Imagine your driving licence renewing itself, or bills getting paid before deadlines that’s what Abu Dhabi ’s new AI-powered public servant TAMM AutoGov promises, marking a new era of proactive governance unveiled at GITEX 2025 .
TAMM AutoGov: Abu Dhabi unveils the world’s first AI public servant
At GITEX Global 2025, Abu Dhabi rolled out TAMM AutoGov, described by authorities as the world’s first transactional AI public servant a major upgrade to the TAMM super-app that lets government services act proactively on behalf of people. The launch is part of Abu Dhabi’s broader plan to become an “AI-native” government by 2027 and is presented as a move from reactive service delivery to “anticipatory governance.”
What TAMM AutoGov will do for citizens
TAMM AutoGov is built to reduce routine friction by automating recurring tasks and offering proactive service prompts. Examples given by officials include renewing licenses, managing scheduled payments and completing multi-step transactions with user consent. Users can set personal preferences and choose automation levels — meaning the system could, with permission, complete some services for you before you ask. The aim is to make government touchpoints faster, personalised and less dependent on repeated manual requests.
Why this matters in plain terms:
How it’s built and who’s behind it
Abu Dhabi’s rollout doesn’t stand alone — it’s backed by major industry partners and a strategic technology push. The Department of Government Enablement (DGE) is working with global vendors and local partners to embed AI and cloud infrastructure that meet sovereign security needs. Industry collaborations announced around the same time (including work with NVIDIA and Oracle on sovereign AI infrastructure) point to high-performance computing and cloud platforms powering these services. This combination aims to deliver scalable, secure AI services that handle sensitive public data while running complex models fast enough to enable real-time automation.
Ethics, privacy and the practical checks citizens should watch for
An AI that acts for you raises immediate questions, consent, data use, transparency and error handling. Officials stress that TAMM will allow users to set automation levels and personal preferences, but citizens should still check:
Why this is different and what to expect next
Abu Dhabi isn’t just adding a chatbot, it’s attempting systemic change: move public services from “respond when asked” to “anticipate and act.” If successful, the model could cut friction for routine tasks, improve uptake of entitlements, and reduce backlog in public services. Expect a staged rollout, early pilots for low-risk services, and growing visibility of the technology stack and governance safeguards as it expands. Keep an eye on future announcements about scope, third-party audits and how citizens can control or opt out of automation.
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TAMM AutoGov: Abu Dhabi unveils the world’s first AI public servant
At GITEX Global 2025, Abu Dhabi rolled out TAMM AutoGov, described by authorities as the world’s first transactional AI public servant a major upgrade to the TAMM super-app that lets government services act proactively on behalf of people. The launch is part of Abu Dhabi’s broader plan to become an “AI-native” government by 2027 and is presented as a move from reactive service delivery to “anticipatory governance.”
What TAMM AutoGov will do for citizens
TAMM AutoGov is built to reduce routine friction by automating recurring tasks and offering proactive service prompts. Examples given by officials include renewing licenses, managing scheduled payments and completing multi-step transactions with user consent. Users can set personal preferences and choose automation levels — meaning the system could, with permission, complete some services for you before you ask. The aim is to make government touchpoints faster, personalised and less dependent on repeated manual requests.
Why this matters in plain terms:
- Less paperwork and fewer missed deadlines for residents.
- Faster processing of basic services (licences, permits, renewals).
- More personalised notifications for example, reminders timed to your preferences.
How it’s built and who’s behind it
Abu Dhabi’s rollout doesn’t stand alone — it’s backed by major industry partners and a strategic technology push. The Department of Government Enablement (DGE) is working with global vendors and local partners to embed AI and cloud infrastructure that meet sovereign security needs. Industry collaborations announced around the same time (including work with NVIDIA and Oracle on sovereign AI infrastructure) point to high-performance computing and cloud platforms powering these services. This combination aims to deliver scalable, secure AI services that handle sensitive public data while running complex models fast enough to enable real-time automation.
Ethics, privacy and the practical checks citizens should watch for
An AI that acts for you raises immediate questions, consent, data use, transparency and error handling. Officials stress that TAMM will allow users to set automation levels and personal preferences, but citizens should still check:
- How and where their data is stored and who can access it.
- What “automation levels” mean in practice (which actions are fully automatic vs. prompted).
- How to correct mistakes if the AI completes a service incorrectly.
Why this is different and what to expect next
Abu Dhabi isn’t just adding a chatbot, it’s attempting systemic change: move public services from “respond when asked” to “anticipate and act.” If successful, the model could cut friction for routine tasks, improve uptake of entitlements, and reduce backlog in public services. Expect a staged rollout, early pilots for low-risk services, and growing visibility of the technology stack and governance safeguards as it expands. Keep an eye on future announcements about scope, third-party audits and how citizens can control or opt out of automation.
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