Washington: UAE president His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conducted official discussions with global tech leaders, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
The meetings involved discussions of rapid advancements in technologies and artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting the growing UAE-US cooperation in these sectors. One of the key discussions was the Global AI Infrastructure Investment Partnership, a new initiative involving UAE-based MGX, Microsoft, BlackRock, and other major players.
This collaboration aimed to significantly empower investments in AI, aligning with the UAE’s commitment to harness AI for global development and prosperity.
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reaffirmed the UAE’s dedication to investing in AI and advanced technologies as part of its national development strategy. Sheikh Mohamed emphasized the importance of international cooperation, noting that the responsible deployment of AI holds the potential to drive global economic growth and innovation.
The CEOs of the participating companies expressed their enthusiasm for continuing their collaboration with the UAE, recognizing the significance of the UAE’s AI strategy and its potential to build the future of technology.
The meetings were attended by key attendees of the UAE President’s delegation, including ministers and senior officials. This engagement further boosts the UAE’s position as a pioneer leader in AI investment and technology partnerships.