ADAFSA Secures World’s First Global AI Certification For Agriculture And Food Safety

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has achieved a significant milestone by receiving the ISO 42001:2023 certification for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems. This is the first such certification in the agriculture and food security sector globally and at the government level in the UAE. This accomplishment highlights the nation's leadership in adopting international best practices and standards.

Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, stated that the UAE leads globally in adopting AI across various sectors. He emphasised that ADAFSA's achievement is a testament to the UAE’s commitment to excellence and innovation. "The UAE continues to lead globally in adopting AI and the latest smart technologies across various sectors, including agriculture and food security," he said.

The certification involves using advanced AI technologies like intelligent analytics and machine learning to improve agricultural operations and food safety services provided by ADAFSA. This reflects ADAFSA's dedication to responsible AI management, aligning with the UAE’s digital transformation goals. The Authority aims to enhance efficiency through these technologies while ensuring sustainability.

Dr. Tariq Al Ameri, Acting Director-General of ADAFSA, highlighted that this achievement aligns with Abu Dhabi's vision and the UAE Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031. He noted that it strengthens ADAFSA's role in promoting agricultural sustainability, food security, and digital transformation through AI solutions. The Authority remains committed to leveraging technology for long-term food security.

ADAFSA's attainment of this certification is a key step in its journey toward global best practices adoption. It reinforces public trust in its operations and establishes it as a pioneering government entity locally, regionally, and globally. The Authority continues to focus on sustaining excellence and innovation for community service, supporting national food security goals.

Since 2020, the UAE has been involved with the Emirates AI Experts Group within ISO IEC JTC SC 41/1. This group works on developing unified frameworks for AI technologies with experts from various sectors. Their efforts contribute significantly to setting global standards for artificial intelligence.

Strategic Partnerships

Dr. Tariq Al Ameri also credited strategic partnerships for this success, highlighting collaboration as vital for achieving such milestones. The support from UAE leadership has been crucial in driving these initiatives forward. ADAFSA’s efforts align with directives aimed at strengthening national food security while advancing global leadership in AI.

The Authority remains focused on leveraging advanced technologies to support digital transformation goals. It aims to ensure sustainability and long-term food security for future generations through innovative solutions. This commitment reflects the leadership’s vision of building a sustainable future driven by innovation.

This certification not only marks a significant achievement but also positions artificial intelligence as a strategic enabler for enhancing priority sectors' efficiency. It underscores ADAFSA’s role in driving digital transformation while ensuring food security, embodying the leadership’s vision for an innovative future.

With inputs from WAM