UAE PRESIDENT SHEIKH MOHAMED BIN ZAYED AND OPENAI’S SAM ALTMAN DISCUSS AI COOPERATION AND APPLICATIONS
Abu Dhabi, September 21, 2025 — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held discussions with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, focusing on advancing cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and exploring its practical applications across key sectors.
The meeting highlighted the UAE’s ambition to position itself as a global leader in AI adoption and innovation, while leveraging partnerships with major technology pioneers. Both sides discussed opportunities for AI in areas such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and governance, emphasizing responsible development and ethical deployment.
President Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to fostering an innovation-driven economy, while Altman praised the country’s proactive approach to embracing advanced technologies.
The talks come amid the UAE’s ongoing investments in digital transformation and AI research, as the nation seeks to build long-term collaborations with leading global institutions.