Khaleej Times · 27 Sep, 04:33 · Business briefing

UAE ministry explores Agentic AI to streamline financial services

The UAE Ministry of Finance is actively investigating the deployment of Agentic AI agents to automate and optimise various financial service processes.

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The UAE Ministry of Finance is actively investigating the deployment of Agentic AI agents to automate and optimise various financial service processes. This initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency by leveraging autonomous systems capable of executing complex tasks without constant human oversight. The move signals a strategic shift towards integrating advanced artificial intelligence within the public sector’s financial operations. For professionals in the region, this development highlights an increasing governmental commitment to digital transformation and the modernisation of fiscal management through cutting-edge technology.

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