Dubai: The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai), represented by the Digital Services Sector, has won the Best Artificial Intelligence Governance Strategy of 2025 award, presented by the AI Awards Series organisation.
According to Emirates News Agency, the recognition honors GDRFA Dubai’s efforts in developing and implementing pioneering methodologies in AI governance. This achievement reflects the Directorate’s position in digital transformation and reaffirms its role in building a proactive government ecosystem that leverages AI to enhance service quality and institutional efficiency.
Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director-General of GDRFA Dubai, stated that the award reflects the Directorate’s commitment to adopting global practices in AI governance and establishing the foundations for the safe and responsible use of advanced technologies within the government environment. He emphasized that AI governance is a national approach embodying the commitment to responsibility and transparency in delivering smart and integrated solutions.
Colonel Expert Khalid Ahmed Mohammed bin Mediya Al Falasi, Assistant Director-General for the Digital Services Sector, expressed pride in the achievement, noting it reflects the maturity of GDRFA Dubai’s smart transformation ecosystem. He highlighted the integrated approach that balances technological advancement with digital responsibility, ensuring ethical and responsible use of smart technologies.
This achievement reaffirms GDRFA Dubai’s leadership in developing an advanced digital infrastructure rooted in innovation and knowledge, aligning with the vision to build a world-class government model in AI management.