His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, met with Elon Musk, CEO of X, SpaceX, Tesla, and Starlink, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE.
The meeting, which took place at Sheikh Hamdan’s majlis in Nad Al Sheba, discussed technological transformations across the globe and explored ways to leverage new solutions and applications to advance comprehensive development for all of humanity and a sustainable development vision that helps overcome diverse challenges and shapes a better future.
Sheikh Hamdan said that the UAE and Dubai continue to inspire innovation with exceptional legislative frameworks, effective global partnerships, and sustained investment in human capital. This approach empowers the thriving technology community across the UAE and contributes to building a more sustainable and prosperous future for all residents.
Musk praised the UAE’s forward-looking vision and the significant strides it has made in technology, artificial intelligence, and space exploration. He expressed his sincere wishes for the UAE, its leadership, and its generous people to achieve further progress and prosperity.
The meeting highlighted the UAE and Dubai’s emergence as global technology and innovation destinations, and their ability to harness latest advancements and solutions with enduring partnerships with leading global technology companies.
The discussions also touched on the advanced digital infrastructure in the UAE and reviewed notable aspects of the ambitious strategy adopted by the country to advance artificial intelligence and future technologies as part of an integrated approach to improve overall quality of life, enhance economic competitiveness, and set global benchmarks.
The meeting was attended by Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, and Deputy Managing Director of the Dubai Future Foundation, and Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.
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