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UAE President meets Elon Musk

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On Sunday, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, held talks with American entrepreneur Elon Musk on the future of advanced technology and artificial intelligence.

Elon Musk and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan © WAM

Elon Musk and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan © WAM

On Sunday, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, held talks with American entrepreneur Elon Musk on the future of advanced technology and artificial intelligence.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed areas of mutual interest, with a particular focus on recent developments in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, and how these innovations can be leveraged to improve quality of life and support global progress.

Both leaders stressed the strategic importance of international partnerships in a fast-evolving technological landscape. 

They highlighted collaboration and knowledge exchange as key drivers for accelerating the adoption of cutting-edge solutions, enabling governments and specialised institutions to advance digital transformation and address future challenges.

By Nancy Bardy 

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