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UAE: Sheikh Mohamed meets Elon Musk, discusses latest AI developments

They underlined the strategic importance of international partnerships in this rapidly evolving field, highlighting the role of collaboration and knowledge exchange

Published: Sun 21 Dec 2025, 8:18 PM

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with American entrepreneur Elon Musk, owner of X and CEO of Tesla.

The UAE President and Musk discussed a range of shared interests, focusing on the latest developments in advanced technology and artificial intelligence and how these innovations can be harnessed to improve quality of life and support global progress.

They underlined the strategic importance of international partnerships in this rapidly evolving field, highlighting the role of collaboration and knowledge exchange in accelerating the adoption of cutting-edge solutions. Such efforts, they noted, are key to enabling nations and specialised institutions to drive digital transformation and respond effectively to future challenges.

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The meeting was attended by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, along with a number of ministers and senior officials.