In January 2026, Abu Dhabi marked a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey with the launch of advanced AI-powered initiatives across its Correctional and Rehabilitation Centres. Led by the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), these projects represent a structured move toward intelligent governance, operational efficiency, and human-centric rehabilitation.
The airport departure board flickered from On Time to Delayed, and with that single word, a group of business travelers was forced into an unscheduled pause. Laptops stayed open, phones kept buzzing, and the news everyone had already read began circulating again—this time with opinions attached. The U.S. government’s decision to pull more than a thousand AI experts and agency firms into federal systems was no longer a headline. It was a provocation.
In January 2026, Abu Dhabi marked a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey with the launch of advanced AI-powered initiatives across its Correctional and Rehabilitation Centres. Led by the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), these projects represent a structured move toward intelligent governance, operational efficiency, and human-centric rehabilitation.
The airport departure board flickered from On Time to Delayed, and with that single word, a group of business travelers was forced into an unscheduled pause. Laptops stayed open, phones kept buzzing, and the news everyone had already read began circulating again—this time with opinions attached. The U.S. government’s decision to pull more than a thousand AI experts and agency firms into federal systems was no longer a headline. It was a provocation.
