The UAE has launched the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Fellowships, a flagship initiative to train a new generation of leaders through specialized master’s programs in Economic Strategies, International Policy, and Artificial Intelligence for the Public Sector. The program aims to empower professionals with advanced skills to drive the country’s sustainable growth.
The initiative reflects the UAE’s long-term vision of investing in human capital and government transformation. By partnering with leading global universities, the fellowship seeks to equip participants with policy-making, digital innovation, and AI expertise.
| University | Fellows | Specialization |
| Mohamed bin Zayed University of AI | 50 | AI in Public Sector |
| University of Oxford | 25 | Economic Strategies & Policy |
| MIT | 25 | AI & Innovation |
| New York University | 40 | Policy & Governance |
| Georgetown University | 60 | International Policy |
- Total Fellows: 200 (100 in economic strategy & international policy, 100 in applied AI)
- Target Group: Exceptional Emirati professionals from government institutions
- Goal: Advance expertise in policy design, international strategy, and applied AI to strengthen UAE’s global competitiveness.
Minister of Cabinet Affairs Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi said the fellowships are “strategic investments in people” and essential for shaping the UAE’s future through innovation, sustainability, and leadership.