “national legislative superiority” by accelerating lawmaking and aligning regulations with the UAE’s rapid development.