Sharjah, United Arab Emirates – What happens when artificial intelligence is no longer just a government tool, but becomes part of the government's operating model? And what will define the governments of the next decade ,faster responses or the ability to anticipate the future? These are the central questions explored by Mawaheb Saeed, Co-Founder and Managing Director of YAZ Media, in her latest opinion article, "The State That Doesn't Wait," published today in Al Khaleej Newspaper. The article examines the UAE's landmark move to adopt Agentic AI across government operations, arguing that the initiative represents far more than a technological advancement. It signals a fundamental transformation in how governments make decisions, deliver services, and redesign public institutions for the AI era. Saeed explores whether the next generation of governments will compete not on how quickly they respond to challenges, but on how effectively they anticipate them. She argues that true leadership lies not in adopting technology alone, but in redesigning institutions around it. The article concludes that while many nations are racing to embrace artificial intelligence, the UAE is pursuing a broader ambition: helping shape the rules that will define the future of government.

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