At the World Governments Summit 2026 in the UAE, Apolitical announced the upcoming launch of two new AI-powered tools designed to support government employees and policymakers. The new platforms, the Government AI Navigator and PolicyNova, aim to accelerate the practical and immediate adoption of artificial intelligence in the public sector and are made possible through funding from Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm.
Bridging the Gap Between AI Curiosity and Impact
The initiative addresses a critical challenge facing public servants globally: the need to solve increasingly complex problems with limited resources. The tools are designed to empower government officials to move beyond theoretical interest in AI to implementing tangible, real-world solutions.
Robyn Scott, CEO and co-founder of Apolitical, stated, “Government employees are being asked to solve harder problems with less time and rising complexity. These new tools are designed to meet them where they are — helping policymakers learn from each other, explore options with confidence, and move from AI curiosity to real-world impact. This is about supporting better decision-making, not just better technology.”
A Closer Look at the New AI Toolkit
The two platforms offer distinct functionalities tailored to the needs of policymakers.
The Government AI Navigator will serve as an interactive and dynamic database of AI application case studies and policies from governments around the world. The AI-powered platform will encourage engagement through sharing and commenting, enabling officials to connect directly with peers behind specific AI initiatives to learn from their experiences.
PolicyNova is an AI-powered policy research tool built to assist policymakers in the early stages of development. It helps them explore how similar challenges have been addressed in other jurisdictions and visualize the potential impact of new interventions.
Google Org Backs Public Sector Innovation
Google.org’s support underscores the growing recognition of AI’s potential to transform public services. The philanthropic arm is focused on ensuring that the benefits of advanced technology are distributed widely across society.
“Google.org is dedicated to ensuring the benefits of advanced technology reach all corners of society,” said Rowan Barnett, Google.org Director. “By empowering policymakers with AI skills and tools, we can help them to deliver critical services more effectively and efficiently. We believe that these new tools will help governments around the world to accelerate innovation and scale proven solutions that will ultimately improve the lives of their constituents.”
Relevance for MENA Governments
The announcement at the World Governments Summit in Dubai is particularly significant for the MENA region. Governments across the Gulf, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia, have made AI adoption a central pillar of their national transformation strategies, from Saudi Vision 2030 to the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence. As these nations invest heavily in becoming global AI leaders, tools like the Government AI Navigator and PolicyNova offer a practical pathway for public sector employees to learn from global best practices and de-risk the implementation of new technologies in service of their citizens.
About Apolitical
Apolitical is the world’s largest online network of government employees. It serves as a strategic partner to governments, providing them with the tools, skills, and networks they need to become more effective and tech-enabled organizations. As with all its solutions, both new AI tools will be co-designed with and for governments.
Source: Zawya
