AI training glossary
128 terms explained in plain English.
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- Agentic government(UAE Government 4.0)The UAE federal plan, approved in April 2026, to deliver half of government services and operations through AI agents within two years.AI in the UAE
- AI MajlisA gathering where Dubai government leaders and AI specialists discuss AI adoption, using the traditional majlis format of open discussion.AI in the UAE
- AI task forceA team inside an organization that coordinates AI adoption, such as choosing use cases, running pilots and tracking results. Dubai government entities use them alongside their Chief AI Officers.AI in the UAE
- AiNativeAn Abu Dhabi program to train 20,000 government employees in AI by the end of 2026, toward a goal of becoming an AI-native government by 2027. It also offers free public training through the Tomouh app.AI in the UAE
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- Dubai Centre for AI(DCAI)A Dubai Future Foundation center that helps Dubai government entities test and adopt AI, including through pilots, training and published lists of priority AI use cases.AI in the UAE
- Dubai Ethical AI ToolkitA Digital Dubai framework with four AI principles (ethics, security, humanity and inclusiveness), guidelines on fairness, accountability, transparency and explainability, and a self-assessment tool.AI in the UAE
- Dubai Universal Blueprint for AIA Dubai government plan launched in April 2024 to speed up AI adoption. Its first phase required a Chief AI Officer in every government entity, launched AI and Web3 incubators and introduced an AI Week in schools.AI in the UAE
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- UAE AI and data authorityA federal body announced in June 2026 that merges the UAE AI Office, the digital government sector and the UAE Data Office into one authority.AI in the UAE
- UAE AI CampA national program that has offered free AI courses to UAE residents since 2018, as part of the National Strategy for AI.AI in the UAE
- UAE AI Seal(UAI Seal)A four-level mark of approval for ethical AI, introduced under the UAE National Strategy for AI 2031.AI in the UAE
- UAE Charter for the Development and Use of AIA national charter published in July 2024 that sets 12 principles for developing and using AI in the UAE, including safety, avoiding algorithmic bias, data privacy, transparency and human oversight. It is guidance, not binding law.AI in the UAE
- UAE National Strategy for AI 2031The federal government’s plan to make the UAE a global leader in AI by 2031. It sets eight objectives, including building an AI talent base, adopting AI across government services and putting governance and regulation in place.AI in the UAE
- UAE school AI curriculumArtificial intelligence as a mandatory subject in UAE government schools from kindergarten to Grade 12, introduced in the 2025–26 academic year. It covers data, algorithms, AI applications and their effect on society.AI in the UAE
Commonly confused terms
AI literacy is understanding what AI is and what it can and can’t do. AI fluency is the practical ability to work with it well on your own tasks. Literacy comes first; fluency comes from practice.
Upskilling improves how someone does their current job. Reskilling prepares them for a different job.
A workshop is hands-on: participants practice on real tasks. A masterclass is expert-led and deep on one topic, with more demonstration than practice. “Training” is the umbrella term for both.
An assistant responds to each request and waits for the next one. An agent takes a goal, plans the steps and uses tools to carry them out with less direction.
An outcome states what the learner can do afterward. An objective states what the trainer aims to achieve. Many organizations use the two interchangeably.
A certificate of completion shows someone finished a course. A certification shows they passed an assessment against a standard. Accreditation is when an external body approves the course or provider itself.
E-learning is delivered entirely through digital platforms. Blended learning combines online study with in-person sessions. Live online training is real-time and trainer-led over video.
A self-paced course runs on each learner’s schedule. A cohort-based course moves a group through together on fixed dates, with live sessions and peer discussion.