{
  "id": 12533375,
  "title": "Abu Dhabi to refresh Tamm app as it pursues AI-native government goal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/abu-dhabi-to-refresh-tamm-app-as-it-pursues-ai-native-government-goal-12533375",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-07T03:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/10/07/abu-dhabi-to-refresh-tamm-app-as-it-pursues-ai-native-government-goal/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi is set to release an upgraded version of the Tamm app in December, as part of its ambition to become the world's first AI-native government, a senior official has announced. The enhanced Tamm 5.0 app, to be unveiled at Dubai's Gitex Global technology expo, will offer increasingly intelligent services that are both proactive and personalized, according to Ruba Al Hassan, director general of the Department of Government Enablement (DGE). The app currently boasts 4.7 million users, a figure that has surged by over 1.5 million in the past year, with around 90% of transactions finalized within a day.\n\nAl Hassan, who leads strategic affairs and future foresight at the DGE, explained that the app represents a crucial step in transitioning from a digital government to an AI-native one, enabling the government to better understand context, anticipate needs, and facilitate easier access to services. The DGE has not disclosed the specific updates or new features for Tamm 5.0, but emphasized the importance of making the user experience even more seamless and reducing the effort required from residents, businesses, and visitors.\n\nThe DGE maintains its focus on transforming Abu Dhabi's government services into a fully AI-native platform by next year, with a deliberate emphasis on building this transformation responsibly. The agency has already demonstrated tangible progress through individual AI applications and the underlying foundations that support AI-native government capabilities, including data, infrastructure, digital services, workforce capability, and governance.\n\nDespite the ongoing challenges associated with AI, such as the potential risks of rogue models and their impact on other systems, the DGE is committed to ensuring the safety and reliability of these technologies. The department is determined to create lasting value at scale by leveraging AI's capabilities today, while prioritizing trust, transparency, and human accountability in its adoption of AI.\n\nOmar Al Olama, Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, also addressed the audience at the conference, describing the current generation as the most powerful in human history due to the vast knowledge and intelligence available at their fingertips. He called for responsible use of AI, emphasizing that the real power lies in the application of this intelligence rather than mere coding skills.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi plans to launch the latest version of the Tamm app in December as it pursues its goal of becoming the world’s first fully AI-native government, a senior executive has said. The refreshed Tamm 5.0 app, which would be introduced at the Gitex Global technology exhibition in Dubai, promises \"increasingly intelligent\" services, Department of Government Enablement director general Ruba Al…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Abu Dhabi to refresh Tamm app as it pursues AI-native government goal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/abu-dhabi-to-refresh-tamm-app-as-it-pursues-ai-native-government-goal",
        "published": "2026-10-07T03:00:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Abu Dhabi to train 20,000 government employees in AI by end of 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/abu-dhabi-to-train-20-000-government-employees-in-ai-by-end-of-2026",
        "published": "2026-10-07T07:13:36.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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