His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (may God protect him), met today with American entrepreneur Elon Musk to discuss shared interests, particularly in the fields of advanced technology and artificial intelligence.
During the meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on the latest developments in AI and how emerging technologies can be harnessed to improve the quality of life for communities around the world. They also reviewed the UAE’s national strategy for AI and its growing international partnerships in this key sector.
Both sides emphasized the importance of global collaboration in the tech sector, noting that partnerships are essential for exchanging expertise, accelerating innovation, and enabling nations and specialized institutions to lead successful digital transformations and tackle future challenges.
The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defense; His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council; His Highness Sheikh Diab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Martyrs’ Families Affairs; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; along with several ministers and senior officials.