Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa on Monday unveiled an ambitious government plan aimed at advancing the artificial intelligence sector and strengthening the pillars of the digital economy in the country. This announcement came during the opening of the 'Palestine AI Week 2026' events held in Birzeit town, north of Ramallah, with a wide presence of experts and specialists.
The event saw significant participation from over 25 local and international institutions, where Mustafa emphasized that moving towards modern technology is no longer a secondary option but a strategic necessity. He clarified that the government is focused on transforming Palestine into an active hub for producing digital technologies, rather than merely being a consumer in the region.
The national plan includes clear digital targets, most notably training 10,000 young men and women in future skills, in addition to qualifying and employing about a thousand graduates annually in this vital sector. Through this step, the government seeks to bridge the gap between educational outcomes and the rapidly evolving technological labor market requirements.
In the context of developing administrative work, the Prime Minister announced an ambitious goal to digitize 50 percent of government services provided to citizens by 2028. This process aims to improve the quality of public services and facilitate public access to them through advanced and fully secure electronic platforms.
Mustafa pointed out that artificial intelligence has become a key driver of global economic growth, stressing that countries possessing these tools enhance their digital sovereignty and their position on the international economic map. He affirmed that Palestine possesses the necessary human competencies to compete in this field if the appropriate enabling environment is provided.
To ensure the implementation of this vision, the Prime Minister revealed a plan to establish a National Council for the Digital Economy, which will be responsible for coordinating policies between the public and private sectors and academic institutions. The council will work to unify the national agenda for digital transformation and identify priorities that serve the supreme interests of the state and its citizens.
The new strategy also includes developing the legislative environment and laws regulating the digital space, with an intensive focus on strengthening technological infrastructure and cybersecurity. Through these measures, the government aims to reduce the time required to complete official transactions by up to 40 percent, which will positively impact the business environment.
The plan focused on qualitative areas including the development of applications and software solutions in Arabic, in addition to integrating artificial intelligence into the education and digital health sectors. The government also attaches great importance to analyzing big data and using it to make decisions based on accurate facts that contribute to improving the standard of living.
In conclusion, Mustafa stressed the importance of attracting expatriate and creative Palestinian competencies abroad to contribute to this major national project. He affirmed the endeavor to build strong partnerships with major global technology companies to attract investments and transfer knowledge, ensuring the building of local capabilities capable of production and export to international markets.
The world has entered a new phase where artificial intelligence has become one of the most important drivers of growth and competitiveness, and a matter of digital sovereignty and position in the global economy.
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Mustafa Launches National Plan to Boost AI and Digital Economy in Palestine