CEOs from Microsoft, BlackRock & Nvidia Meet With Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Strengthen UAE-U.S. Ties Through AI and Technology Partnerships

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in Washington, D.C., to discuss the rapid advancements in technology and artificial intelligence (AI). These meetings were part of Sheikh Mohamed’s official visit to the United States and centered on the opportunities created by these technological innovations, as well as the growing collaboration between the UAE and the U.S. in the tech sector.

The discussions highlighted the existing partnerships between the two nations, including the recent collaboration between UAE-based G42 and Microsoft, along with the newly announced Global AI Infrastructure Investment Partnership. This initiative involves MGX, a UAE technology company, along with Microsoft, BlackRock, and other major stakeholders, aiming to significantly enhance global investment in AI to drive development and prosperity worldwide.

During the meetings, Sheikh Mohamed reiterated the UAE’s strong commitment to investing in AI and advanced technology to support its national development goals. He emphasized the need for increased cooperation with international partners, noting that the responsible application of AI and cutting-edge technology has the potential to accelerate progress and create economic opportunities for communities across the globe.

The CEOs of Microsoft, BlackRock, and Nvidia expressed their enthusiasm for continuing to collaborate with the UAE in the field of advanced technology, acknowledging the importance of the country’s AI strategy and its potential to drive innovation and global growth.

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