UAE President meets OpenAI CEO to discuss AI cooperation

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in Abu Dhabi to explore ways to "strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence research and its practical applications".

During the meeting at Qasr Al Shati, discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between OpenAI and its counterparts in the UAE.

"This cooperation aligns with the UAE's ambition to establish an integrated AI ecosystem, supporting the country's development plans and its drive to build a knowledge-based economy," the national news agency WAM added.

It also looked into "creating new opportunities for collaboration and innovation across both the public and private sectors" in this "vital field".

Altman was also awarded the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence's first honorary doctorate in recognition of his influential leadership role in the field of AI.

He commended the UAE’s artificial intelligence vision and its global partnerships in this key sector, WAM added.