When well-known companies promise to learn and try something new together, it encourages everyone around them. That is what happened in Dubai, where 11 companies signed an agentic AI pledge to integrate agentic AI into their operations. The signing took place in the presence of a member of Dubai’s ruling family, and it shows how seriously local businesses are taking the next stage of AI.
Who Signed the Agentic AI Pledge?
The companies that signed the agentic AI pledge are:
- Emirates
- DP World
- AW Rostamani Group
- Al Ansari Exchange
- Dubai Islamic Bank
- Kitopi
- Dutco Group
- Aster DM Healthcare
- Innovo
- Independent Food Company
- HSA Group
It is a pleasing mix of businesses, with names from areas such as logistics, banking, healthcare, and food. That variety suggests agentic AI is being seen as useful across many kinds of work.
What Does the Pledge Mean?
The companies pledged to integrate agentic AI into their operations. They signed under the programme to transition Dubai’s private sector towards agentic AI, which was launched by Dubai Chambers. The pledge is a public sign of intent: these businesses are choosing to learn, try, and apply the technology in real work. Commitments like this matter because ideas turn into action when organisations promise to act, and employees, partners and customers can see the direction a company is heading.
Agentic AI in Simple Words
Agentic AI goes a step beyond tools that only answer a prompt. It refers to systems that can carry out tasks and make decisions with limited human input. For a business, that could mean helping with routine tasks, supporting decisions, and making everyday operations smoother.
The Bigger Programme Behind the Pledge
This agentic AI pledge sits inside a wider effort launched under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. The programme includes:
- Training for more than 14,000 member companies through a new e-learning academy
- Incubators for agentic AI companies
- Support for companies that develop and deploy agentic AI solutions
- Knowledge-sharing and capacity-building within Dubai Chambers
Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of the business body, has said that agentic AI is opening up new possibilities for the way companies operate and that the training aims to turn its potential into practical use. The specialised training tracks are for the business groups and councils that operate under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, and they are planned to roll out over two years.
A Dedicated Team to Guide the Work
In June 2026, a new Executive Committee for Agentic AI was formed to help speed up adoption. According to the announcement, its responsibilities include approving specialised training tracks, designing incubators and supporting companies that specialise in agentic AI solutions. Having a dedicated Executive Committee for Agentic AI gives the programme clear direction and shows that the effort is planned with care.
The Goals in Numbers
Reports on the executive plan say it aims to bring agentic AI to 295,000 companies across the emirate within two years, while supporting the creation of 100 specialised AI assistants and 50 new agentic AI companies. Each agentic AI pledge from a company like these helps move that plan from paper into practice.
Friends Beyond Dubai
Cooperation is also reaching beyond the emirate. On 19 August 2026, the business body signed a memorandum of understanding with India’s NASSCOM to support Indian companies that specialise in these technologies and want to grow in Dubai. NASSCOM represents more than 3,500 member companies in India’s technology industry. Welcoming partners from other countries is a generous step that can bring fresh ideas into the local business community.
Why This Pledge Deserves Appreciation
This agentic AI pledge deserves appreciation for several reasons:
- It shows large and well-known employers leading by example
- It spreads across different industries, not just technology
- It connects with training and expert guidance, so companies are not left to figure things out alone
- It shows the private sector taking an active part in Dubai’s AI plans
- It supports learning and skills, which helps people as well as businesses
Conclusion
The agentic AI pledge from 11 Dubai companies is a warm and encouraging moment for the city’s business community. Backed by training and a dedicated committee, it shows a careful, practical approach to bringing smarter AI into everyday work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What did the 11 Dubai companies pledge to do?Â
They pledged to integrate agentic AI into their operations.
Which companies signed?Â
They are Emirates, DP World, AW Rostamani Group, Al Ansari Exchange, Dubai Islamic Bank, Kitopi, Dutco Group, Aster DM Healthcare, Innovo, Independent Food Company, and HSA Group.
What is agentic AI?Â
It is AI that can carry out tasks and make decisions with limited human input, going beyond tools that only respond to prompts.
Who launched the programme behind the pledge?Â
The programme to transition Dubai’s private sector towards agentic AI was launched by Dubai Chambers, under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
What else does the wider programme include?Â
It includes training for more than 14,000 member companies, incubators for agentic AI companies, support for firms building agentic AI solutions, and knowledge-sharing.