UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and US Secretary Gina Raimondo Discuss Technology Investment
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Gina Raimondo, the US Secretary of Commerce, to discuss collaboration between the UAE and the US. The meeting focused on strengthening relations in economics, trade, investment, and technology, aligning with both nations’ goals for sustainable economic prosperity.
They highlighted the importance of investing in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies to ensure a prosperous and sustainable future. The discussions also covered the recent announcement by UAE-based technology firm MGX about its global partnership with several American companies to invest in AI infrastructure, reflecting the UAE’s vision for technological development.
Attendees
The meeting was attended by:
- H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser
- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs
- Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court
- Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security
- Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment
- Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority
- Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United States of America
- Several senior officials
Doubts Revealed
UAE -: UAE stands for the United Arab Emirates, a country in the Middle East made up of seven smaller regions called emirates.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan -: He is the President of the UAE and the ruler of one of its emirates, Abu Dhabi. He is an important leader in the country.
US Secretary of Commerce -: This is a high-ranking official in the United States government who is responsible for promoting economic growth, trade, and business.
Gina Raimondo -: She is the current US Secretary of Commerce, which means she helps manage trade and business activities for the United States.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) -: AI is a type of technology that allows computers to think and learn like humans. It can be used in many different ways, like in robots or smart assistants.
MGX -: MGX is a company based in the UAE that works with other companies around the world to invest in new technologies like AI.
AI infrastructure -: This refers to the basic systems and structures needed to support artificial intelligence, like powerful computers and data storage.
