The United Arab Emirates (UAE), is actively diversifying its economy with a strong focus on AI technology and innovation.
Traditionally reliant on oil exports, the UAE sees AI as a key component of its economic diversification strategy. The United States, home to leading tech giants and AI research institutions, is seen as a crucial partner in this transformation.
The US is home to tech giants like Google, Microsoft and OpenAI and has been at the forefront of AI technology development. By aligning with the US, the UAE aims to accelerate its technological advancement and establish itself as a global AI hub.
To begin this technological relationship between the US and the UAE, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan and US President Joe Biden in Washington have met to discuss strategy ideas moving forward.
Sheikh Mohamed’s visit to Washington, his first official US trip in seven years, highlights the UAE’s determination to secure American support for its AI aspirations.
The meeting resulted in instructions for officials to develop a memorandum of understanding on AI cooperation, a crucial step towards formalising the partnership.
Anwar Gargash, Sheikh Mohamed’s diplomatic adviser, emphasized the transformative potential of AI. He stated: “AI and new changes in cloud computing are going to change the way the world looks. We cannot let this sort of wave of technological breakthroughs pass by us.”
The discussions covered various areas for collaboration, including bilateral investment and “efficient licensing”.
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