AUTHORATIVE REFERENCES

AI Governance Resources

A curated collection of official frameworks, standards, regulatory guidance and public-sector resources supporting responsible AI. governance and organisational decision-making

Government guidance. International Standards.

Trusted governance references.

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Trusted Sources for AI Governance

Al governance information is distributed across government portals, regulatory bodies, standards organisations and international institutions. This resource library brings together selected primary sources to help leaders and professionals locate reliable information more efficiently.
External resources are selected for their relevance and authority. Their inclusion does not constitute endorsement, and users should verify that guidance remains current and applicable to their organisation, jurisdiction and circumstances.

ℹ️ External resources are selected for relevance and authority. Users should verify that guidance remains current and applicable to their specific context.

Resource Library

UAE Policy and Government Guidance

UAE AI Resources

UAE Government

Official government collection of national AI strategies, publications, guidance and policy resources.

UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence

UAE Government

The national strategy setting out the UAE’s objectives for AI adoption, government performance, investment and priority sectors.

UAE Charter for the Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence

UAE Government

Official principles supporting ethical and responsible AI use, privacy, data security, transparency, human oversight and accountability.

National Cyber Security Policy for Artificial Intelligence

UAE Cyber Security Council

Official minimum security requirements for AI adoption covering governance, infrastructure, algorithm security, operational safety, monitoring and incident response

UAE’s International Stance on Artificial Intelligence Policy

UAE Government

The UAE’s international position on AI governance, ethics, safety, sustainability, innovation and international cooperation.

AI Regulation and Public Policy

EU Artificial Intelligence Act

European Commission

Official overview of the EU AI Act, including its risk-based structure, principal obligations, governance arrangements and implementation timeline.

Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 — Artificial Intelligence Act

European Union — EUR-Lex

Authoritative legal text of the European Union’s regulation establishing harmonised rules for artificial intelligence.

AI Act Single Information Platform

European Commission

Official implementation hub providing an AI Act Explorer, compliance checker, frequently asked questions and access to the AI Act Service Desk.

OECD Artificial Intelligence Policy Observatory

OECD

The UAE’s international policy position on AI governance, innovation, ethics, safety and international cooperation.

UAE’s International Stance on Artificial Intelligence Policy

UAE Government

International platform providing AI policy information, comparative analysis, national initiatives and tools supporting trustworthy artificial intelligence.

Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence

Council of Europe

International treaty framework addressing artificial intelligence, human rights, democracy and the rule of law throughout the AI system lifecycle.

AI Risk Management and Assurance

NIST AI Risk Management Framework

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Voluntary, cross-sector framework supporting organisations in identifying, assessing and managing risks associated with the design, development, deployment and use of AI systems.

NIST AI RMF Playbook

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Companion guidance providing suggested actions and references for applying the AI RMF functions: Govern, Map, Measure and Manage.

Generative AI Profile

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Cross-sector companion to the NIST AI RMF addressing risks and risk-management considerations associated specifically with generative artificial intelligence.

Introduction to AI Assurance

UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Official guidance explaining AI assurance, its relationship with governance and the techniques used to measure, evaluate and communicate whether AI systems are trustworthy.

Portfolio of AI Assurance Techniques

UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Collection of practical examples showing how technical, procedural and governance-based AI assurance techniques are applied across different sectors and use cases.

International AI Standards

ISO/IEC 42001:2023 — AI Management System

ISO/IEC

Requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an organisational artificial intelligence management system.

ISO/IEC 23894:2023 — AI Risk Management

ISO/IEC

Guidance for identifying, assessing, treating and integrating AI-related risk management into organisational activities and functions.

ISO/IEC 38507:2022 — Governance Implications of AI

ISO/IEC

Guidance for boards and governing bodies on the effective, efficient and acceptable organisational use of artificial intelligence.

ISO/IEC 42005:2025 — AI System Impact Assessment

ISO/IEC

Guidance for assessing and documenting how AI systems may affect individuals, groups and society throughout the AI system lifecycle.

ISO/IEC 22989:2022 — AI Concepts and Terminology

ISO/IEC

Foundational terminology and concepts supporting consistent communication between technical, governance, regulatory and organisational stakeholders.

ISO/IEC 5338:2023 — AI System Lifecycle Processes

ISO/IEC

Processes supporting the definition, management, control, execution and improvement of AI systems throughout their lifecycle.

ℹ️ Links lead to official standard overview pages. Access to the complete standards may require purchase from ISO or an authorised national standards body.

Data Protection, Transparency and Individual Rights

UAE Personal Data Protection Law

UAE Government

Official overview of the UAE federal framework governing personal-data processing, confidentiality, individual rights and cross-border data transfers.

Guidance on AI and Data Protection

Information Commissioner’s Office — UK

Detailed regulatory guidance covering accountability, transparency, lawfulness, fairness, security, data minimisation and individual rights in AI systems.

Explaining Decisions Made with AI

ICO and The Alan Turing Institute

Practical guidance on providing meaningful explanations to people affected by decisions made or supported by artificial intelligence.

EDPB Opinion 28/2024 on AI Models

European Data Protection Board

Official EU data-protection opinion addressing anonymity of AI models, legitimate interest and the consequences of developing models using unlawfully processed personal data.

Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence and Data Protection

Council of Europe

Human-rights-based guidance for governments, developers and service providers on privacy, fairness, transparency, accountability and individual control in AI applications.