The UAE Ministry of Finance's Strategic Plan for 2027–2029 sets out three strategic goals backed by projects covering Federal Corporate Tax Law, Excise Tax, digital currencies, artificial intelligence, public-private partnerships, and government financial management to strengthen fiscal sustainability and economic competitiveness.
The UAE Ministry of Finance has published its Strategic Plan for 2027–2029, outlining a roadmap to strengthen the country’s fiscal framework, improve government financial management, and reinforce its international economic position.
The plan is built around three strategic goals supported by a range of projects, including initiatives on Federal Corporate Tax Law, Excise Tax, digital currencies, artificial intelligence, public-private partnerships, and government finance, alongside periodic tasks aimed at enhancing fiscal policy, resource management, and international financial cooperation.
Strategic goals
First strategic goal
Enhance fiscal sustainability and resilience for a more prosperous future Strategic projects related to the goal:
- National Observatory for Financial Policies and Innovation (Phase One)
- Federal Government’s Medium-Term Fiscal Framework
- Excise Tax on Harmful Products
- Tax Controls for Transactions Conducted via Digital Platforms
- Federal Program for Developing Sovereign Finance and Debt Markets
- Federal Government Monetary Forecasting Platform
- The Use of Digital Currencies for Settling Federal Payments
- National Observatory for Financial Policies and Innovation (Phase Two)
Second strategic goal
Achieve global leadership in the Government’s fiscal performance Strategic projects related to the goal:
- Smart Predictive Budgeting
- Federal Program to promote Partnership and Excellence between the Public and Private Sectors
- Integrated Smart Financial System for Government Revenues and Financial Analysis (Phase One)
- Transforming the Government Procurement Journey through Artificial Intelligence
- Federal Program for Smart and Sustainable Management of Government Assets and Enhanced Governance
- Federal Government Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System
- National Assistant for Financial Analysis
- Federal Government Integrated Accounts Structure
- Accepting Digital Currencies as an Approved Means of Paying Federal Service Fees
- Integrated Smart Financial System for Government Revenues and Financial Analysis (Phase Two)
Third strategic goal
Strengthen the country’s global positioning through effective and impactful partnerships Strategic projects related to the goal:
- Updating and Formulating the Federal Corporate Tax Law
- Launching the First Wave of Public-Private Partnership Projects
- Crypto Asset Disclosure System
Main goals
First goal
Design proactive and sustainable fiscal policies Periodic tasks associated with the goal:
- Federal Government Financial Planning
- Compiling studies and monitoring federal entity compliance with tax requirements
- Formulating tax policies and legislation
- State-level financial coordination
- Developing government financial policies and accounting standards
Second goal
Maximise the efficiency of managing the Government’s fiscal resources Periodic tasks associated with the goal:
- Government Revenue Management
- Monitoring the implementation of PPP projects
- Accounts and Financial Systems Management
- Governance and analysis of financial data
- Cash and Treasury Management across the Federal Government
- Government Procurement Management
- Public Debt Management
- Government Assets and Union Property Management
Third goal
Promote international economic and financial corporations. Periodic tasks associated with the goal:
- Promoting financial interests at the international level
- Leveraging the opportunities and advantages of GCC financial and economic integration
- Public-Private Partnership Management
The Strategic Plan for 2027–2029 outlines the UAE Ministry of Finance’s priorities for strengthening fiscal sustainability, modernising public finance, and enhancing international economic cooperation.
